2018 Subaru Crosstrek: windshield wiper failure

Filed Feb 13, 2021 · Visibility · 69,000 miles · MD

Driving my 2018 subaru crosstrek down the highway today (2/13/2021) with no other cars visible on the road with me in their direction I turned on my defrost and windshield wipers. I noticed at that after that function a cracking line from the bottom of the windshield grew up from the bottom and curved left. The crack continued for about 7-10" during the remaining 3 hour drive on the highway. To be clear there was no chip or impact. I have pictures from the moment I realized it behind the wheel and again outside of the vehicle at the end of my trip. There is no impact just a perfect crack starting from below the windshield wipers, which is proected from debre by the hood and wipers. The car was purchased may 2018, manufactured after feb 2018 and is less than 3 years old.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Visibility · 16,000 miles · CA

I have a total of two windshield cracks on my orange 2018 subaru crosstrek. The first occured in 05/23/2019. I was driving on mira mesa blvd in san diego approaching I-15 north ramp when a small rock flew a from cars tire and hit my windshield on the driver-side, lower portion near the wiper blades. I was driving the speed limit of 45 when this happened. The rock caused a small chip and two cracks. As I drove on the freeway to work, the crack began to propagate. I immediately called a windshield repair company and have them seal the crack to prevent it from spreading. Cost $75 the second occasion on 01/24/21 I was driving on the I-5 freeway near oceanside heading north. I was passing a truck when a dime size rock flew once again and hit my windshield. I was driving at 75 MPH. This hit right on the driver-side around eye level to the driver. At this point, it seemed the windshield was weak so I'm getting it replaced. Costing me $400. This windshield is weak and I should have not have to replace or repair it at such a rapid rate.

Filed Jan 23, 2021 · Body, Visibility · 18,000 miles · NY

My windshield got a big crack out of nowhere while I was driving on a highway. In addition my windshield wiper nozzles and pump have both been replaced due to problems cleaning window but continue to malfunction still and I can't see clearly because of it.

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Visibility · 25,000 miles · MA

The windshield spontaneously cracked while stationary in our driveway. The crack is vertical located in the center of the window from the roofline to almost the windshield wipers. The local subaru service department stated this is a problem they see often and will not be covered by the warranty.

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Visibility · WA

In the past 18 months of owning my subaru crosstrek, I have had the windshield crack twice for no apparent reason. The first time my windshield cracked, there was no "point of impact" that I was able to detect and the windshield started to crack near the heating vent under the windshield wipers. The second time the windshield cracked, there again was no "point of impact" detected and the crack seemed to start from the top most part of the windshield right where the rearview mirror was attached to the windshield.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Visibility · UT

A crack developed in the windshield, starting just under the wipers in the wiper defrost region. By the time I noticed the crack, it had propagated longer than was safe to repair. The crack also developed into a complex crack (split into two directions from the initial crack). The crack length spanned ~70% of the width of the windshield, approximately 3-4 inches above the wiper blades. There was no apparent reason why the crack occurred. I do not remember a rock or other debris striking the windshield while driving, and I am the only individual who has driven the vehicle.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Visibility · 27,500 miles · ME

At highway speed the wiper blades do not properly clear and will leave area of puddled water on the windshield causing visibility for the driver to be made. At standstill the wiper blades will vibrate when you clean the windshield with the washer fluid. But a very noticeable vibrating wiper blade is visibly seen. This has been a problem from day one. I was able to find a set of aftermarket blades that somewhat fits the adapter that will fully make it operational. However, they are not properly secured to the wiperarms. I just had service at 27,500 miles and with the same results of replacing the wiperarms. Dealership does not seem to be too interested in fixing the issue. Due to the design of the wiper arm connections point. There are no aftermarket wiper blades I've been able to locate that will properly fit the wiperarms for both front blades. This is a safety concern at highway speeds. Not to mention the windshield will boil up faster with how the windshield washer solution will remain on the windshield and wiper arms at highway speed...... Highway speed is anywhere from 60-80 MPH.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Visibility · 5,000 miles · CA

Crack appeared in lower driver's side portion of windshield. Car was parked when crack appeared. No known significant damage to windshield. Crack appears to have started underneath windshield wiper at the de-icer area and then spread upwards.