How many 2022 Subaru Forester owners complained about windshield or wiper problems?

NHTSA lists 24 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Forester, which is 24% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Subaru Forester windshield issue?

No. NHTSA's related_recalls field for this problem area is empty, meaning no recall has been issued for the windshield cracking reports.

At what mileage do these windshield problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 7,600 miles, though several complaints did not include a mileage figure.

Did the windshield cracking cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Forester.

Is the 2022 Forester's windshield complaint rate worse than other years?

At 24% share, 2022 is lower than 2019 (49%) and 2020 (50%), but still higher than earlier years like 2010–2016, which stayed in the single digits.

2022 Subaru Forester Visibility & Wipers Problems

The 2022 Subaru Forester logged 24 Visibility & Wipers complaints, 24% of its 98 total complaints for the year. Most describe windshields cracking or spontaneously shattering with no impact, at a median 7,600 miles. No related recall exists for this issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 24; 24% of 98
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 7,600 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshields crack or develop spider-web fractures starting from the bottom edge with no visible impact, sometimes noticed right after starting the car.
Owners report windshields cracking spontaneously while the vehicle is parked, sitting at a red light, or stored overnight in a garage.
Small rock strikes at low or highway speed cause cracks that owners say are unusually easy to trigger compared to other vehicles.
Some owners had the windshield crack multiple times within the first year of ownership, with dealers declining replacement or blaming pre-existing chips.
One owner also reported a rear windshield spontaneously shattering while getting into the vehicle, with glass falling inside the cabin.

When 2022 Subaru Forester visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 28, 2022, latest Feb 5, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2022 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 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 2022 Subaru Forester owners complained about windshield or wiper problems?: NHTSA lists 24 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Forester, which is 24% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Subaru Forester windshield issue?: No. NHTSA's related_recalls field for this problem area is empty, meaning no recall has been issued for the windshield cracking reports.
At what mileage do these windshield problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 7,600 miles, though several complaints did not include a mileage figure.
Did the windshield cracking cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Forester.
Is the 2022 Forester's windshield complaint rate worse than other years?: At 24% share, 2022 is lower than 2019 (49%) and 2020 (50%), but still higher than earlier years like 2010–2016, which stayed in the single digits.