Visibility Related Problems of the 2026 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 2026 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the wiper (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (one problem).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiper problems
2
Windshield problems
1
Exterior Rearview Mirror problems
1

Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2026 Subaru Forester

The Wiper problem

In early April 2026 I after washing the auto I noticed a chip in the windshield on the passenger side. I was shocked-normally if the windshield is hit hard enough to chip the drive notices it-I am the only drive and I was totally unaware of any such strike (auto had about 2000 miles on it).   Read details...

The Windshield problem

On the first day of receiving the car the windshield looked clear by day but it had little specks and lines like dust when driven at dusk and night of the first day it was driven. I brought it back to the dealer, they replaced it with a new one, and the problem persists.   Read details...

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

Drivers side mirror vibrates making changing lanes a safty issue as the approaching vehicle is not a clear visual to operator   Read details...


Visibility related problems in other Subaru Forester model year vehicles:



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