2019 Subaru Forester visibility problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2019 Subaru Forester — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, she noticed that the new windshield that was installed 11 days prior, was cracked. The contact stated that the windshield was previously replaced due to the same failure. The contact was unable to determine the…”
filed Apr 19, 2024
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, unattended, he noticed that the front windshield had cracked without impact. The contact called the local dealer, where it was determined that the windshield needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Mar 4, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Forester | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Forester | 14 | 7% |
| 2020 Forester | 49 | 8% |
| 2018 Forester | 21 | 4% |
| 2017 Forester | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Forester | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Forester | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Subaru Forester
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.