2010 Subaru Forester Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“I bought a 2010 Subaru Forester in sept. Of 2009. After purchase I noticed that the left outside rearview mirror had a distortion in the glass which made it difficult in passing and backing up. The best way I can describe it is like looking into a fun house mirror at an amusement park. I took my Forester back to the dealer and the service manager said that he noticed the defect also and he had me come in to have the mirror replaced. …”

“As I was driving, the driver's sun visor dropped into my forehead creating a shocking reaction. I attempted to place it back up, but it kept falling down. I then left it in a down position that you would place it if sun was in your eyes. I went over to the local dealer and they said it has been happening to quite a few of the Forester cars. I asked if it was a recall and he said he checked and it wasn't. Because the car was over 3 years old, it was out of warranty and it would be a charge of around $125.00 or so to be repaired. …”

“I am writing to file a complaint regarding my 2010 Subaru Forester which was purchased in april, 2010. I have driven the vehicle myself for only 5,371 miles and only in the city. About a week ago, I noted a small, smooth-surfaced crack about 2 inches long that originated at the top edge of the front windshield. The appearance of the crack was not associated with any impact. In less than 48 hours, the small crack elongated to more than 8 inches. I brough the vehicle to the local Subaru service department on february 8 for inspection. …”

“Interior rear view mirror is not well secured to windshield. It wobbles and falls off after a period of time. The screw is in potmetal which wears out and will not secure the mirror. The internet has many cases of the same occurance.”

“The Subaru Bracket for the Sun Visor and the Rod on the Sun visor itself are made very poorly and will break very often, I had to replace my driver side once a year because I went to use it when the sun was glaring in my face on the highway and it just fell off onto my hands and other time in my face. This event of having something unexpected distract my focus and trigger a startled response while driving at a time the requires focus, attention, and awareness is altered in a way my and other lives are serioulsy at risk. …”