2015 Subaru Forester: windshield cracks

Filed Apr 8, 2022 · Visibility · 120,855 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside during a snowstorm; while removing snow from the windshield, she noticed that the windshield was severely cracked. Additionally, the contact stated that the crack originated from the driver's side of the windshield to the passenger's side. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,855.

Filed Oct 18, 2021 · Visibility · MA

Noticed that there was a crack in the windshield when starting up car. Not sure why windshield should crack when parked. I can understand if this happened when driving on highway or next to construction vehicles.

Filed Jan 12, 2021 · 70,000 miles · MD

Windshield crack appeared in my 2015 subaru forester does not appear to be from a stone or object striking the glass. Not driving much due to covid. This is the second windshield that has to be replaced in the five years I've owned this car.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Visibility · 37,893 miles · CA

Prior to driving my car on august 18, 2020, there were no observable defects in my windshield. I drove about a quarter mile to the post office. When arriving, there was still no defect. About 2-3 minutes later, I returned to my car and found a large crack in the windshield that extended from the top middle, behind the rear view mirror, diagonally down to the lower corner on the passenger side. I took my car to the subaru dealer who inspected the crack and told me there was a minuscule chip at the top of the windshield, which I couldn't even see, along the crack and that because of the chip, the windshield would not be covered under the vehicle warranty. The replacement cost, including the required recalibration of the "eyesight" safety system would cost me more that $1,000.00. I now learned that this is an extremely common problem with my forester, as well as other subaru models (I.e., subaru outback). The level of complaints, which compromises driver and passenger safetly warrants a recall.

Filed Mar 14, 2020 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · TX

My windshield cracked when I was driving in the highway

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Body · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that after discovering a crack at the base of the front windshield the crack had expanded approximately 16 inches over 3 days. The cause of the crack was not determined. The local dealer new motors subaru located at (8670 peach st. Erie, pa) was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The front windshield was replaced at window and glass establishment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2019 · Visibility · 69,000 miles · CA

I am an owner of of a 2015 subaru forester xt and I believe that I have a defective windshield. I noticed that there is a crack on my windshield that is about the size of a quarter after experiencing a small rock hitting my windshield on the highway.I would like to know if I am able to replace my windshield by subaru because I believe the quality of the windshield is faulty and a safety hazard. Thank you in advance.*dt consumer stated incident happened again on dec.30th,2019 while driving to work and a rock hit which caused a indent on the windshield by a hairline crack.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Visibility · 30,310 miles · NJ

On monday, 11/18/19, I found my windshield had a fairly long crack (about 9 inches) which appeared to be internal at the top of my driver side windshield. This apparently occurred sometime between 11/16 and 11/18 while my vehicle was parked in my driveway near my home. Other than rain, we had not had any significant weather event that might be an explanation. Strangely, there does not appear to be any visible or tactile chip. Even when I scrape my fingernail across the crack, I can not detect any difference from a smooth windshield. This makes me believe it is within the glass itself. I had read about subaro forester recalls for cracking windshield and had been relieved to see that my year was not included. Then a few days later I found this problem. This makes me believe the problem may have been less frequent with my year, but that it should be included in the recall since it seems to be a systemic problem. I do not have the expertise or ability to upload a photo.

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Visibility · 26,000 miles · MI

Windshield cracked when turned on defroster. Inspection by dealership verified crack was not due to any outside force. Subaru has extended warranty for defective windshield cracks on outback & legacy models, but has not responded to my request for replacement of defective windshield on my forester. Windshield crack started at bottom of passenger side windshield & extended about 12 inches upwards toward center of windshield. The crack has continued to extend towards the center and is now about 24 inches in length. See: http://beranek.agrrmag.com/2015/12/subaru-extends-windshield-warranty/#.wlhqbcfxrlk.email

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · TX

Windshield problem on new vehicle. Within the first 12 months of ownership, the windshield has cracked on 3 (three) separate occassions to the point of having to be replaced with subaru genuine glass. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when the damage occurred. The damage was due to unknown road debris (gravel/rock), but instead of dings in the windshield, the glass automatically cracked and resulted in unsafe driving conditions. The windshield was replaced on all 3 occasions with subaru genuine glass. Is there a windshield design flaw on the subaru forester limited? It the design flaw and windshield breakage due to the heating element? What is causing the weakness in the windshield of the 2015 subaru forester limited? Windshield breakage incidents: 1. June 2015 - in motion on highway @60 miles 2. 12/28/2015 - in motion on highway @60 miles 3. 04/28/2016 - in motion on highway @60 miles

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Visibility · 1,100 miles · KS

On the highway during a road trip, a tiny rock hit my windshield and cracked part of it. Over the course of the next 24 hours the crack grew in two directions rapidly. This forced me to have to get a complete windshield replacement only 1 month after purchasing the brand new vehicle. Looking online, this sounds like a very widespread issue with subaru windshields that are easily cracked.

Filed Jun 13, 2015 · Visibility · 5,800 miles · MO

6/2/15 morning I drove my 2015 subaru forester to work. The windshield was not hit by a rock or anything else, there was no crack or damage on the windshield. I parked it in the company's parking lot at 7 am. In the afternoon when I was ready to go home at 4 pm, I found a long crack on the windshield. It was too large to repair and it must be replaced. I have heated windshield with eyesight cameras, it would cost under $500 to replace the windshield. Vehicle is less than 6,000 miles and less than 6 months old, and I've got a cracked windshield before its first oil change.