5.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,200 miles

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problem #25

Jul 272021

Forester

  • 11,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the front windshield developed a crack at the center of the windshield by the rear-view mirror mount. During the incident no object had contacted the windshield to cause the damage. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.

- Kingston, NY, USA

problem #24

Jul 272021

Forester

  • 14,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unattended, the contact became aware that the front windshield had cracked from the top without impact. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000. The VIN was not available.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #23

Jul 302021

Forester 4-cyl

  • miles
2020 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes in regards to semi opague windshield causing issues with visibilty on dark roads. The consumer stated the dealer was made aware of the failure but, did not offer any assistance.

- Southbury, CT, USA

problem #22

Jul 222021

Forester

  • 23,195 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the windshield cracked without impact. The contact had the vehicle repaired however, shortly afterward the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,195.

- Elkhorn, NE, USA

problem #21

Jul 042021

Forester

  • 10,566 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while approaching the vehicle, he noticed that the front windshield was cracked on the center driver-€™s side. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,566.

- Lombard, IL, USA

problem #20

May 012020

Forester

  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that upon entering her vehicle, she noticed that a crack had formed on the bottom passenger side of the windshield without incident. Over time, the crack had spread to the driver's side of the windshield which obstructed her vision while driving. The contact was informed by the dealer that her vehicle would not be covered under warranty and that there were no recalls on her vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The windshield had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. The VIN was not available.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #19

Jun 042021

Forester

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked inside the garage, when he noticed there was a crack on the windshield. There was no impact to the windshield that could have caused the crack. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

- Chicago,, IL, USA

problem #18

Jun 062021

Forester

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, she noticed a crack starting to form at the center bottom of the windshield and continued to expand up the windshield. The contact stated the crack was not caused by an impact. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

problem #17

May 252021

Forester

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that there was a small chip present on the front windshield. Overnight, a large crack had developed on the windshield. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.

- Stanton, CA, USA

problem #16

May 232021

Forester

  • 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the windshield was cracked at the bottom of the windshield near the windshield wipers. The crack started to expand upwards. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that a special recall for the failure had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

- Junction, NY, USA

problem #15

May 012020

Forester

  • 3 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that there were eight separate fractures on the windshield that were not caused by impact. The contact took the vehicle to an independent auto glass repair shop where one fracture was repaired however, several other fractures occurred afterwards. The contact took the vehicle to Subaru of pueblo (2125 us-50, pueblo, co 81008, (719) 545-9955) who was unable to explain why the fractures continued to occur. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3.

- Penrose, CO, USA

problem #14

Mar 252021

Forester

  • 18,300 miles
The contact owned a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at 70 mph, the windshield cracked. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be inspected. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 18,300.

- Springfield, TN, USA

problem #13

Feb 192021

Forester

  • 2,500 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while approaching the vehicle, he noticed on the upper passenger side of the front windshield had a 12 inches long crack. The contact stated the crack happened without impact to the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer lester glenn Subaru (1501 NJ-37 w, toms river, NJ 08755, (888) 785-0675) where it was diagnosed with needing the front windshield to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the windshield was replaced. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.

- Whiting, NJ, USA

problem #12

Feb 012021

Forester

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a vertical crack in the middle the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #11

Nov 282020

Forester

  • 3,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at a low speed, he noticed a stone chip on the passenger's side front windshield. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a deposit was placed on the windshield. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000.

- Millersville, PA, USA

problem #10

Dec 152020

Forester

  • 4,800 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he noticed a small crack on the front driver's side windshield. The contact stated he was unaware of what caused the crack. The vehicle was taken to glass repair shop and had injected a resin on the glass crack to stop further cracking of the windshield. The contact called Subaru of glendale - America's #1 Subaru retailer (1308 S brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204; (818) 396-3900) and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,800.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #9

Dec 042020

Forester

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru forster. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked inside the garage and the following day she discovered a 13-14 inch crack in the front windshield. The contact stated that the crack was not caused by an impact to the windshield. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was not available.

- Tomahawk, WI, USA

problem #8

Aug 152020

Forester

  • 3,500 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, a horizontal crack formed on the passenger's side windshield and spread to the driver's side. The contact stated that the crack obstructed her vision while driving. The vehicle was taken to Subaru of bend (2060 ne hwy 20, bend, or 97701) where she was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The mechanic suggested that the vehicle be repaired at an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

- Redmond, OR, USA

problem #7

Sep 112020

Forester 4-cyl

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the windshield was cracked with in a couple of months of purchasing the vehicle and that the crack extended throughout the length of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to bob rohrman Subaru (1600 S creasy ln, lafayette, in 47905) and was informed by the dealer to take the vehicle to safelite auto glass. The vehicle was taken to safelite auto glass and was temporarily repaired. The contact was informed that the fix was not permanent and that the crack could spread. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 7,900.

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #6

Sep 232020

Forester

  • 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 mph, the contact heard and abnormal cracking sound. The contact stated that the windshield fractured on the passenger's side near the lower corner of the windshield. The contact contacted Grand Prix Subaru (500 S. broadway, hicksville, NY 11801; (516) 336-4711) and was informed that the windshield needed to be replaced by the manufacturer of the windshield. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

- West Berry, NY, USA

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