I own a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek base model with just over 15,000 miles. I am raising a concern about the quality of the plastic used on the side mirrors.
Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, both mirrors began to warp and melt. The Lexington, Kentucky dealership replaced them promptly and professionally, and I want to note that their service was excellent.
However, the replacement mirrors are now showing the same melting issue. This is occurring in winter conditions, eliminating heat exposure as a likely cause. For comparison, I also own a 1998 Toyota Tacoma and my wife drives a 2015 Hyundai Accent—both with plastic mirrors that have never experienced this problem.
Based on my experience, the plastic used on the Crosstrek base?model mirrors appears to be of unusually low durability. This recurring issue is disappointing and raises concerns about material quality and long?term reliability.
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I own a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek base model with just over 15,000 miles. I am raising a concern about the quality of the plastic used on the side mirrors.
Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, both mirrors began to warp and melt. The Lexington, Kentucky dealership replaced them promptly and professionally, and I want to note that their service was excellent.
However, the replacement mirrors are now showing the same melting issue. This is occurring in winter conditions, eliminating heat exposure as a likely cause. For comparison, I also own a 1998 Toyota Tacoma and my wife drives a 2015 Hyundai Accent—both with plastic mirrors that have never experienced this problem.
Based on my experience, the plastic used on the Crosstrek base?model mirrors appears to be of unusually low durability. This recurring issue is disappointing and raises concerns about material quality and long?term reliability.
- hambrick009bh, Lexington, US