[Andymarine12]

Has anybody had an issue with what looks like a foam seal or sound deadening material sticking out between their dashboard and window?

I found an image similar to what I am experiencing on the Forester board. Only difference is mine is split in half.

 

[Foveator]

I believe that's the gasket material between the windshield and the car. Your dealers should see it. That's a real sloppy job. I wonder if that's the original windshield. I can't imagine the factory being that sloppy.

 

[Andymarine12]

That’s exactly what I am thinking it is! I really hope that is the original windshield because I was sold a new vehicle and will raise **** if that wasn’t the case. Bringing it in tomorrow to be replaced.

 

[Jason]

In my seven years I've probably seen a couple dozen brand new cars have this. The first time I took it down to my service department and they used a flat head screw driver to push it back down. I've done the same every time I've come across one and never had a single complaint afterwards.

 

[WebSnyper]

In my seven years I've probably seen a couple dozen brand new cars have this. The first time I took it down to my service department and they used a flat head screw driver to push it back down. I've done the same every time I've come across one and never had a single complaint afterwards.

I kind of figured this would be the fix that would be performed.

 

[zulater]

Yeah this looks more like a scratch/vibration reducer that just sits between the windshield and the dash.

 

[Andymarine12]

Yes from what’s Subaru has told me isn’t this is a vibration reducer. But nothing my case the reducer is ripped in a couple places so the dealership is going to take it in and completely pI’ll the dash and replace. On a brand new vehicle i expect everything to be correct so just pushing it back in with a flat head is unacceptable (until the warranty is out).

 

[justmatt]

Tried pushing this back down with a plastic trim removal tool, the foam didn't budge. This has creeped up over the past year. Anyone else noticing a sudden foam creep after a few years?