How common are windshield problems on the 2017 Subaru Legacy?

NHTSA lists 35 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Legacy, making up 29% of all 119 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Subaru Legacy windshield?

No. NHTSA shows no related recall tied to this complaint category for the 2017 Legacy.

At what mileage do windshield issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 34,100 miles.

Do these windshield cracks lead to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Legacy.

How does the 2017 Legacy compare to other years for this issue?

The 2017 Legacy's 29% share is lower than 2019 (41%), 2020 (55%), and 2022 (53%), but higher than most years before 2015.

2017 Subaru Legacy Visibility & Wipers Problems

Visibility & Wipers complaints account for 35 of 119 total complaints on the 2017 Subaru Legacy, or 29% of all issues filed for the year. Nearly all describe spontaneous windshield cracking with no impact, reported at a median mileage of 34,100. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 35; 29% of 119
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report the windshield cracking spontaneously while driving or parked, with no rock strike or visible impact.
Cracks often start at the bottom center or near the wiper line and spread quickly across the glass within minutes or days.
Some drivers describe replacing the windshield multiple times, with new cracks forming again after repair.
A few complaints tie cracking to temperature extremes, suggesting the glass becomes brittle when outside heat contrasts with cabin air conditioning.
One owner reported the passenger side mirror housing melting, linking it to a prior heated-mirror recall on an earlier model year.
One report described the sunroof glass shattering unexpectedly while driving with no other vehicles nearby.

When 2017 Subaru Legacy visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 15, 2017, latest Dec 10, 2025.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Dec 2025; peak Mar 2020 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2017 Subaru Legacy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Legacy model year

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

200516 (9%)
20061 (1%)
20072 (6%)
20083 (5%)
20094 (6%)
20104 (3%)
20112 (1%)
20124 (4%)
20131 (2%)
20146 (11%)
201541 (26%)
201618 (12%)
201735 (29%)
201832 (27%)
201951 (41%)
202066 (55%)
20216 (19%)
202217 (53%)
20232 (20%)
20244 (24%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are windshield problems on the 2017 Subaru Legacy?: NHTSA lists 35 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Legacy, making up 29% of all 119 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Subaru Legacy windshield?: No. NHTSA shows no related recall tied to this complaint category for the 2017 Legacy.
At what mileage do windshield issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 34,100 miles.
Do these windshield cracks lead to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Legacy.
How does the 2017 Legacy compare to other years for this issue?: The 2017 Legacy's 29% share is lower than 2019 (41%), 2020 (55%), and 2022 (53%), but higher than most years before 2015.