2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 3% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“While in motion at approximately 65mph on the highway hood latch failed and hood flew up and smashed into windshield, shattering glass all over and pushing windshield in towards driver. Front windshield view was completely obstructed and driver was unable to safely pull to shoulder. Vehicle sustained significant damage to hood, hood hinges, windshield and fenders. Subaru has history of lawsuits and recalls regarding failed hood latch. Police report is available.”
NHTSA complaint #11406904, filed 2021-04, 35,000 miles“Rear view mirror fell off the windshield in 2018 leaving a large area of broken glass I made contact with the dealership and was advised that I would have to contact my insurance company. I had the windshield replaced. It fell off as I was driving and was adjusting the mirror.”
NHTSA complaint #11329997, filed 2020-06Related service bulletins
- 10133522Mar 28, 2018This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service…
- 10131639Sep 20, 2016This bulletin announces a change to the procedure used in production of the rear door glass assembly. The bottom edge of the door glass is pressed into a metal channel lined with…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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