2019 Subaru Legacy Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 51 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2019 Subaru Legacy, 41% of its 123 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 6,700 miles. No related recall covers this area. This is the second-highest share among all Legacy model years reported.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 51
- 41% of 123
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshields develop cracks that start at the bottom edge and spread upward or diagonally, often without any visible impact or rock strike.
- Cracks frequently appear overnight or after the car sits parked, including in garages, with owners reporting no sound of debris hitting the glass.
- Some owners report windshields cracking multiple times on the same vehicle, sometimes within weeks of each replacement.
- A few complaints describe cracking triggered after using the defroster or during cold weather driving.
- One owner reported side mirrors that could not be adjusted to a 15-degree angle to eliminate blind spots, and the dealer could not diagnose or fix it.
When 2019 Subaru Legacy visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 7, 2018, latest May 8, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2019 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2019 Subaru Legacy have?
- NHTSA lists 51 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2019 Legacy, which is 41% of its 123 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Subaru Legacy windshield cracking issue?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2019 Legacy.
- At what mileage do 2019 Legacy windshield problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 6,700 miles.
- Have these windshield cracks caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these complaints.
- How does the 2019 Legacy compare to other Legacy years for this problem?
- The 2019 Legacy's 41% share is higher than most other Legacy model years, though the 2020 Legacy reports a higher share at 55%.