NHTSA Complaint #11479618 — 2021 SUBARU ASCENT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11479618
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU ASCENT
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 14, 2022
Date Filed	August 16, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Windshield is extremely soft and cracks easily. In less than 1.5 years I've owned the car I've gotten 3 chips/cracks and now a 4th major one that requires a full replacement. No car previously owned ever had this issue, not even the previous Subaru. After searching online this seems to be a common problem in Subarus, as there was a class action suit for earlier models. Yes, car is currently available for inspection until repaired. Super soft windshield - if the windshield is broken completely on a highway, it's obviously a concern and a risk. Have not taken the car in yet, but will be to get it replaced.

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