2019+ Foresters develop spontaneous windshield cracks from the EyeSight bracket area.
Reviewed by SubaruReview Editorial Team · Last reviewed 2026-05-10 · Editorial standards
This is one of several documented Forester problems we track, and it fits inside the broader Reliability & Common Problems guide. If you're weighing repair against replacement, cross-check the Subaru repair-cost database and any open NHTSA recalls on your VIN before booking a shop.
Thin laminate + heated wiper de-icer creates stress concentration at the EyeSight camera mount; small impacts spider into long cracks.
OEM windshield is thinner than aftermarket replacements; thermal cycling around the heated wiper area.
OEM windshield is thinner than aftermarket replacements; thermal cycling around the heated wiper area.
National average $350–$1,600. Aftermarket glass runs $350-$700 but breaks EyeSight calibration; OEM glass + recalibration ($900-$1,600) is the correct fix.
Difficulty 1/5. Aftermarket Pilkington or Carlite windshield + recalibration
Long horizontal crack starting at the camera bracket; Crack appears overnight after a cold snap
Owners typically pay $350–$1,600 at an independent Subaru shop, parts and labor included. Our Subaru EyeSight Recalibration Cost guide breaks the job down by parts, labor hours, and where the money actually goes.
We rate it 1/5 on our DIY scale. Confident wrenchers can tackle it in a weekend using the permanent-fix steps above. Cross-reference the reliability & common problems hub for related jobs worth bundling while you're in there.
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