Subaru Forester Visibility Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 2001–2014
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- head rest · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Seat Belts · Seats · Structure · Visibility
2014 sabaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle seat head rest, seat belt and rear view visibility issues. *smd the consumer stated there was limited rear view visibility with two large blind spots due to a 64 square inch head rest. Also, the seat belt angled from the roof diagonally, therefore limiting rear view vision. The center head rest was only two inches high, rather than the lateral head rest…
ODI 10805816
Visibility
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…
ODI 10381168
Visibility
My problem is with my 2009 subaru forester, purchased new. There is some sort of residue that forms on the windshield when we use the defroster (which we use a lot due to montana winters). It cannot be cleaned off. We've used multiple products to attempt to remove it, and not matter what, the result is a greasy film that reflects light into our eyes at night, or uncleaned, obscures our vision. It has to be something…
ODI 10314906
Visibility
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…
ODI 10327317
Visibility
My 2009 subaru forester has a warped drivers side outside mirror. As the weather gets colder, the problem worsens. I live in wisconsin and in sub freezing temps it looks like a fun house mirror bending straight lines and distorting distances. Backing up at night and changing lanes are made less safe not to mention the perceived motion the convex shape causes. The dealership replaced it once but the problem remains.…
ODI 10297802
Cooling System · Visibility
1. Greasy film on windshield, could not see well to drive, film cannot be wiped off. Cannot be cleaned off with normal household cleaners only industrial cleaners. Film expands to get on all the glass & materials in the car, including the rear hatch. Film is more visible at night & when the ambient temperature is below freezing. Chemical poisoning. Breathing the substance(s) has caused me to be sick since the end of…
1 injury
ODI 10268753
Visibility
I have a 2001 subaru forester with a defective magna donnelly auto dimming rearview mirror. This mirror is in a number of different makes of cars, and has broadly failed, in some instances leaking (even bursting) caustic contents that have dissolved plastic components in cars. Some certified auto manufacturers mechanics have stated to owners of failed mirrors that one constituent of the patented "a72 electrolyte" in…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10232891