Visibility Wiper failure reports: 3525 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 7 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader visibility wiper safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The visibility wiper component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by visibility wiper problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Forester | 346 | 0 |
| 2020 Subaru Outback | 272 | 0 |
| 2019 Subaru Outback | 271 | 0 |
| 2022 Subaru Outback | 234 | 0 |
| 2020 Subaru Forester | 234 | 0 |
| 2018 Subaru Outback | 210 | 0 |
| 2017 Subaru Outback | 180 | 0 |
| 2018 Subaru Forester | 123 | 0 |
| 2015 Subaru Outback | 111 | 0 |
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | 106 | 0 |
| 2017 Subaru Forester | 93 | 0 |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | 86 | 0 |
| 2016 Subaru Outback | 75 | 0 |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | 67 | 0 |
| 2021 Toyota Venza | 65 | 0 |
| 2019 Subaru Ascent | 60 | 0 |
| 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | 56 | 0 |
| 2019 Subaru Impreza | 52 | 0 |
| 2020 Subaru Legacy | 50 | 0 |
| 2020 Subaru Impreza | 48 | 0 |
| 2019 Subaru Legacy | 46 | 0 |
| 2020 Subaru Ascent | 44 | 0 |
| 2020 Ram 1500 | 35 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius | 33 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius V | 32 | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius C | 32 | 0 |
| 2017 Subaru Legacy | 30 | 0 |
| 2015 Subaru Legacy | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 Subaru Crosstrek | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza | 28 | 0 |
Based on 3525 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, visibility wiper issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific visibility wiper complaint details.
The Subaru Forester is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with visibility wiper complaints filed with NHTSA.
Visibility Wiper failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some visibility wiper complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have visibility wiper issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a visibility wiper recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.