1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 2013
  4. Rearview Mirrors/Devices

2013 Subaru Forester Rearview Mirrors/Devices Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 29, 2015 · 20,500 miles

    Rearview Mirrors/Devices

    The rear-view mirror on my subaru forester fell off while driving down the road. I was not even touching it at the time. The is the second time this has happened with this vehicle, the first time within 1 year of purchase. The mechanism for attaching the mirror to the windshield is defective in that it can't be completely tightened as designed. Within days of the last replacement, it loosened again and eventually…

    ODI 10679634

  • July 8, 2013 · 14,000 miles

    Rearview Mirrors/Devices

    Hi, during my driving to office this morning, the rear-view mirror fell off. I drove the car immediately to austin subaru (200 w huntland drive, austin tx 78752) and after the initial checking, i was told that later that the part for fixing the problem is now on back-log and i have to wait for around one week before the fixing. I am deeply worried the safety of driving the car without the rear-view mirror. *tr

    ODI 10523723

  • June 28, 2013 · 2,988 miles

    Rearview Mirrors/Devices

    The mirror on my car fell off when i went to adjust it. I called the dealer and asked how to reattach it, the service center was evasive, i was asked to bring the car in. Once i arrived i was told this was a known problem and that a retro fitted bracket would be installed. I asked if there was a recall and was told no. This is a serious known problem and i believe it should have a recall. The mirror is attached by a…

    ODI 10531708