2024 Subaru Crosstrek visibility/wiper problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield suddenly and spontaneously cracked, violently and with an explosive sound, due to higher-than-average outside air temperature (100°F, Arizona in July). Vehicle was being driven on a freeway during cross--country trip. Crack occurred in driver's line-of-sight and presented a dangerous…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
“While driving home from the grocery store I heard a shattering sound. I was about 2 miles from home. When i got home I opened the rear hatch to see the rear quarter glass window shattered. I was driving 35 mph with no cars around me. I was shocked to see the window like that. I have read that…”
filed Apr 5, 2026
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% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 6 | 18% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 6 | 19% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 29 | 25% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 30 | 43% |
| 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 2024 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.