Windshield cracks or distorts

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (84 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 7,500 and 56,210 miles, from the 61 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“A crack appeared across the upper middle of the windshield. There was no event, damage, or accident involved. The crack just appeared one day. The crack runs across the windshield in the area of the rear view mirror and in front of the mounted cameras used for the collision avoidance, lane departure system.”

Filed Mar 24, 2023

“Front windshield cracked all the way across. Have not replaced so it is available for inspection. The crack impairs vision. Confirmed by dealer in Macon, GA. Has not been inspected except by the service department at Subaru in Macon, GA. No warning lamps or messages.”

Filed Jan 24, 2023

“Two windshields cracked in 6 years - this is a safety issue that should not happen.”

Filed Mar 5, 2022

“On November 15, 2021 my car was in the garage as normal. I started my car and I heard a "pop" I was headed out my driveway is when I notice a crack at the bottom of the windshield that is about 3" high and then curves for about 4".”

Filed Dec 29, 2021

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