Visibility Related Problems of the 2018 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Table 1 shows one common visibility related problems of the 2018 Subaru Impreza Wrx.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiper problems
4

Wiper problem #1

2/17/2026 mileage 96,000 Subaru case number case # 260217-2101937 vehicle intermittently indicates reverse gear while driving forward at speed. Backup camera activates and reverse lights illuminate while in forward motion. This condition matches NHTSA recall 22v-522000. The recall repair was previously performed but the safety defect persists. Manufacturer was contacted and declined further repair despite active safety condition.

Wiper problem #2

Woke up one day to my windshield having a smaller crack that was not there before. Was a cold night crack has spread, asked Subaru if they would cover the cost they didn't but its a known defect in Subaru.

Wiper problem #3

The vehicle was in motion on a highway when the wind shield cracked along the most superior border of the windshield. There was nothing visible or audible that had caused the windshield to crack during my 10 minute commute. There was also little to no traffic. The crack was large enough that I had to replace the windshield. I am only reporting this now because I suspect the windshield cracked secondary to being one of the defective windshield's that Subaru is under scrutiny for. Unfortunately, I no longer have pictures of the cracked windshield; however, I have attached my receipt from safelite autoglass.

Wiper problem #4

Windshield chipped/cracked while driving on a highway.


Visibility related problems in other Subaru Impreza Wrx model year vehicles:



Impreza Wrx Service Bulletins
Impreza Wrx Safety Recalls
Impreza Wrx Defect Investigations