2021 Subaru Ascent visibility/wiper problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2021 Subaru Ascent — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2021 Subaru Ascent that falls under an extended warranty regarding the windshield due to a faulty windshield. My windshield has cracked, reduce visibility, and does not allow the forward collision warning to work properly. Subaru recognizes the faulty windshield and refuses to remedy the…”
filed Jun 5, 2025
“Second time windshield has cracked, not due to rock or debris chip, but from edge of windshield and either out or up. Crack continues to spread until replaced. It is dangerous to drive 1st Incident - December 2022 , crack in middle of windshield, spreading two directions 2nd Incident - May 3, 2024…”
filed May 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Ascent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ascent | 8 | 17% |
| 2023 Ascent | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 Ascent | 7 | 13% |
| 2020 Ascent | 49 | 15% |
| 2019 Ascent | 66 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Subaru Ascent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.