Same thing happened to my wifes 2019 subaru impreza. May 05, 2018 the class action lawsuit claimed the windshields of 20152016 subaru outback and legacy models contain one or more design andor manufacturing defects that cause the windshield to crack, chip. My 2019 subaru experienced spontaneous crack from under the wiper unit on the passenger side of the car. Subaru defective windshield lawsuit now includes many 2020. Subaru windshield crack lawsuits forester, outback classaction. Read what owners of the subaru vehicles complain about the most when writing to. The latest california lawsuit alleges subaru forester, outback and legacy windshields are dangerous because they spontaneously crack, chip. Subaru did pay for a replacement of my my16s windshield. The windshield wipers on your subaru are key components contributing to your visibility on the road. Subaru legacy 2005, icon black wiper blade by bosch. Will be issuing a warranty extension to address cracks or breakage in the deicer area of the windshield on 2015 and early production 2016 legacy and outback models equipped with the all weather package that included. So upsetting because its a known problem if people have eyesight system but as the others said subaru is not taking responsibility however wants to charge close to for replacement which 300 is to callabrote the eyesight windshield. Subaru outback questions is anyone having issues with.
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When auto companies know about a dangerous defect in their vehicles, they are. My 2019 subaru experienced spontaneous crack from under the. Subaru legacy and outback cracked windshields cause owners to file classaction lawsuit. The contact stated that the windshield cracked without impact. This is a subaru windshield defect yet no recall for same. My 2015 subaru legacy has a nice footlong crack in the windshield after a small pebble hit it as i was driving down the freeway. Jan 25, 2018 heads up to all subaru 2018 outback owners. Have owned 4 other subaru s, but this is my first forester. In october 2019, his life partners daughter was driving the vehicle when a crack appeared in the top left corner of the windshield. About 2 weeks ago, same thing, went out to my car at work and it was cracked in the same exact place.
Further investigation has determined the root cause for many of these failures to be the ceramic materials used for the blackcolored printed perimeter combined with the silvercolored material used. The complaint is brought by four plaintiffs who have had difficulties with their subaru windshields. Windshield crack developed on the passenger side edge, 12 up and grew toward the center. These imperfections detract from your ability to see clearly by causing streaks or a filmy haze to develop across the windshield while the wipers are in use. Do not recall anything recently hitting the windshield either, although i am sure like most cars some road debris has been kicked up into my windshield. The crack was near the bottom of the windshield, and over the next few days, it splintered and expanded to cover much of the windshield.
In the case of subaru, the company sent out windshield recalls stating the. Wtk71 windshield wiper motor 20102014 subaru legacy. A subaru windshield lawsuit alleges the glass chips, cracks and breaks. Your 2015 subaru legacy wiper blades become less effective with time as the rubber wears, cracks, or grows contaminated with road debris. A santa maria, california resident has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against subaru of america, inc. At 5pm, i started the car and turned the air on high.
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It is on the very bottom of the passenger side and is about 6 inches. As one of the largest auto glass companies in the nation, windshield guru specializes in. But even your legacy isnt prepared to always avoid the random road debris that can result in unexpected and inconvenient auto glass damage. For example, plaintiff stephen merman bought a 2018 subaru forester. I also know people complain about the quality of subaru glass and how easily it breaks. Oem 20052009 subaru windshield wiper washer nozzle spray jet mpn 86636ag10c fits. I was aware that subaru was having problems with windshields cracking as i had such. Subaru windshield cracks need to be reported to safercar. Subaru windshield crack lawsuits forester, outback. Subaru extends windshield warranty technically speaking. A subaru cracked windshield lawsuit alleges numerous subaru owners and lessees have complained for years about legacy and outback windshields that chip, crack and fracture, followed by replacement.
Subaru outback questions is anyone having issues with 2018. The class action lawsuit claimed the windshields of 20152016 subaru outback and legacy models contain one or more design andor manufacturing defects that. If you own a 20172020 subaru outback, forester, crosstrek, impreza, or legacy model and have experienced a cracked windshield for no apparent reason, you can file a complaint with the nhtsa by. Soa quality assurance has identified an increase in the number of cracked windshields on some 2015 and 2016my. Jun 06, 2017 a santa maria, california resident has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against subaru of america, inc. It is a safety hazard to drive with a damaged windshield, so we urge you to replace your subaru legacy windshield as soon as possible. The windshield wipers are exposed to a range of elements, including direct sunlight, which can start to wear them out over a period of time. Rain, snow, ice, mud, bugs, dust, dirt, road grit grease. Our 2018 subaru outback with 3800 kms less than 3 months old developed a crack in the lower defrost area of. Less than 2,000 miles on the vehicle and a stone happened to crack the bottom part of the windshield towards the driver side. Autoglassonly is the largest automotive glass repair network in the united states and provides full installation on all subaru legacy auto glass and windshields that we offer.
I was aware that subaru was having problems with windshields cracking as i had such a problem with my 2015 outback. Subaru windshield lawsuit says replacement glass is. A clear windshield is necessary for driving safely and you never know what or when your windshield will need to be wiped clean. Service parts and third party manufacturers arent ready to go day 1. The other nonsubaru cars ive owned usually just experience a chip or pit when something hard hits the glass. My 2019 subaru outback just completely randomly cracked while on highway. Dont blame subaru this is true of all manufacturers when releasing a new car. Dec 27, 2019 20172020 subaru legacy 20192020 subaru ascent according to the plaintiffs, customers say the windshields crack and break from simple and light impacts to the glass, a problem no subaru owner expects to experience on an expensive vehicle.
