2021 Subaru Ascent Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 17%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,187miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Subaru Ascent, 17% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,187 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Our windshield already has numerous chips and one crack that we repaired. We have only had this car since october but it seems like the windshield is very brittle. We have had some winter weather lately so there was excessive junk in the road and sand but our other vehicles have not had the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11386399, filed 2021-01, 3,500 miles“Crack appeared spidered across the windshield just within the 60 minutes of us leaving our car in mammoth cave state park information center parking lot on saturday. Such a tiny crack spidering like that is concerning to me especially coming from a 2015 Subaru legacy that had the new windshield class action. We did not see that crack at any time before. This was purchased in the end of february.”
NHTSA complaint #11414989, filed 2021-05, 5,500 miles“The windshield of our new Subaru Ascent touring 2021 just cracked on its own only a couple of weeks after purchase. The crack is now about 10in and keeps getting longer((”
NHTSA complaint #11389020, filed 2021-01, 3,187 miles“Windshield is cracking for no apparent reason, starting at the base of the driver side corner and spreading 2-5 inches per day. No impact point in windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11398433, filed 2021-03, 2,500 miles“Three chips have showed up on my windshield. I called the dealer when I saw it. They said all customers pay out of pocket. Then I recently saw that there is an issue with the windshields. That Subaru corporate is now taking care of the issue. I am looking for information to move forward with getting my windshield fixed. It happened a few months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11428229, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 11016229Mar 27, 2025This announcement is in regard to the warranty extension initiated for windshields for the models listed.
- 11016218Mar 24, 2025In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Front Windshield used in the above listed…
- 11016208Mar 18, 2025This bulletin provides additional examples, diagnostics tips and installation tips as helpful aids to be used when working with sunroof seals and sunroof frame assemblies on…
- 11016175Mar 13, 2025This bulletin announces availability of new door window regulator assemblies and door glass run channel seals in response to limited concerns of erratic operation of the…
- 11014867Feb 17, 2025This bulletin announces availability of new door window regulator assemblies and door glass run channel seals in response to limited concerns of erratic operation of the…
- 11014848Feb 13, 2025In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Front Windshield used in the above listed…
- 11013515Jan 31, 2025This bulletin announces availability of new door window regulator assemblies and door glass run channel seals in response to limited concerns of erratic operation of the…
- 11012261Dec 17, 2024This announcement is in regard to settlement in a class action lawsuit for vehicles that will receive a limited warranty extension for original equipment Subaru windshields…
- 11008270Sep 19, 2024This bulletin announces the design change made to the rear gate glass, it is intended to address cases of rust build up along the edge of the rear gate opening of the rear…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Subaru Ascent
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsLane departure
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Subaru Ascent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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