2020 Subaru Crosstrek visibility/wiper problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“6-8in windshield crack on passenger side, near the bottom just above defrost vents. No apparent trauma to the windshield in that area. No indication that there was a crack forming otherwise; appeared seemingly overnight. Have not yet reported to insurance, dealer, or mfg. I have seen that there was…”
filed Jan 10, 2025
“The windshield has formed a crack in the top middle around the area of the rear view mirror with no incident to cause it. The problem is easily identifiable and may cause safety issues if the crack spreads. At this time insurance representatives and the manufacturer have not inspected the…”
filed May 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 4 | 9% |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 11 | 10% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 6 | 19% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 6 | 21% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 29 | 26% |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 113 | 40% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 64 | 33% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 22 | 23% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
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.