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Verdict · September 10, 2026

2021 Subaru Crosstrek: Lease or Buy? The Windshield Math Says Lease

With 115 complaints, 29 targeting visibility issues and a pattern of spontaneous windshield cracks, you want to return this Crosstrek before the warranty expires.

Verdict · August 23, 2026

2020 Subaru Forester: Lease or Buy Verdict

The 2020 Forester's 252 windshield complaints in three years make leasing the safer bet: you can walk away before the visibility gremlins become your financial problem.

Buyer guide · June 23, 2026

That Tiny Windshield Chip Will Become a $400 Crack This Summer. Fix It for $15

Summer heat is what turns a harmless rock chip into a windshield-spanning crack. A chip is a cheap or free fix. A crack means full replacement, and on a newer car that now includes camera recalibration. Here is how to handle a chip the smart way before the heat does it for you.