Subaru Forester · 2012–2026
Subaru Forester Wiper Blade Sizes
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
Last verified
Has the Subaru Forester wiper blades specification changed by year?
| Model years | Driver | Passenger | Rear | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 26" | 17" | 14" | Not independently confirmed for the SL generation this review cycle; carried forward from the SK generation's fitment as the most likely match. Measure the old blade before ordering. |
| 2019–2024 | 26" | 17" | 14" | Consistent across 2019–2024 per multiple parts-fitment sources. |
| 2014–2018 | 26" | 17" | 14" | Consistent across 2014–2018 per multiple owner and parts-fitment sources. |
| 2012–2013 | 26" | 19" | 14" | Some fitment guides list a 17-in passenger blade instead of 19-in for parts of this generation. Measure the old blade before ordering. |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The wiper blades on a Subaru Forester is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2025–2026 Subaru Forester
SL (6th generation) · Compact crossover SUV (Subaru Global Platform, redesigned) · Wiper blades
2019–2024 Subaru Forester
SK (5th generation) · Compact crossover SUV (Subaru Global Platform) · Wiper blades
2014–2018 Subaru Forester
SJ (4th generation) · Compact crossover SUV · Wiper blades
2012–2013 Subaru Forester
SH (3rd generation) · Compact crossover SUV · Wiper blades
Subaru Forester wiper blades: common questions
What size wiper blades does a Subaru Forester take?
- 26 inches on the driver's side and 17 inches on the passenger's side, plus a 14-inch rear blade.
Can you fit a longer wiper blade on a 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 Subaru Forester use?
- Not independently confirmed for the SL generation this review cycle; carried forward from the SK generation's fitment as the most likely match. Measure the old blade before ordering.. Blade packaging lists the connector type. Match it or the adapter will not latch.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SL)
- Subaru Media, Subaru debuts all-new 2025 Forester SUV (press release)
- Car and Driver, Tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid (specs, mpg, curb weight, tire size)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2025 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity (0W-16, 4.6 qt)
- sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Forester oil type by model year (2025, incl. S:HEV hybrid)
- KBB, 2025 Subaru Forester specs (180 hp across trims)
- Subaru.com, 2025 Forester Hybrid Edition (194 combined hp, e-CVT)
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- Conley Subaru, Forester lug nut torque by model year
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