Side/rear Glass Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 2 problems related to side/rear glass (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the Forester.

1 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2012 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

2012 Subaru Forester. Consumer stated the windows glass will not close. The head rest is not installed properly. Rear hatch door will not close without being slammed and opened while driving. Check engine light indicates a code of misfiring on two cylinders. The consumer stated if the driver and passenger windows were lowered when driving at highway speeds, the window glass shifted out beyond the channel in the door and the windows would not close. The consumer stated he had to listen to a high-pitched squeal while driving. The dealer did confirm a problem existed, but there was no solution.

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2 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2003 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 10/05/2004

The consumer hit her garage door with the vehicle breaking the rear hatch window. However, when the glass broke, it broke into pieces and did not disintegrate. The glass company came out and explained to her that the glass had not gone through the proper processing, and that it was not safe. Please provide any further information.

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