2024 Subaru Crosstrek visibility/wiper problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving home from the grocery store I heard a shattering sound. I was about 2 miles from home. When i got home I opened the rear hatch to see the rear quarter glass window shattered. I was driving 35 mph with no cars around me. I was shocked to see the window like that. I have read that…”
filed Apr 5, 2026
“Driver side exterior mirror has a vibration over 60 mph. The passenger side is fine. I reported to Subaru America at dealership but they will not acknowledge the defect. It makes it difficult to see while vibrating. No warning lights or anything are on. Yes, it is available for inspection.”
filed Sep 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 6 | 19% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 6 | 21% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 29 | 26% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 30 | 44% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 113 | 40% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 64 | 33% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 22 | 23% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.