2021 Subaru Forester visibility/wiper problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2021 Subaru Forester — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield cracks with the slightest rock hit making the windshield unsafe to continue use. Had two replacements in first six months”
filed Jul 12, 2025
“Having repeat issues with the windshield cracking. My vehicle has around 32k miles, and I'm already on my 3rd windshield. I've never had this issue with any other vehicle. It's been extremely costly. Also the transmission failed and had to be replaced at 26,000 miles.”
filed Nov 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 13 | 15% |
| 2024 Forester | 5 | 18% |
| 2023 Forester | 11 | 15% |
| 2022 Forester | 20 | 21% |
| 2020 Forester | 252 | 42% |
| 2019 Forester | 370 | 45% |
| 2018 Forester | 135 | 28% |
| 2017 Forester | 103 | 18% |
| 2016 Forester | 20 | 5% |
| 2015 Forester | 23 | 4% |
| 2014 Forester | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 Forester | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Subaru Forester
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.