THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED
2018 subaru Impreza visibility problems
moderate 34 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
34
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
WINDSHIELD CRACKED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. CAR ONLY HAS 35K MILES ON IT.
OEM WINDSHIELD CHIPS WITH NO CAUSE. AT 10,000 MILES WINDOW IS COVERED IN CHIPS EVERYWHERE. DEALER ADMITTED CHIPS/CRACKS ARE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH ALL NEW MODELS BUT NOT A WARRANTY OR RECALL CLAIM.
I have had 3 windshields crack (all in the Winter months) for no reason with this Impreza. On December 4 2021, I turned on the car and while still in park, a 5" crack started growing from the bottom of the front windshield upward. The crack was not there when I started the car and during the day it grew to 8". This repair costs $1000 each time and from what I have read, Subaru is aware that th…
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway and as he sat in the vehicle, he noticed that there was a crack on the passenger’s side of the windshield. The contact looked around but could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to an independent mechanic for repair. The manufac…
ON THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 2020, WE FOUND THE WINDSHIELD OF THE 2018 IMPREZA TO HAVE CRACKED OVERNIGHT WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF IMPACTS. THE CRACK ORIGINATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE BOTTOM WHERE THE WIPER BLADE LOCATES, BUT HAS SPREAD QUICKLY IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS ' NOW REACHING ACROSS TO THE DRIVER SIDE, AS SHOWN BY THE PHOTOS. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE WE P…
WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. PARKED AT WORK IN MORNING, WHEN I RETURNED IN THE AFTERNOON ABOUT A 12 INCH CRACK ACROSS PASSENGER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. NO CHIPS OR CRACKS WERE THERE BEFORE.
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2018 subaru Impreza?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 34 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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