2018 Subaru Impreza Visibility & Wipers Problems
Visibility & Wipers issues account for 40 of 151 complaints (26%) on the 2018 Subaru Impreza, mostly windshield cracking reported at a median 25,250 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall for this problem area on this model year.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 40
- 26% of 151
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 25,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield develops a spontaneous crack or spider-web pattern with no known impact, often noticed after the car sat parked overnight.
- Small stone or debris strikes cause a chip that rapidly spreads into a large crack within a day or two.
- Cracking recurs even after dealer replacement, with a second replacement windshield cracking the same way.
- Cracks appear near the base of the windshield under the plastic trim or extend from the edge toward the center.
- Some owners report chips developing across the glass with no apparent cause even at lower mileage.
- Cracking sometimes follows use of the wiper/washer fluid function shortly after starting the car.
When 2018 Subaru Impreza visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 5, 2018, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2018 Subaru Impreza
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by Impreza 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 2018 Subaru Impreza?
- NHTSA lists 40 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2018 Impreza, which is 26% of the 151 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Subaru Impreza windshield?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2018 Impreza.
- At what mileage do windshield problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2018 Impreza is 25,250 miles, though several owners reported cracks appearing much earlier.
- Did these windshield issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the 40 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2018 Impreza.
- How does 2018 compare to other Impreza model years for this issue?
- The 2018 Impreza's 26% share is higher than most earlier years like 2012-2016, but lower than 2019 (31%) and well below 2020 (66%).