2019 Subaru Crosstrek Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 279 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek overview page.
What owners report
“VERY SMALL ROCK HIT WINDSHIELD ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSED A GOOD SIZED CHIP. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE WINDSHIELDS ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR BREAKING TOO…”NHTSA complaint 11338600 — filed 07/10/2020
“THERE'S A CRACK THAT STARTS ABOUT AN INCH FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE EDGE ENDING NEAR THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. A SMALL CRACK APPEARED ON THE…”NHTSA complaint 11330719 — filed 06/25/2020
“SMALL PEBBLE FROM ROADWAY (TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH) CAUSED SIGNIFICANT CRACK TO PROPAGATE ACROSS WINDSHIELD.”NHTSA complaint 11329362 — filed 06/17/2020
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have visibility/wiper problems?
Visibility/wiper is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek: 113 of 279 complaints on file (40.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have in total?
279 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
