6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,078 miles

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2021 Subaru Forester Owner Comments

problem #12

May 062024

Forester

  • 34,350 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield cracked without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,350.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #11

Apr 042024

Forester

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she observed micro-fractures developing on the front windshield of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 15,000.

- Calumet City, IL, USA

problem #10

Sep 252023

Forester

  • 13,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the front windshield cracked from the side and extended to the center of the windshield. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 13,000.

- Shawnee, KS, USA

problem #9

May 182023

Forester

  • 27,985 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that a small crack had developed on the front windshield. After parking the vehicle, the contact discovered that the crack had expanded. The contact stated that there was no impact to the windshield to have caused the windshield to crack. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 27,985.

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

problem #8

Mar 012022

Forester

  • 7,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise and saw a crack on the upper driver-??s side windshield. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the windshield to be replaced. The dealer referred the contact to an auto shop to have the repair completed. The windshield was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. The VIN was not available.

- Bryant, AR, USA

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problem #7

Apr 072022

Forester

  • 8,500 miles
The contact's wife owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that a diagonal crack had formed on the bottom driver-??s side of the windshield without incident. The contact then stated that the crack rapidly spread to the upper driver-??s side of the windshield. The contact stated that the crack obstructed his wife's vision while driving. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #6

Mar 152021

Forester

  • 3,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and passing a vehicle, he heard a sound coming from the windshield and the windshield cracked from the driver side to the middle of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the windshield. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred at the same spot while driving and passing another vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the windshield a second time. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred a third time while passing another vehicle. The contact stated that the windshield had a small crack at the bottom; however, the crack significantly expanded overnight. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

- Hot Springs National Park, AR, USA

problem #5

Nov 302021

Forester

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front windshield cracked without impact. The crack started at the top right on the passenger-??s side and curved toward the rear-view mirror. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not covered and referred the contact the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #4

Aug 042021

Forester

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while his wife was driving 65 mph, she heard a ticking sound coming from the front windshield and noticed a small rock had struck the front windshield. The driver drove to the destination however, later in the day the driver returned to the vehicle and noticed a large crack had formed in the middle of the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 222021

Forester

  • 5,200 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed that the front windshield was cracking from the bottom of the passenger-??s side going upward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that the issue was due to an object striking the windshield. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,200.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #2

May 092021

Forester

  • 14,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the windshield cracked. The vehicle was taken to fred beans Subaru (854 N easton rd, doylestown, pa 18902, (215) 340-7959) where it was diagnosed with needing the windshield to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the copay for the insurance would be reimbursed. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.

- Jamison, PA, USA

problem #1

Apr 262021

Forester

  • 1,900 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the front windshield cracked without impact. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 1,900.

- Southaven, MS, USA

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