| Issue ID | 1623603 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11286708 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 02/12/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Our 2019 subaru forester has had numerous windshield cracks and chips and currently has less than 7000 miles on it. The first chip occurred at around 2000 miles and split into a sizable crack within 24 hours. The windshield was replaced for over $1000 at 3330 miles but had received a couple additional chips prior to its replacement. Additional chip repairs occurred at at 5125 miles and 6460 miles. All chips/cracks occurred from minor rock strikes that haven't/wouldn't cause issues in other vehicles. All rock strikes occurred on paved roads at speeds between 30 and 55 mph. Dealership continues to deny any issue and claims we just have bad luck. Having 4 chips and 1 crack on a vehicle with less roughly 6500 miles is tough to believe it is just bad luck however... |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6460 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARRISBURG, SD |
| VIN pattern | JF2SKACC1KHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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