Hello, just got the new 2024 Crosstrek. I have quickly noticed that the new holes on the front wheel cladding are angled in a way that allows the tires to splash directly onto the side body. It is astonishing to me that such defect would not have been noticed by Subaru. I remember commenting at the dealer how I was surprised how the demo seemed to be so dirty as it is unusual to see dirty demos, now I understand why. I don't usually notice things like that but it was that dirty. So is my car now. I don't see how I can block these holes and can't foresee the next few years with a dirty car. Anyone else with the same experience?
2024 crosstrek front wheel cladding air outlet causing dirt splashing
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in the cladding itself. Subaru refers to them as air outlets in the front wheel cladding.
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Yes! I was noticing how dirty my subaru was getting and couldn't figure out why, but it must be the wheel cladding! I've never seen so much dirt on the rear door as well. I'm wondering if mud flaps might help?
YES, this is a big cause for concern in snow country with sand and road salt. Trying to figure out this can be resolved . Service manager showed no concern. Subaru should resove this.
I hate to break it to y'all, but the "holes" in the front wheel cladding are not a defect. Subaru did that on purpose.
It stems from an aerodynamic issue they found while working in a wind tunnel before the car was released.
It has to do with turbulence within the wheel wells. Something related to the redesign on the 24+ models, that was not an issue (presumably) on the 23 and older units. The Subaru regional guy that told me this, overheard the conversation I was having with my sales guy, and filled us in on the basic reason for the change.
Look closely at the lower rear corners of the rear bumper and you will see a slot that does the same thing as the fronts.
Albeit without the dust and dirt issue.
Betting it has something to do with squeezing .01% more fuel economy out of the car.
It stems from an aerodynamic issue they found while working in a wind tunnel before the car was released.
It has to do with turbulence within the wheel wells. Something related to the redesign on the 24+ models, that was not an issue (presumably) on the 23 and older units. The Subaru regional guy that told me this, overheard the conversation I was having with my sales guy, and filled us in on the basic reason for the change.
Look closely at the lower rear corners of the rear bumper and you will see a slot that does the same thing as the fronts.
Albeit without the dust and dirt issue.
Betting it has something to do with squeezing .01% more fuel economy out of the car.