2019 Subaru Crosstrek · symptom sheet
Windshield cracks or distorts
- 120owner reports
- 13,000median miles
- $950median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Apr 21, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026
128 of the 284 complaints on this car are about the windshield and wipers. 120 of those describe windshield, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2019 Crosstrek.
Tick what matches of 120 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (120 reports) and the camera recalibration (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side rear-door window glass, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUG-92.
What owners paid
9 of the 120 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $240 to $1,022.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 8,000 and 19,150 miles, from the 86 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Within a month of owning this vehicle new, the windshield formed a crack in it randomly. A few weeks later It formed another in the center near the driver's side making it harder to focus on the road. Now we have 2 cracks next to each other obstructing the driver's view.”
Filed Mar 29, 2022
“This vehicle has a crack across the lower part of windshield. Apparently this is a notorious subaru problem I'm told.”
Filed Mar 28, 2022
“Unknown Windshield Cracked, No apparent reason, and can be inspected. Nothing has been reported or inspected as of yet.”
Filed Mar 23, 2022
“Windshield cracked at in the center at the base while car was sitting inside garage.”
Filed Feb 3, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 120 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 28 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 25 reports