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2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wipers & Visibility Problems

7 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

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Mar 2025Oct 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

highVISIBILITY
Filed: Oct 2025

Your driver side mirror vibrates noticeably when driving above 45 mph, causing the reflection to become blurry and making it difficult to safely judge distances of other vehicles, especially at night. The dealership replaced the mirror and applied Subaru's technical service bulletin (TSB) solution twice, but the vibration and blurriness persist. The issue may require further diagnosis of the mirror mounting hardware or support structure.

NHTSA #: 11696591
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Oct 2025

Your driver's side mirror vibrates excessively, especially at highway speeds. The problem has gotten worse over the first few months of ownership. The vibration may make it harder to see clearly in the mirror while driving. A mechanic will likely need to inspect the mirror mounting hardware and adjust or replace it.

NHTSA #: 11696038
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2025

Your driver's side mirror vibrates and wobbles when driving on the highway, making it hard to see objects clearly and affecting the LED light display. The dealer already applied Subaru's official fix (Service Bulletin #12-268-25), but the problem continues. Since this is a brand-new car and your previous Crosstrek never had this issue, something may be wrong with how the mirror is mounted or attached.

NHTSA #: 11689937
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Aug 2025

I bought my Subaru new from a dealer on Friday. Upon driving it off the lot, the driver side mirror vibrated so much that it made the mirror's image blurry. You can not accurately judge traffic behind you to tell if it is safe to merge. There is a technical service bulletin about this problem and the dealer tried to make that repair today, Monday morning. The repair did not fix the problem and the mirror is still creating an unsafe driving experience. The dealer was able to reproduce the issue and is documented on paper. Subaru has neglected to come up with a solution to properly fix this issue and the part should be recalled.

NHTSA #: 11681481
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: May 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at night, the strip on the front windshield failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the strip was designed to keep the top section of the front windshield dark to avoid the glare from the headlights of oncoming vehicles, while the bottom section of the windshield was clear. The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

NHTSA #: 11663697
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: May 2025

On [XXX], at [XXX] , my sunroof spontaneously exploded outwards while driving at 65mph going north bound. There was not an object that struck the vehicle. The next vehicle ahead of me was nearly 1/4 mile ahead of me. I was driving down the road, heard a loud pop, followed by a wind whistling noise. I opened my sunroof sliding cover to find shattered glass and some glass falling to my face. I contact the dealer and have a appointment scheduled for the 5th INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #: 11658700
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Mar 2025

Driver side mirror has a vibrating issue at high speed or bumpy road. The visibility is impacted and causing motion sickness. It can create a safety issue if the manufacturer or dealership is not able to fix or address the issue properly This issue has been confirmed by multiple people including delearship technicians. Per dealership technicians, this is the way crosstrek is for 2024/2025 model. The dealership tried to correct by installing more insulation. Unfortunately it does not help.

NHTSA #: 11649346

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