2004 Subaru Forester Wipers & Visibility Problems
1 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaint from NHTSA data
1
Complaints
Dec 2007 – Dec 2007
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Dec 2007
SUBARU REFUSES TO MAKE WINTER BLADES FOR THE REAR WIPER BLADE ON 2004-2008 SUBARU FORESTERS. THIS RESULTS IN REAR WIPER BLADES THAT ICE UP AND CANNOT EFFECTIVELY WIPE THE REAR WINDOW IN ICE OR SNOW. REAR VISION IS BLOCKED. THIS SUMMER BLADE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT. STOPPING ALONG SIDE A HIGHWAY TO CLEAN THEM OFF CAN BE A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE CONTACTED SUBARU SEVERAL TIMES ON THIS SINCE 2004. ALL THEY SAY IS THAT THEY WILL TALK ABOUT IT. CAN YOU MAKE THEM MANUFACTURE A WINTER BLADE? *TR
NHTSA #: 10211510
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