Visibility Problems of Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek owners have reported 9 problems related to visibility (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Crosstrek based on all problems reported for the Crosstrek.

1 Visibility problem of the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek

Failure Date: 03/02/2026

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2 Visibility problem of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

Failure Date: 08/06/2025

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of star shaped crack located on the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer referred the contact to a glass specialist to repair the vehicle. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the windshield shattered while attempting to replace the windshield. The contact was informed that a replacement windshield needed to be ordered. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

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3 Visibility problem of the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek

Failure Date: 04/11/2025

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at night, the strip on the front windshield failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the strip was designed to keep the top section of the front windshield dark to avoid the glare from the headlights of oncoming vehicles, while the bottom section of the windshield was clear. The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

4 Visibility problem of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

Failure Date: 01/01/2025

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage, the contact became aware that the passenger’s side front windshield had cracked at the bottom without impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 6,200.

5 Visibility problem of the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Failure Date: 06/08/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that upon inspection, a crack was discovered on the front windshield. The contact stated that the crack was located above the rearview mirror and extended approximately twelve inches. The contact stated that there was no impact to the windshield to cause the windshield to crack. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

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6 Visibility problem of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Failure Date: 12/22/2022

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and activating the front window defroster, moments later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield started to crack. The contact stated that the crack started from the bottom of the windshield and extended towards the driver’s side of the windshield. The crack extended approximately 22 inches. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified but the manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 33,000.

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7 Visibility problem of the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Failure Date: 05/16/2022

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated after entering the vehicle it was discovered that the front windshield had developed a crack extending approximately four inches from the top of the windshield to the rearview mirror attachment. The contact indicated that no object or rocks had made contact with the windshield to cause the crack. The cause of the failure was not determined. The windshield was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 13,000.

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8 Visibility problem of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Failure Date: 11/19/2019

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear driver's side window detached without warning or an impact occurring. The contact called stateline Subaru at 508-676-3071 (located at 1451 brayton point rd, somerset, MA 02725) and was informed to call the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by phone and email, but no one called back. The contact called again and was informed that they could not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

9 Visibility problem of the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek

Failure Date: 01/13/2018

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru xv Crosstrek. While driving the vehicle, the heating system became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the electrical wires in the air conditioning/heating system control unit were melted. The contact was informed that the air conditioning/heating unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,001.

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Other Common Visibility related problems of Subaru Crosstrek

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiper problems
303
Windshield problems
18
Visibility problems
9
Exterior Rearview Mirror problems
6
Sun/moon Roof Assembly problems
3


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