How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 23 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2016 Forester, which is 6% of the 414 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for windshield cracking on the 2016 Subaru Forester?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2016 Forester.

At what mileage do windshield problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Forester is 38,200 miles.

Do later Forester years have more windshield complaints than 2016?

Yes. The 2016 model's share is 6%, while 2019 and 2020 show shares of 49% and 50% respectively, much higher than 2016.

Did any 2016 Forester windshield complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 23 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Forester.

2016 Subaru Forester Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Subaru Forester, 6% of its 414 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 38,200 miles. No related recalls exist for this area on the 2016 model. Later Forester years show much higher shares, up to 50% in 2020.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 23; 6% of 414
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 38,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshields develop cracks that appear to start spontaneously, without a visible rock strike, sometimes while the vehicle is parked or stopped.
Small rock chips that cannot be repaired grow into long cracks spanning the width of the windshield within weeks.
Cracks are reported to originate near the embedded wiper-blade de-icer element or along the lower edge of the windshield.
Some owners describe a loud cracking noise while driving on the highway followed by a crack appearing hours later.
Owners with the EyeSight camera system report the windshield needed replacement and the camera system required recalibration after cracking.
One owner reported a side window shattering suddenly while the vehicle was parked in warm weather.

When 2016 Subaru Forester visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 30, 2016, latest Oct 25, 2024.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Oct 2024; peak Mar 2020 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Forester model year

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

20108 (3%)
20113 (2%)
20125 (5%)
20135 (6%)
201411 (3%)
201524 (4%)
201623 (6%)
2017115 (20%)
2018155 (31%)
2019406 (49%)
2020301 (50%)
202190 (43%)
202224 (24%)
202312 (16%)
20245 (17%)
202520 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 23 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2016 Forester, which is 6% of the 414 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for windshield cracking on the 2016 Subaru Forester?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2016 Forester.
At what mileage do windshield problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Forester is 38,200 miles.
Do later Forester years have more windshield complaints than 2016?: Yes. The 2016 model's share is 6%, while 2019 and 2020 show shares of 49% and 50% respectively, much higher than 2016.
Did any 2016 Forester windshield complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 23 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Forester.