--- title: "Subaru Forester Wipers: 26\" and 17\"" description: "How the Subaru Forester wiper blades specification changed from 2012 to 2026, compared generation by generation. The Subaru Forester takes a 26-inch driver-side blade and a 17-inch passenger-side blade. The rear wiper is 14 inches. Includes connector type and whether a longer blade will fit." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/wipers" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Subaru Forester Wiper Blade Sizes The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Subaru Forester wiper blades specification changed by year? | Model years | Driver | Passenger | Rear | Connector | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2025-2026](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025-2026/wipers) | 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](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/wipers) | 26" | 17" | 14" | Consistent across 2019-2024 per multiple parts-fitment sources. | | [2014-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/wipers) | 26" | 17" | 14" | Consistent across 2014-2018 per multiple owner and parts-fitment sources. | | [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/wipers) | 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. | ## 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 Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025-2026/wipers) - [2019-2024 Subaru Forester Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/wipers) - [2014-2018 Subaru Forester Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014-2018/wipers) - [2012-2013 Subaru Forester Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012-2013/wipers) ## 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)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Forester) - [Subaru Media, Subaru debuts all-new 2025 Forester SUV (press release)](https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2123/1/subaru-debuts-all-new-2025-forester-suv-new) - [Car and Driver, Tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid (specs, mpg, curb weight, tire size)](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a64352235/2025-subaru-forester-hybrid-drive/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2025 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity (0W-16, 4.6 qt)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2025/subaru/forester/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-fb25d-1/) - [sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Forester oil type by model year (2025, incl. S:HEV hybrid)](https://www.sportsubarusouth.com/subaru-research/subaru-forester-oil-type/) - [KBB, 2025 Subaru Forester specs (180 hp across trims)](https://www.kbb.com/subaru/forester/2025/specs/) - [Subaru.com, 2025 Forester Hybrid Edition (194 combined hp, e-CVT)](https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/forester/hybrid/2025.html) - [classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019-2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)](https://www.classaction.org/news/subaru-lawsuit-says-2019-2025-vehicles-plagued-by-electrical-system-defect-causing-parasitic-battery-drain) - [Conley Subaru, Forester lug nut torque by model year](https://www.conleysubaru.com/subaru-research/subaru-forester-lug-nut-torque/) ## Find your exact Forester - [2026](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2026) - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012) More Subaru Forester guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/tires) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.