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Subaru Forester Windshield Cracks

64 messages,  Last post on Apr 22, 2013 at 10:11 AM

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#45 of 64 Re: 2011 Subaru Forester Windshield Crack [paulahs] by jmwave

Feb 15, 2012 (11:25 am)

Replying to: paulahs (Jun 26, 2011 4:46 pm)
Same car same problem. No chips no rocks. Bought a new 2011 Forester in October. Just yesterday after using defroster on hi noted a long horizontal crack by the windshield wipers. From what has been posted, Subaru may be using substandard windshield glass. I have had many different cars for many years and this is the first time I experience a crack in a brand new car without having a rock hit the glass. Even after having a chip on the windshield seldom has it expanded.

#46 of 64 Windshield #4 - 2002 Subaru Forester by jrh6

May 13, 2012 (7:26 pm)

This is ridiculous - same old thing - small crack starts out from edge of drivers-side glass - no chips and there never have been - just cheap, thin glass. This is my last Forester. Great car otherwise, but a bit small. I am done with cheap, thin glass.

#47 of 64 Cracked front window by laromeo

Jun 11, 2012 (7:13 am)

Hi, I just purchased a new Forester 2012 2 months ago, less then 800miles on the car. This is my first Subaru car. Two days ago I noticed a stress crack in my front window. There was no trauma to the window. It is an interesting crack. It originates at the top midline of the window and travels in a waveform fashion down to the driver's side. It does not interfere with me driving. It ends at the level of my inside adjustable rear view mirror. I called the dealership where I purchased the car and the mechanic's replied, "we do not do glass". The mechanic never asked me if there was trauma to the car's window. I called Subaru's national 1-800 number, and they were very helpful. Chris, the representative stated to take it back to Subaru and find out if it is a defective window or not. I am in the process to go to another dealership,different from the place I purchased my car

#48 of 64 running crack on windshield by eastbayj

Jul 08, 2012 (2:29 pm)

I have a 2011 forester I got last Nov. I took a road trip up to Wa from Ca and on the way back we got hit by a rock on the driver side of the windshield near the wiper. The crack was only 3 inches long, we stopped for the night and it grew to 3 times the size!!! and kept going on the way back home... I didnt think I'd get anywhere with the dealership so I came here to tell my story.

#49 of 64 Re: running crack on windshield [eastbayj] by aatherton

Aug 25, 2012 (3:03 pm)

Replying to: eastbayj (Jul 08, 2012 2:29 pm)
Did you not think the dealer would replace a windshield cracked by a rock, except on an insurance claim?

#50 of 64 Re: running crack on windshield [eastbayj] by aatherton

Aug 25, 2012 (3:06 pm)

Replying to: eastbayj (Jul 08, 2012 2:29 pm)
You probably guessed that the dealer would not replace a windshield cracked by a rock under warranty, but would under an insurance claim.

#51 of 64 Windshield chip to crack in 2011 Forester by editorlady

Sep 17, 2012 (6:11 am)

I've never posted to a message board, but this one helped me immensely this morning, so I feel the need to pass on the advice. I've had my 2011 Subaru Forester for a little over a year. I heard a loud pop on my window last Friday and scanned my windshield for visible evidence of a chip because of how loud the sound was. Then on Saturday I noticed a huge chip up behind my rear-view mirror and a crack that had now spidered with the main crack spreading about a third of the way down the middle of my windshield. Thankfully, my auto insurance policy covers glass so I'm having a local glass vendor replace my windshield with an after-market version (windshield will be heated/tinted the same way). I would have had to wait a few days to get the manufacturer's version, which I'm now realizing would probably have me back in the same situation in another year. I'll report back good or bad about the after-market windshield. Stay tuned.

#52 of 64 Re: Windshield chip to crack in 2011 Forester [editorlady] by xwesx

Sep 17, 2012 (10:09 am)

Replying to: editorlady (Sep 17, 2012 6:11 am)
Thanks! I'd certainly like to know. OEM is junk, I think, on these. I haven't replaced mine yet, but the whole bottom is cracked up on it, along with a full vertical on the passenger side. Every chip results in a crack.

#53 of 64 Subaru Windshields seem to be soft. by keg_o_rasta

Feb 18, 2013 (6:31 pm)

I replaced the windshield on my 2004 Forester 2x in 177K for pitting.
I just noticed that the windshield in my 2013 Forester is showing pitting at just 7500 miles.
 
It seems these windshields are prone to pitting. Are they soft of just cheap?

#54 of 64 Re: Subaru Windshields seem to be soft. [keg_o_rasta] by xwesx

Feb 18, 2013 (6:37 pm)

Replying to: keg_o_rasta (Feb 18, 2013 6:31 pm)
I guess the only way I can describe it is... brittle glass. Your pitting will likely be cracking before you finish your next 7500.
 
I put 220,000 on my 1996 Outback, and it had nary a crack in it, even with 23 (if I recall correctly) noticeable chips.

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