The wipers clog with ice and do not clear the windshield well. They freeze into the well between the hood and the windshield. I have to physically chop them loose with an ice scraper in very cold weather. Chunks of ice stick to the blades and do not release, resulting in blades that do not make full contact with the glass. I have tried several different types of blades including whatever they sell at the dealership and winter ice blades. They drag and smear during rain or snow, making it impossible to see clearly. I think the wiper body is not stiff enough to clear the windshield effectively, even when there is only rain and no snow or ice. I complained to the dealer (Subaru of waterville, me) and was offered new blades, and had it suggested that I use ''quality" wiper fluid.

- Bangor, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the sun visor fractured and distracted the driver briefly. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact removed the sun visor. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. The VIN was not available.

- Finksburg, MD, USA

Windshield wipers become inoperable in freezing temperatures and snowstorms. Wiper blades freeze and will not clear the windshield. Snow and ice gather in the trough where the blades rest and block fluid. Warming feature will not clear this problem as the snow and ice continue to accumulate in this area. Salt cannot be cleared from the windshield even though the vehicle is fully warmed up and the wiper warming feature is activated. The rear wiper assembly also freezes and accumulates large ice chunks. My visibility becomes impaired by over 75% causing an extreme hazard.

- Mount Prospect, IL, USA