2017 Subaru Crosstrek Visibility & Wipers Problems
Visibility & Wipers issues account for 25 of 94 complaints (27%) filed against the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, mostly windshield cracking, at a median 26,000 miles. No related recalls are listed, and NHTSA shows no crashes, fires, or injuries tied to this area.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 25
- 27% of 94
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 26,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Owners report windshields spontaneously cracking while the vehicle is parked and not in motion, with no rock strike or visible cause.
- Several describe cracks starting at the base of the windshield near the wiper blades and spreading several inches, sometimes after using the defroster or heat.
- Some report the glass chipping or cracking more easily than expected from minor road debris, suggesting the glass felt unusually thin or soft.
- One owner described severe windshield fogging during heavy rain and humidity that the defogger could not clear, reducing visibility while driving.
- Cracks were reported appearing overnight or within weeks of purchase, in some cases while the car sat in a garage or driveway for an extended period.
When 2017 Subaru Crosstrek visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 5, 2018, latest Feb 21, 2022.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by Crosstrek model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are windshield and visibility complaints on the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek?
- NHTSA lists 25 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Crosstrek, which is 27% of all 94 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek windshield?
- No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2017 Crosstrek.
- At what mileage do windshield problems usually show up on the 2017 Crosstrek?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 26,000 miles.
- Did the windshield cracking cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show zero crashes, fires, or injuries associated with the Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2017 Crosstrek.