2016 Subaru Forester: windshield cracks

Filed Oct 25, 2024 · Visibility · WI

The windshield cracked without incident while parked. The is the exact same issue for which there is a class action lawsuit against Subaru for year models 2017-2020. The crack has spread to the drivers side and is obstructing the view. The dealer has reviewed the issue and provided a price quote but will not cover under the extended covered ordered as result of the class action lawsuit. There was no warning of this issue prior to noticing the cracking.

Filed Jun 4, 2021 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound and noticed that the windshield had cracked. The contact stated that the crack expanded to approximately 12 inches. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2021 · Visibility · TX

The windshield start developing a crack after the winter storm in texas and suddenly spread to the top of the glass. The car was parked in the garage and it must be just the cold that triggered it.

Filed Aug 26, 2020 · Visibility · 97,000 miles · CO

While stopped at a stoplight and small object (not a rock or metal) impacted the windshield. Which created a 3in crack top of windshield (driver side). In the following 30 minutes, the crack grew to over 10 inches.

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Visibility · 13,700 miles · NJ

Yesterday am found windshield crack on my 2016 forester. Car had been parked all night in clear weather , and no ding or crack was present day before. Knowing this problem has been documented in other years of this auto, felt it necessary to report. Photos show complete crack and possible place of origin where windshield meets body by roof.

Filed Mar 14, 2020 · Visibility · 55,000 miles · TX

Windshield cracked over night. Did see small rock impact but weird windshield cracked all the way up over night.

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Visibility · 62,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the bottom of the windshield cracked across. The vehicle was taken to the autobarn subaru of countryside (6191 joliet rd, countryside, il 60525) however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2020 · Visibility · 86,789 miles · NV

Vehicle was parked in driveway in las vegas with nothing overhead. Came out to go to the store and the windshield was cracked on driver's side. Had driven the car earlier in the day and this crack was not there. Just read about the class action lawsuit and wonder if my 2016 with eyesight is possibly in the same situation.

Filed Nov 14, 2019 · Visibility · NY

Weak or thin windshield that chips/cracks easily causing visibility issues at night/rain/snow etc.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Visibility · 38,200 miles · NJ

Windshield randomly cracked

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · TX

The windshield seems to be brittle. Rock chips develop into long cracks that continue lengthening within weeks. Rock chips cannot be repaired without further cracking continuing. One technician tried six times to repair a crack. The windshield had to be replaced for $802.13 and a claim filed with insurance. Within 14 months the windshield has developed a snacking crack that is continuing to grow from a rock chip again. It's concerning that another insurance claim will need to be filed and that the windshield can not withstand normal rock chips. It is also concerning how the windshield will perform in an accident. Also the required windshield to maintain 'eyesight' is not affordable without filing an insurance claim. The chips develop when driving 50-65 miles an hour on the highway.