2023 Subaru Crosstrek Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Overall I’m disappointed in the quality of the manufactured parts and accessories. It leads me to believe low grade materials were used in manufacturing this vehicle. My vehicle is brand new and has 2500 miles on it and the front windshield has a crack that is obvious to the naked eye that it was not caused by a rock hitting it while driving. If low grade quality (thin glass) was used to produce this vehicle and it easily breaks/cracks this is a safety hazard for drivers and passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #11517966, filed 2023-04“Got my 2023 Crosstrek sport 2 days ago with 6 miles on the odometer. When I first drove it on the freeway today, a rock chip larger than a quarter appeared on my front windshield. I was on an overpass entering the main freeway so I was only going at 55 mph, did not even hear a loud bang when it happened. But given the size and depth of the crack, I have to replace the whole piece of glass. It is bizarre and astonishing how fragile the quality of the brand new windshield is.”
NHTSA complaint #11494749, filed 2022-11“The component that is compromised on my '23 Subaru Crosstrek Sport is the windshield. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Monday, Jan 13, 2025, a crack formed on my windshield. The crack happened on the inside of the vehicle. It was positioned above the defroster vent on the driver's side, and I saw it happen right before my eyes. I immediately inspected the windshield from the exterior of the car. The crack cannot be felt by touch on the exterior of the windshield. There was no evidence of any damage that the vehicle could have sustained that would have caused the crack. …”
NHTSA complaint #11638103, filed 2025-01“The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side windshield cracked unexpectedly. The windshield had developed a crack without impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the front windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11697914, filed 2025-11, 29,000 miles“Windshield began to crack in the lower right corner (sitting in drivers seat) over a year ago, was replaced and just noticed a crack again recently starting in the same spot.”
NHTSA complaint #11634292, filed 2025-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 26% |
| 2024 | 22 | 18% |
| 2023 | 7 | 20% |
| 2022 | 6 | 19% |
| 2021 | 33 | 29% |
| 2020 | 34 | 48% |
| 2019 | 123 | 43% |
| 2018 | 72 | 37% |
| 2017 | 25 | 27% |
| 2016 | 6 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
11 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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