2018 Subaru Forester wipers, windshield & visibility problems
157 complaints about wipers, windshield & visibility have been filed for the 2018 Subaru Forester, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 157 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 114 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 57 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 41 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 114 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 98% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the wipers, windshield & visibility complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru forster. Approximately one month after purchasing the vehicle, a crack suddenly appeared in the windshield. After having the windshield replaced weeks later, another crack was present after a small pebble made contact with the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (day apollo subaru in moon township, pa) were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.
After not driving my vehicle for 2 months due to covid I noticed I have a huge crack that grew by at least an inch a day whilst the car was in my garage. The crack started on the bottom black portion where it looks like it chipped (see photo) the windshield and has spidered from there. I have measured the crack daily with a chalk marker and the crack will soon be across the windshield.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Subaru Forester
- Air bags 124 complaints
- Electrical system 71 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints
- Seats 30 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints
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