2021 Subaru Forester visibility problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2021 Subaru Forester — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield cracked without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…”
filed May 7, 2024
“The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she observed micro-fractures developing on the front windshield of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was…”
filed Apr 16, 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% |
| 2020 Forester | 49 | 8% |
| 2019 Forester | 38 | 5% |
| 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 2021 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.