2014 Subaru Forester visibility problems

Filed Jun 2, 2021 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, a small crack appeared on the front windshield without impact. While driving, the crack expanded from the passenger’s side of the windshield to the driver’s side. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jan 1, 2021 · Visibility, Wheels · 64,000 miles · TN

Windshield has cracked twice

Filed Nov 16, 2020 · Electrical, Visibility · 25,000 miles · NY

My backup camera only works periodically. When I put the car in reverse the dashboard screen sometimes just shows a black screen with the distance lines displayed. Other times it works fine. Doesnt seem to be a pattern. Many people seem to have the same problem in posted message boards and it seems like certain other subarus were recalled for this issue.

Filed Aug 30, 2020 · Visibility · 63,000 miles · NV

The windshield wiper fluid hose that runs between the wiper reservoir and the sprayers has some cheap white plastic that cracked and broke, rendering the wipers practically inoperable. This is some lousy product usage that shouldn't be breaking on a 6 year old vehicle. The reservoir low fluid light keeps going on and off too so the sensor is probably bad, despite being full.

Filed Feb 9, 2020 · Visibility · 77,000 miles · WA

Going 60 MPH on the highway. My driver side front window spontaneously shattered. There was just one very loud noise and the glass fragments stayed in place, with only a few pieces falling into the car. Nothing suggested that the window was struck by anything.

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Driver assistance, Visibility · 24,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. While driving various speeds, the dual camera system in the vehicle malfunctioned over time. The contact's visibility was affected by the fog build up on the dual camera system feature of the vehicle. The two front cameras attached to the headliner of the vehicle were the affected. Randy marion subaru of mooresville, north carolina was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no procedure or tsb available to assist in cleaning the cameras. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000. Updated 09/19/17*lj

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Visibility · 12,000 miles · MI

Cracked windshield. On december 14, 2016, a 6 degree day, the windshield cracked across heater strip, side to side, while parked. No evidence of, or prior damage to windshield. Online reports state that this is a recurring problem with newer subaru models, because or weight reduction in thinner windshields. Windshield manufactuer: agc automotive, lamisafe.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Visibility · 27,183 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. While attempting to use the windshield wipers, they failed to operate. It was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced; however, there were no parts to remedy the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,183.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · WV

If it is snowing and the temperature is freezing or below, the wiper blades almost immediately begin to get ice build-up and the windshield also accumulates ice. After further study, it would appear that there is a plastic trim, almost like a water trough, immediately below and forward of the wiper blades. It appears that as the defrost melts the snow, the water is caught in the trough without adequate drainage and the forward movement of the vehicle creates a mist that then blows up onto the wiper blades causing the ice build-up and also can blow mist onto the windshield further complicating the problem. It happens almost immediately and is extremely dangerous making it almost impossible to see. The only option really is to get off the road and stop. Looking at earlier models, it appears that a redesign made the trim deeper, and narrower, while the hood was lowered and a ridge put in the middle of the hood. This has apparently changed the aerodynamics and caused this very bad problem.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Body, Seat belts · IL

2014 sabaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle seat head rest, seat belt and rear view visibility issues. *smd the consumer stated there was limited rear view visibility with two large blind spots due to a 64 square inch head rest. Also, the seat belt angled from the roof diagonally, therefore limiting rear view vision. The center head rest was only two inches high, rather than the lateral head rest being eight inches high.