2020 Subaru Forester Visibility & Wipers Problems
Visibility & Wipers complaints make up 301 of 601 total complaints (50%) for the 2020 Subaru Forester, the highest share of any model year. Most owners report cracks or chips forming in the windshield at very low mileage, with a median failure mileage of 5,962. No related recall exists for this issue.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 301
- 50% of 601
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 5,962 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshields develop small chips or cracks within days or weeks of purchase, often before 1,000 miles, without any visible rock impact.
- Cracks appear suddenly while parked or driving at low speed, sometimes starting at the bottom center and spreading several inches within seconds.
- Some owners describe cracks or chips that keep growing after initial repair, eventually spanning much of the windshield.
- A few complaints mention the moonroof glass cracking spontaneously while the vehicle was parked with no mechanical pressure applied.
- Owners note that dealers and windshield-repair companies often attribute the damage to rock strikes, even when no impact was seen or heard.
- One complaint describes water pooling inside the front doors near the windows when they are closed after being lowered.
When 2020 Subaru Forester visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2019, latest Jul 31, 2025.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2020 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2020 Forester complaints involve visibility and wipers?
- NHTSA lists 301 complaints in this area for the 2020 Forester, out of 601 total complaints for the year, a 50% share.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Forester windshield issue?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do these windshield problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 5,962 miles, with several owners reporting cracks appearing within the first 1,000 to 2,500 miles.
- How does 2020 compare to other Forester model years for this problem?
- The 2020 Forester's 50% share of complaints in this area is the highest of any year listed, ahead of 2019 at 49% and 2021 at 43%.
- Did these windshield complaints involve any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA records show zero crashes, fires, or injuries tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2020 Forester.