2022 Subaru Forester: Visibility/Wiper complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru Forester that list the visibility/wiper component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
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 issues with windshields cracking for no reaso…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11606932 (filed 08/06/2024): “Windshield formed a crack for no apparent reason. the crack increased to about 10 inches in the course of 2 days.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11550637 (filed 10/18/2023): “While driving the drivers side rear window imploded sending thousands of shards of glass into the vehicle.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
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 for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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