| Issue ID | 1490522 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11120676 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 13/08/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Windshield breakage 2018 subaru forester. Our windshield was hit twice by small rocks in exactly the same place twice within 30 days. One break on the original windshield and again on the replacement windshield. It appears the design of the hood facilities the damage or the design of the glass is fragile. These breaks occurred while driving on the interstate with speeds of around 70 mph. When speaking to the subaru dealership of our concern they informed us that subaru windshields had a tendency to crack easily and needed to be replaced often. When we asked them if this seemed like a safety concern they did not some to think it was. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8115 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RED ROCK, AZ |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAGC6JHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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