Subaru window and wiper problems
Owners have filed 4,678 complaints with NHTSA about the glass, mirrors and wipers on Subaru vehicles — 13% of everything reported about the brand, across 17 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Subaru Outback, worst in 2019.
These are raw counts. A model that sold in millions appears near the top for that reason alone — the grade never compares one model with another.
4,678
Complaints
13%
Share of all Subaru complaints
16
Crashes
12
Fires
Which Subaru models have the most window and wiper problems
Worst Subaru model years for window and wiper problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Forester | 409 | 38% | 8,375 | D |
| 2019 Subaru Outback | 390 | 30% | 11,000 | D |
| 2020 Subaru Outback | 384 | 34% | 6,000 | D |
| 2020 Subaru Forester | 301 | 37% | 5,962 | D |
| 2022 Subaru Outback | 281 | 51% | 6,750 | F |
| 2018 Subaru Outback | 274 | 28% | 24,000 | C |
| 2017 Subaru Outback | 235 | 21% | 36,500 | C |
| 2018 Subaru Forester | 157 | 23% | 19,800 | C |
| 2015 Subaru Outback | 144 | 22% | 10,000 | C |
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | 124 | 34% | 12,000 | D |
| 2017 Subaru Forester | 115 | 14% | 33,250 | B |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | 107 | 26% | 3,000 | C |
| 2016 Subaru Outback | 91 | 12% | 35,500 | B |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | 90 | 32% | 4,650 | D |
| 2019 Subaru Ascent | 81 | 15% | 14,750 | B |
| 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | 73 | 29% | 21,000 | C |
| 2020 Subaru Legacy | 66 | 46% | 5,579 | F |
| 2019 Subaru Impreza | 60 | 27% | 10,300 | C |
| 2020 Subaru Ascent | 60 | 15% | 8,000 | B |
| 2020 Subaru Impreza | 56 | 56% | 7,000 | F |
Other Subaru problems
- Subaru electrical problems 4,493
- Subaru engine problems 3,544
- Subaru other reported problems 3,270
- Subaru transmission problems 3,140
- Subaru airbag problems 2,707
- Subaru brake problems 2,004
- Subaru fuel system problems 1,966
- Subaru acceleration problems 1,531
- Subaru driver assist problems 1,256
- Subaru suspension problems 1,185
Window and wiper problems on other brands
- Ford window and wiper problems 11,524
- Chevrolet window and wiper problems 11,086
- Toyota window and wiper problems 4,793
- Jeep window and wiper problems 4,229
- Dodge window and wiper problems 4,121
- Honda window and wiper problems 4,088
- GMC window and wiper problems 3,260
- Nissan window and wiper problems 2,867
- Hyundai window and wiper problems 2,334
- Volkswagen window and wiper problems 2,031
- Chrysler window and wiper problems 1,913
- KIA window and wiper problems 1,710