2019 Subaru Legacy visibility & wipers problems

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What owners say

1. Filed May 8, 2026CAVisibility & Wipers

   driver side mirror can not be adjusted to effectively see visually car in blind spot; fortunately car saw me changing lane when it was just off rear driverside fender; did not seen in mirror or in window; 70 years used visual; blind spot light inconsistent; visual is

   NHTSA complaint #11736451 · source
2. Filed Jun 3, 2024MOVisibility & Wipers

   We had to replace the car’s original windshield due to a stone hitting it on the highway- just bad luck and something that happens from time to time. Since then, we’ve had TWO replacement windshields spontaneously crack without any impacts in the span of 3 weeks. Subaru has a major problem. These windshields are not supposed to be disposable, and no one has time or money enough to replace windshields on a weekly basis. There is clearly a defect in the windshields, their…

   NHTSA complaint #11592264 · source
3. Filed May 18, 2024CAVisibility & Wipers

   On 3/1/24, I had my original windshield replaced with Subaru dealership due to a crack. I paid out of pocket. On 4/21/24, the windshield cracked again for no reason. I don't recall anything hitting it. I took it to the Subaru dealership on 4/22/24, and they took no responsibility even though it was still under warranty. They claimed it was due to something hitting the windshield, but they did replace it for free because we were "loyal customers". On 4/30/24, it developed a…

   NHTSA complaint #11589441 · source
4. Filed Feb 22, 2024ILVisibility & Wipers

   UNKNOWN. A very small pebble flew up from the road onto the lower passenger's side windshield, creating a small chip, approximately 2 mm, in the glass. Within 10 minutes, the glass started to hairline crack leftward by about 4 inches. I parked the car and checked a few hours later, and the crack was deeper and over a foot in length. It continued to grow with the car was parked, and was about 18 inches when I left work several hours later. I marked the end point of the crack…

   NHTSA complaint #11573382 · source
5. Filed Jul 27, 2023TXVisibility & Wipers

   The windshield of my vehicle randomly cracked from the driver’s side at the base of the windshield to about halfway across. Nothing hit the windshield whatsoever. I just heard a low sounding pop and discovered the crack.

   NHTSA complaint #11534944 · source
6. Filed Jul 18, 2022ILVisibility & Wipers

   On 17jul2022 a long crack appeared in the windshield(front). This can be dangerous as the windshield can break and impact my safety in the car as well as the safety of others around the car.

   NHTSA complaint #11474480 · source
7. Filed Jan 26, 2022TNVisibility & Wipers

   Windshield developed small crack & expanded to windshield wide in a few hours. Cracked windshield & crack expansion is unsafe. Not reproduced or confirmed. Not inspected. No warning lamps.

   NHTSA complaint #11448933 · source
8. Filed Sep 1, 2021MOVisibility & Wipers

   The windshield has chipped and cracked excessively with no cause. I have a low mileage vehicle that has now experienced 4 separate incidents where the windshield chipped and/or cracked with very little impact. On one occasion, the car was stopped completely but suddenly the windshield popped and cracked directly in front of the driver. I am afraid to drive the car for fear that the windshield is a danger to me and my passengers.

   NHTSA complaint #11431297 · source
9. Filed Jul 27, 202150,000 miWAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the front windshield cracked without impact. The windshield was replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11426653 · source
10. Filed Jun 18, 2021ILVisibility & Wipers

    While driving on the Highway a small stone struck the windshield of my 2019 Subaru Legacy resulting in an immediate 18 inch crack with separation of the external glass. This is the 3rd windshield that has failed on my Subaru. One previous failure resulted in glass cracked on both the outside and inside of the windshield in separate intercepting paths. I know that windshield failure has been common amongst Subarus since 2016 and I am wondering how this can still be…

    NHTSA complaint #11421436 · source
11. Filed May 4, 20213,500 miTXOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    I own a 2019 subaru legacy. I am very shocked that i have experienced three major windshield cracks within only 18 months of purchasing the vehicle. The first one was only 5 months after i bought the car (02/07/20), the 2nd time was 7 months later (9/17/20), and the 3rd time was on may 1st, 2021. The cracks came out of nowhere; once while driving on a light traffic street, once while on the highway, and once while the car was parked. Replacing the windshield for the subaru…

    NHTSA complaint #11415068 · source
12. Filed Apr 21, 202153,000 miGAVisibility & Wipers

    Windshield cracked while driving - unsure if anything struck the window or not, but it started off as a 6 inch crack and in under 24 hours has spread to over 2 feet in length. I have read where my year/make/model is currently in a class action lawsuit due to faulty windshields and i would like it noted that i have also been impacted by the faulty oem windshields that subaru is using.

    NHTSA complaint #11413159 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology