The world outside your Subaru vehicle can make a mess of the windshield. From road debris to insects to weather, it all congregates on the glass and obstructs your view of your surroundings. That's why your vehicle has a set of factory-equipped windshield wipers. They're the metal arms that swing across the windshield to clear things out of the way. You may even have one at the rear window, depending on your model.

What Do Wiper Blades Do?

However, the arms would quickly scratch permanent grooves into your windshield glass. Fortunately, the wipers have wiper blades attached to them. These rubberized strips cushion the contact between wiper and glass, while also applying pressure to maintain the consistent, smooth contact you need to remove obstructions. Unfortunately, wiper blades can and do go bad Ð even high-quality ones such those found on your Subaru.

How Do You Spot Failing Wiper Blades?

Signs of problems include:

The wipers skip or bounce across the windshield glass
The wiper blades leave streaks on your windshield
Squeaking noises
Chattering noises when your wipers are running
Blade detachment
Cracked or broken pieces of rubber

Which Wiper Blades Work Best?

When you need to replace your wiper blades, choose the right ones for your model: genuine Subaru. They're the only ones that are guaranteed to be compatible right out of the box. Find yours, along with anything else you need, right here in our online auto parts catalog. Buy now to save time and money!