Issue ID | 1559113 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11203701 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | FORESTER |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 28/09/17 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The windshield seems to be brittle. Rock chips develop into long cracks that continue lengthening within weeks. Rock chips cannot be repaired without further cracking continuing. One technician tried six times to repair a crack. The windshield had to be replaced for $802. 13 and a claim filed with insurance. Within 14 months the windshield has developed a snacking crack that is continuing to grow from a rock chip again. It |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PEARLAND, TX |
VIN pattern | JF2SJAXC8GHXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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