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2009 Subaru FORESTER Visibility Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	771107
Internal NHTSA #	10314906
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2009
File date	25/02/10
Component	VISIBILITY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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 in the heating system because this is our second windshield, and both were affected. Initially, the dealership said it was new car outgassing, then they said that "all of them do it". It's become an issue, as we drive 70 highway miles a day to and from work, in all conditions in montana. We also know that it isn't new car outgassing because we've had the car for nearly 2 years and approx 45, 000 miles. We must clean the windshield at least 1 time per week, or we can't see in the sunshine or headlights. Additionally, the residue is worrisome because of potential health issues from breathing it.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	45000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FORT BENTON, MT
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Subaru FORESTER Visibility Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Subaru FORESTER Visibility Problems, Complaints and Defects

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