How common are visibility and wiper problems on the 2019 Subaru Ascent?

NHTSA lists 81 complaints in this area for the 2019 Ascent, which is 18% of the 441 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for windshield or visibility issues on the 2019 Ascent?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for Visibility & Wipers on the 2019 Subaru Ascent.

At what mileage do these windshield issues usually show up?

The median reported mileage at failure for this problem area is 14,750 miles.

Do these windshield complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these complaints.

How does 2019 compare to other Ascent model years for this issue?

The 2019 Ascent had 81 complaints (18% share); 2020 had 60 complaints (19% share), while later years like 2022 and 2023 had far fewer, 7 and 6 complaints respectively.

2019 Subaru Ascent Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 81 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2019 Subaru Ascent, 18% of all complaints for that year. Most describe windshield cracking, at a reported median mileage of 14,750, with no related recall and no crashes, fires, or injuries recorded.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 81; 18% of 441
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 14,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshields develop cracks that appear suddenly with no known impact, often noticed overnight or after parking.
Small chips from road debris turn into long spider cracks or 12-to-18-inch cracks within minutes to hours of impact.
Some owners report tiny specks or dots embedded in the glass that create glare and blurriness in sunlight or oncoming headlights.
Cracks that start small near a pillar or mirror area extend across the driver's field of view over one or two days.
One owner reported a rear window that shattered spontaneously while driving on the highway with no external impact.

When 2019 Subaru Ascent visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2018, latest Feb 18, 2025.

81 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to Feb 2025; peak Mar 2020 (10).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2019 Subaru Ascent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Ascent model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201981 (18%)
202060 (19%)
202117 (17%)
20227 (13%)
20236 (13%)
202431 (62%)
20254 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are visibility and wiper problems on the 2019 Subaru Ascent?: NHTSA lists 81 complaints in this area for the 2019 Ascent, which is 18% of the 441 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for windshield or visibility issues on the 2019 Ascent?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for Visibility & Wipers on the 2019 Subaru Ascent.
At what mileage do these windshield issues usually show up?: The median reported mileage at failure for this problem area is 14,750 miles.
Do these windshield complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these complaints.
How does 2019 compare to other Ascent model years for this issue?: The 2019 Ascent had 81 complaints (18% share); 2020 had 60 complaints (19% share), while later years like 2022 and 2023 had far fewer, 7 and 6 complaints respectively.