Windshield cracks or distorts

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (85 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2021 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

8 of the 86 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $500 to $1,000.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 1,900 and 15,000 miles, from the 32 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“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 · 32,000 miles

“Windshield easily cracks, without an impact site. I will be putting my 3rd windshield in and have owned the car for 7 months. 1st windshield cracked while parked at work. Not driving. May 5th, 2021. Had 1805 miles. 2nd windshield cracked while parked at home last night. Not driving. Have approx 9k miles now”

Filed Nov 2, 2021 · 1,805 miles

“1100 miles on vehicle.Went inside business came out and 18 inch crack on windshield across my vision.No apparent reason.”

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · 1,100 miles

“Windshield cracked without impact. This is on a new forester, less than 1000 miles.”

Filed Aug 13, 2021 · 1,000 miles