2022 Subaru Legacy visibility/wiper problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2022 Subaru Legacy — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Safety Hazard: Subaru Sun Visor I own a 2022 Subaru Legacy, the first new car I've ever owned. The visor (to protect eyes from the sun) is too short and not wide enough. The seat is raised as high as it will go. I CAN'T position myself to protect my eyes from the Sun. On 1/8/26, I left my home at…”
filed Jan 14, 2026
“I have the touring model with defrosters under the windshield. This is the second time I have had my windshield cracked vertically in a year. Both scenarios include a cold snap to about 20 degrees. First one broke in the parking lot after warming up the car (windshield heat and defrosters on) This…”
filed Dec 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Legacy | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 Legacy | 57 | 47% |
| 2019 Legacy | 49 | 40% |
| 2018 Legacy | 24 | 21% |
| 2017 Legacy | 33 | 28% |
| 2016 Legacy | 17 | 12% |
| 2015 Legacy | 36 | 23% |
| 2014 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Legacy | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Legacy | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Subaru Legacy
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.