Exterior Rearview Mirror problems of the 2025 Subaru Forester

Three problems related to exterior rearview mirror have been reported for the 2025 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2025 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2025 Forester.

1 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2024

Driver's side mirror vibrates when driving at highway speeds on freeways; vibration is so bad that it makes the image blurry when using the mirror to change lanes.

2 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2024

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the driver's side mirror vibrated abnormally. The failure caused the reflection in the mirror to become distorted. The contact stated that while driving faster than 40 mph, the vibration of the mirror increased. The contact stated that the blind spot warning operated as needed; however, the distortion of the mirror caused visual eye strain while looking into the mirror. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer three times, and the mirror was replaced on the first visit. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vibration reoccurred and was more pronounced. The contact stated that after the last visit to the dealer, a technician wedged two pieces of rubber into the mirror. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact that there would be no further action taken. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.

3 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2024

I have noticed my new suburu driver side mirror shakes during highway speeds and this causes cars and backgrounds to look blurry. I didn't notice this on my other mirrors. It makes it difficult to drive and is distracting.


Other Visibility related problems of the 2025 Subaru Forester

Wiper problems
8
Exterior Rearview Mirror problems
3
Visibility problems
1


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