The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, she noticed there was a crack on the windshield. There was no impact to the windshield that could have caused the crack. The contact stated that it was the second time the windshield had cracked after replacing it last year. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle in to be inspected. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,720. VIN was unavailable. The consumer stated Williams Autoworld did pay for the 2nd windshield replacement.
2019 Subaru Forester visibility complaints
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Windshield spontaneously cracked, beginning above and to the right of the rear view mirror and tracking down and to the left. It was about 15-16 inches long when it was first noticed.
A little bit under 15K miles, a now (roughly) 40 inch crack has formed across the windshield that continues to spread. The crack has spontaneously developed and was only discovered when cleaning out the car, which is always parked in a garage. There were no previous signs of a crack or damage to the windshield prior to it forming, nor was it prompted by anything (rocks, debris, etc). As the crack continues to spread, it limits my ability to see while driving. The windshield does require replacement which is not covered under warranty. Through research I've discovered that this is an identified issue, with a few owners going to court and winning their cases.
A very tiny pebble bounced off of our windshield very lightly as we were going 45 MPH. The force of the impact should not have caused any damage to the windshield however it resulted in a 12 inch crack across the windshield.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary in his driveway, he noticed a large diagonal crack on the windshield. The contact stated that the crack happened without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,900.
Windshield spontaneously developed a large crack. The crack decreased driver's visibility. Dealership representative said damage was unlikely covered by warrantee. The windshield required replacement and recalibration of the EyeSight system, no other inspections were performed. There was no warning of impending failure or antecedent trauma.
My forester was parked in an open area with no other cars or people close - The car had just been turned off, and I had gotten out to open the rear gate when to my surprise, without explanation or frankly noise or other evidence of it what caused it to happen, I came back to find my windshield has spontaneously cracked.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated the windshield crack without impact. The contact called and notified the local dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Windshield cracked after no impact
The contact owns a 2019 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle windshield was fractured. The contact stated that the fracture started off on the passenger’s side and expanded to the center of the windshield where the rear view mirror was located. The windshield was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
Windshield cracked without reason. This is apparently common and they have not done a recall. This will cost me over $1,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru forester. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, she became aware that the windshield was cracked straight down the middle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
My windshield cracked with out any obvious impact. My vehicle was stationary
I got into my car (parked in parking garage) and noticed the windshield was cracked. I remember using the defroster that morning and don't recall seeing a crack. Apparently this is a known issue with subaru owners as there is a lawsuit out for defective windshields. There are no points of impact. The crack starts close to the middle and spreads upward, not horizontal.
A cracked windshield that is expanding with no known cause
Driving on highway on a cool, occasionally drizzly evening, noticed a short vertical crack at base of windshield midway between driver and passenger side. Defroster was used a few times to keep windshield clear. There had been no impact. A few days later it had grown several inches and made a hard left turn. A week later while parked in the sun, the crack spread all across driver side and also added a new vertical crack a few inches tall that then turned and spread toward the passenger side.
Windshield cracked from normal road debris. This is the second crack in as many months (not due to negative driving habits). The windshield is unable to protect the vehicle from road debris as it cracks from minimal debris impact and becomes unstable.
Windshield cracked while parked
Windshield has cracked twice. First time we had it replaced on 12/17/2019 probably due to a rock. 6359 miles on vehicle. Second time it cracked on sept. 8, 2020. It was in a warm garage and pulled out on a cool morning. Driven a mile on neighborhood streets. Crack due to cooler temperatures or unknown. 8,700 miles at time. This car is not driven much. Can not afford to replace second time at $1400.
Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, my windshield developed a small crack. Started in the lower left drivers side and quickly spread to the impair my visibility. I took it to the dealer in yakima wa, and the inspector said it was a rock. Which I know it wasn't as I would've noticed such an event, there was not an impact which I've witness plenty of, and am very protective of my vehicles. They said they wouldn't cover it. I had to take it to safelight repairs in yakima washington to have it replaced which took two months to get the new windshield in as they was a shortage which was explained to me. The windshield was replaced on 03may2019. I have the receipt for this replacement and still own the vehicle.
Windshield spontaneously cracked. Huge crack from lower driver side of windshield arcing up towards center of windshield. Car was parked. No sign of damage to windshield other than large single crack.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru forester. The contact stated that after parking her vehicle, her husband noticed that a crack had formed above the rear view mirror on the windshield. She stated that the crack started from the roof of the vehicle and extended vertically and a foot in length. The contact stated that the crack obstructed her vision while driving. Prestige subaru of turnersville new jersey (4271 e black horse pike, turnersville, nj 08012) was contacted and the contact was informed that the dealer was unaware of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Windshield cracked when vehicle was 6 weeks old
Driving on the freeway and heard a pop sound. Then noticed a chip from the windshield. I've had windshields get cracks before from a rock impact and leaving a chip then the crack forms. There was no impact and the windshield just started to crack. It was colder outside and we were running the heater and that's it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru forester. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, a small rock impacted and cracked the front windshield. The contact stated that he had experienced the failure on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer - premier subaru of fremont (5601 cushing pkwy, fremont, ca 94538, (510) 319-5500) and was informed that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the dealer on both occasions. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,700.
Two weeks after purchasing my car, the windshield cracked, I took it to get fixed 3 times and it would continue to crack. I know how my whole windshield cracked sell side to side.
Windshield cracked for no reason. I was driving down the interstate and it cracked. I had it replaced with a new subaru windshield and 2 weeks later the new windshield cracked while driving down the interstate.
Windshield cracked without known cause 3 months after buying new.
Windshield cracked without known cause. This is the second windshield on the car that has spontaneously cracked since it was bought new, a little over two years ago.
Cracks in windshield, one is 7 inches long, others are smaller
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