I think that was a standard update. I got a new set and they were like yours. The parts guy said they either changed the blade or the supplier, and folks like the new blades more.

 

Might be right. The description has a lot of replacement numbers

• Features:
• Superior, all-weather performance - innovative memory curve steel beam design.
• Infinite number of pressure points, compared to ordinary wiper blades with 6-8 pressure points - results in cleaner, clearer wipe for better visibility in every season.
• One piece wiper construction - resists snow and ice clogging.
• Aerodynamic profile - reduces wind lift at higher speeds, providing quiet operation with less chatter.
  
  Replaces Part Number: 86542FL030, 86542FL031, 86542SJ020, 86542XC03A, SOA591B726C

 

Hey guys, can you post a full picture of the supposedly 'bad' wiper blades? My '24 has a build date of 6/23, and I'd like to replace the wiper blades if I have the bad ones. I haven't driven in the rain yet, so no idea how they perform. Thank you.

 

Wish I did before I replaced them.

Here is a better picture of the SOA591B726 blade
It has a heavier construction and an "air foil" design
The original 2024 wipers on my outback did not have the "air foil" design

 

Below is the short (passenger) wiper on my '24. It has a tiny 'aerofoil' at the very end, at 90-deg... and a gap, the larger wiper doesn't have (see pic below). But the new wipers seem to have a much larger (and curved) aerofoil indeed. Is this something I should get for free, or will have to pay for them? If the former, should I talk to the parts guy, or the service guy? I'd just remove them myself (takes seconds), and get them exchanged, if possible. I definitely want to fix this problem before I encounter rain on a trip. Thank you for bringing it up.

 

My factory wipers made a weird noise on the return sweep.
The service department replaced them with new style free under warranty

 

Thank you. I just sent an email to the parts manager of the only Subaru dealer in town, and see what happens. Also asked him how much, in case they start giving me the run around, I'd just buy them. The service department was supposed to get back to me about the factory mounting damage on my wheels, and never heard back from them. It's a corporate owner with a very bad reputation, so not expecting much from them, but we'll see. Thanks again.

 

Wiper blades are covered by 3/36 warranty.

 

The blades on my 24 OBW make an annoying noise on the return... Build date was August.. I guess I still have the older style?

 

The blades on my 24 OBW make an annoying noise on the return...

I got the new style when they were replaced under warranty on my 2020. They made an annoying noise too for about the first half hour of driving in the rain, I was starting to wish I hadn't replaced them.

But then the noise went away and hasn't come back. Something must have worn off the new blades, cuz now they're fine.

 

The only dealer in town says I'd have to do a regular service visit for this, and wait like an hour, so f**k them. Plus I don't want them driving my car, potentially scuffing my door sills and door panel just for that, so will keep the original ones, and if they're that bad when I eventually test them in the rain, I'd just buy the new ones. Or preferably, buy the Bosch ones, so if anybody has the part numbers for those, it'd be great. The new ones cost $15.66 and $21.56 discounted, so I'd compare the Bosch ones with those prices. Thank you.

 

Or even better, buy the Bosch ones, so if anybody has the part numbers for those, it'd be great.

Bosch Icon 26OE (w/Adapter 6) - Driver
Bosch Icon 18OE (w/Adapter 6) - Passenger
Bosch H410 - Rear

 

2024 OBW, just had mine (front and back) changed last weekend at dealer. No cost. Much better than original. Had a ton of rain today and they worked flawlessly. They also clean the windshield better.
sg

 

After too many experiences where premium aftermarket wipers either cost too much, didn't perform, or gave up too soon, I'm now on Team OEM Wipers. I'm too lazy to drive to the dealer, so I ordered them from subaruonlineparts.com. Got the same ones with the airfoil. Nice folks helped me with some questions on my order, and they're a sponsor here, too.