2021 Subaru Crosstrek Visibility & Wipers Problems
Visibility & Wipers complaints make up 33 of 115 total complaints (29%) for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, almost all involving spontaneous windshield cracking. Median mileage at failure is 4,080. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 33
- 29% of 115
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 4,080 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield develops a crack, often starting near the center or driver's side, with owners reporting no rock strike or visible impact.
- Cracks appear suddenly while driving on the highway or sitting parked, then grow several inches over hours or days.
- Some owners tie the cracking to the Eyesight driver-assist system, noting the glass must be Subaru-specific and that recalibration after replacement can be costly.
- Several reports describe the crack forming at very low mileage, in some cases under 1,000 miles or within the first months of ownership.
- Owners describe the glass as feeling fragile compared to other vehicles, with spiderweb-style cracking that becomes more visible in direct sunlight.
When 2021 Subaru Crosstrek visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 14, 2021, latest Feb 26, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2021 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 wiper complaints on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?
- NHTSA lists 33 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Crosstrek, which is 29% of all 115 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for windshield cracking on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do these windshield problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 4,080 miles, indicating many cracks appear early in ownership.
- Did the windshield issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Crosstrek.
- Is 2021 worse than other Crosstrek years for this issue?
- The 2021 model's 29% share is lower than 2019 (43%) and 2020 (49%), but higher than 2022 (19%) and 2024 (19%), based on NHTSA data across model years.