2012–2013 Subaru Forester Wiper Blade Sizes

Which Subaru Forester model years does this cover?

These wiper blades specifications apply to every Subaru Forester built from 2012 through 2013 — the SH (3rd generation), compact crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2013 Subaru Forester

• 20122.5X Touring trim added above 2.5X Limited with HID headlights, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, and silver roof rails; 2.5XT models gain a larger rear spoiler
• 2012–2013Facelift years of the SH generation; non-turbo trims run the newer FB25 while the 2.5XT retains the EJ25 turbo through the end of production in 2013
• 2013Minor changes only: Sky Blue dropped from the exterior color palette, replaced by Marine Blue and Deep Cherry Pearl

What size wiper blades does a 2012–2013 Subaru Forester take?

26 inches on the driver's side and 19 inches on the passenger's side, plus a 14-inch rear blade.

Can you fit a longer wiper blade on a 2012–2013 Subaru Forester?

Going up one inch usually clears, but it is not free: an oversized driver's blade can overlap the passenger blade at the top of the sweep, or run off the edge of the glass and chatter. The factory sizes are chosen to sweep the maximum area without contact.

What wiper connector does a 2012–2013 Subaru Forester use?

Some fitment guides list a 17-in passenger blade instead of 19-in for parts of this generation. Measure the old blade before ordering.. Blade packaging lists the connector type. Match it or the adapter will not latch.