Crack is at the middle top right by where the mirror is and extends about 7 inches down to the ri. Subaru is no different than any other manufacturer. It sounds unlikely, but numerous outback and legacy owners have filed. Windshield replacement subaru legacy our customer service representatives are friendly and windshield guru installers provide quality in work, we guarantee it. They clear away any debris or moisture that is present on the glass that could block your frame of view. Broken windshield repair advice 2020 outback subaru outback. Subaru forester, outback or legacy and had their windshield crack or chip. Subaru windshield lawsuit says replacement glass is defective. We bought it and 2 weeks later, it happend overnight, we came out to a huge crack starting from the bottom of the windshield in the middle going up 12 ins and making a j turn all the way to the passenger side. Subaru forester, outback, legacy cracking windshield class action. Subaru forester, outback, legacy cracking windshield class. The legacy offers an impressive 175 to 256 horsepower, depending on what features you choose. Legacy our customer service representatives are friendly and windshield guru installers provide quality in work, we guarantee it.
Took a while extra because of the camera had to be calibrated. Love may be what makes a subaru a subaru, but nobody loves getting glass damage. Subaru windshield lawsuit includes outback, forester, crosstrek, impreza, legacy and ascent. What you see below is a previous search for a subaru outback legacy windshield glass and does not include all the windshield glass in your area. Any or all of these things will decrease your visibility day or night. Subaru windshield lawsuit says glass cracks and breaks. To find your subaru outback legacy windshield glass from a recycler near you, just enter the year of your vehicle and your zip code in the above form and press the find button. A crack in the windshield appeared at the bottom of the passenger side, it started as around 10 inches but a second crack later appeared the full height of the windshield. Subaru legacy windshield replacement costs and quotes. Subaru of america loses the lawsuit over faulty windshields. What you see below is a previous search for a subaru legacy windshield glass and does not include all.
Windshield guru is proud to offer the lowest price on subaru legacy windshields. Class action claims certain subaru windshields are defective. Subaru uses the eyesight driver assist safety system attached to the inside of the upper windshield and the lawsuit contends cracks in the windshield hamper the safety system from working properly. A third faulty windshield lawsuit is now filed against subaru. Subaru loses lawsuit over faulty outback windshields.
Soa quality assurance has identified an increase in the number of cracked windshields on some 2015 and 2016my legacy and outback models. Dont put off a subaru windshield replacement or a subaru windshield repair just because youre in an unfamiliar zip code or youre concerned about windshield replacement cost and whether your rain sensors will still work if you got a new one installed. What you see below is a previous search for a subaru legacy windshield glass and does not include all the windshield glass in your area. Subaru was found guilty of knowing of faulty windshields in the 20152016 model years and was forced to pay to replace them for a specific time period. Your subaru legacy is ready, willing, and able to get you through almost anything. Subaru facing class action lawsuit over windshield cracks in. As one of the largest auto glass companies in the nation, windshield guru specializes in replacing subaru legacy windshields. No rock hitting it or impact of any kind that we can see. Further investigation has determined the root cause for many of these failures to be the ceramic materials used for the blackcolored printed perimeter combined with the silvercolored material used for the wiper deicer portion of the windshield glass.
It has been a nightmare trying to get this windshield in operating condition and have been to the. Outback cracked windshield subaru owners must watch. Unfortunately, the crack appeared while the car was parked in my driveway and had not been hit by anything. Get uptodate subaru legacy windshield pricing instantly on our website by visiting our auto glass quote page or by calling 18003447480. Broken windshield repair advice 2020 outback subaru. The other non subaru cars ive owned usually just experience a chip or pit when something hard hits the glass. Subaru outback legacy windshield glass used car parts. The crack looks like it starts at the extreme bottom of the windshield.
I had no cracks my car suddenly had an spontaneous crack from bottom and it was foot long. The contact stated that the crack extended across the windshield. I crack suddenly had appeared from the edge below the wiper, without a rock impact. Not every option is the same price so replacement costs may vary from part to part. Why your 2016 subaru legacy wiper blades are critical. Not because they dont break they do but stocks of replacement windshield are often way backordered. Subaru legacy 2009, icon black wiper blade by bosch. A chip or crack is never expected or convenient, but you shouldnt wait until a crack spreads or the damage becomes a danger. Get the best deals on windshields for subaru legacy when you shop the largest online. If you have a 2018 subaru legacy, 4 door sedan, be aware the subaru legacy has 2 different windshield replacement options for green tint so depending on what style subaru legacy you have will determine the replacement part needed and the cost for the replacement windshield on your legacy.
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Subaru outback questions windshield hairline crack. I have the same issue with a brand new subaru outback 3. The subaru legacy is a midsize sedan that offers two different power plants. Why your 2018 subaru legacy wiper blades are critical. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. Subaru cracked windshield class action revised top class actions. The dealership insists it must be due to a rock or something hitting the window. Our 2018 subaru outback with 3800 kms less than 3 months old developed a crack in the lower defrost area of the windshield. Jul 24, 2017 2019 subaru legacy 3300 miles, parked in the garage at night with no crack and upon backing it out in the morning a crack coming from the lower passenger wiper heater area upward at an angle then toward the center of the windshield toward the mirror. Subaru legacy windshield replacement subaru legacy.
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