2022 Subaru Forester: Cracked windshield
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Forester report: cracked windshield. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 5,000 miles.
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2022 Forester in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11715806 (filed 02/05/2026): “I was driving along and noticed my windshield was cracked on the passenger side. the crack is vertical from the bottom of the windshield to about halfway up. it was fine the day before. no rocks, etc struck my windshield. i understand that subaru has had issue…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11711104 (filed 01/15/2026): “I was driving to work in the morning and was going down a slow side street when i heard a soft noise behind me. when i looked in my rearview i noticed that my back window was cracked all over it though nothing had hit it or fallen in it. the glass then complet…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace windshield (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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