How common are windshield and visibility complaints on the 2019 Subaru Impreza?

NHTSA data shows 60 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2019 Impreza, which is 31% of all 194 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Subaru Impreza windshield?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Impreza.

At what mileage do windshield problems typically show up on the 2019 Impreza?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 10,300 miles.

Did the 2019 Impreza windshield issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Visibility & Wipers complaints.

Is the 2019 Impreza worse than other years for this issue?

Yes, relative to other Impreza model years in NHTSA data, 2019 has one of the higher complaint shares at 31%, though 2020 is higher at 66%.

2019 Subaru Impreza Visibility & Wipers Problems

Visibility & Wipers complaints account for 60 of 194 total complaints (31%) on the 2019 Subaru Impreza, mostly windshield cracking with a median mileage at failure of 10,300 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 60; 31% of 194
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 10,300 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report the windshield spontaneously cracking while the car is parked or sitting still, with no rock impact or debris involved.
Several describe a stress crack starting near the edge of the windshield, sometimes preceded by a creaking or popping sound before the crack appears.
Some owners had the windshield replaced multiple times, with cracks recurring within months of the previous repair.
A few reports describe minor debris strikes, such as a small rock or piece of metal, causing an unusually large crack given the size of the impact.
One owner noted that after windshield replacement, the forward-facing camera or sensor system had trouble recognizing vehicles ahead.

When 2019 Subaru Impreza visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2019, latest Nov 23, 2024.

60 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Nov 2024; peak Mar 2020 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2019 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.

20106 (13%)
20118 (14%)
20125 (2%)
20133 (1%)
20141 (1%)
20154 (5%)
20165 (7%)
201725 (20%)
201840 (26%)
201960 (31%)
202056 (66%)
20213 (21%)
20223 (23%)
20230 (0%)
20248 (25%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are windshield and visibility complaints on the 2019 Subaru Impreza?: NHTSA data shows 60 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2019 Impreza, which is 31% of all 194 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Subaru Impreza windshield?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Impreza.
At what mileage do windshield problems typically show up on the 2019 Impreza?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 10,300 miles.
Did the 2019 Impreza windshield issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Visibility & Wipers complaints.
Is the 2019 Impreza worse than other years for this issue?: Yes, relative to other Impreza model years in NHTSA data, 2019 has one of the higher complaint shares at 31%, though 2020 is higher at 66%.