Carrier/rack problems of the 2015 Subaru Forester

Two problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2015 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2015 Forester.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2021

Windshield crack appeared in my 2015 Subaru Forester does not appear to be from a stone or object striking the glass. Not driving much due to covid. This is the second windshield that has to be replaced in the five years I've owned this car.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2015

Within 1 week of purchasing the vehicle, small, unknown road debris hit the windshield causing a divot the size of a pencil eraser. This was repaired. Over the next several months, the same thing happened 5-6 times. This vehicle is driven on paved roads in good repair. On a recent cross country trip, a new chip expanded before it could be repaired, progressing to a crack several inches long and requiring that the windshield be replaced.




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