2021 Subaru Crosstrek visibility problems

4 owner complaints about visibility on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have been filed with NHTSA. The average reported mileage at failure is 22,250 miles. No recall currently covers this component on this model year.

4complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
22,250avg. miles at failure

What exactly fails

Owner complaints

Oct 14, 2022 · failed Oct 14, 2022 · UT

Sunroof exploded outward, the majority of the glass was blown away. The sunshade was open. The temperature was 56 degrees. I was traveling north on I 15 in Davis Couty, Utah. I was not injured, there were no other occupants. I drove to Subaru dealer, they said they have seen this before, only one case. It was inspected by service dealer and deemed safe to drive with sunshade closed. There were no warnings, the sunroof is used infrequently. There were no other objects on the roof.

Jun 7, 2022 · failed Jun 6, 2022 · 60,000 miles · UT

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 70 MPH, the sunroof exploded without impact. The contact stated that the majority of the shattered glass blew up and out of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Jun 22, 2021 · failed Jun 21, 2021 · 5,700 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, he noticed that the windshield had cracked on the passenger side. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to have it diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,700.

Apr 28, 2021 · failed Apr 28, 2021 · 1,050 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 subaru crosstrek. The contact stated that the windshield was cracked on the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the crack was approximately eight inches long. The contact stated that the crack was not caused by an impact. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 1,050.

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