What type of wiper blade should I buy for the 2012 Subaru Forester?

Conventional, beam (frameless), and hybrid blades are all available for the 2012 Subaru Forester (24" driver, 18" passenger — a staggered pair). Treat conventional, beam, and hybrid as product styles, not fitment proof. For the 2012 Subaru Forester, keep the checked lengths above and confirm the 9 X 3 Hook adapter is included; length alone is not enough.

Does the 2012 Subaru Forester have a rear wiper blade?

Yes. The 2012 Subaru Forester uses a 14" rear wiper blade. Confirm the size in the retailer's selector before ordering.

When should I replace the wiper blades on the 2012 Subaru Forester?

Replacement timing is not vehicle-specific on this page. Replace when blades streak, chatter, crack, tear, or harden; use the checked positions above and confirm the connector or adapter at checkout.

2012 Subaru Forester wiper blade size

The 2012 Subaru Forester uses a 24" driver-side wiper blade, a 18" passenger-side blade, and a 14" rear wiper blade with 9 X 3 Hook connectors. Supported by 8 checked sources.

Driver 24"

Passenger 18"

Rear 14"

Connector 9 X 3 Hook

Blade sizes: Verified Connector: Verified Last verified: 2026-06-12 Primary source: WiperSizeChart

Front sizes confirmed unchanged across 4 model years (2010–2013).

Size changed at this generation boundary: Checked records show 26" driver / 17" passenger for 2014–2025 — different from this 2012 page. Confirm this is the correct model year before ordering.

Driver blade is 6" longer than passenger blade (24" vs 18").

Check retailer search paths View sources

Conventional, beam, or hybrid — which type should I buy? →

Bosch ICON Beam

Driver 24" → Passenger 18" →

Rain-X Latitude Water Repellency

Driver 24" → Passenger 18" →

Trico Tech Beam

Driver 24" → Passenger 18" →

Search shortcuts only — confirm blade length, vehicle selector fitment, and adapter before ordering.

2012 Subaru Forester wiper blade size chart

Item	Size	Notes
Driver	24"	Driver-side wiper blade
Passenger	18"	Passenger-side wiper blade
Rear	14"	Rear wiper blade
Connector	9 X 3 Hook	Checked connector / arm type

Retailer searches:

Walmart → AutoZone → Amazon → O'Reilly →

Subaru Forester wiper blade sizes by year

16 checked Subaru Forester years. Same front blade sizes for 2010–2013 in checked records. Confirm the exact year before ordering.

Year	Driver	Passenger	Rear	Connector
2025 Size changed	26"	17"	14"	Wet D-PTB
2024 Size changed	26"	17"	26" Confirm at checkout	Wet D-PTB
2023	26"	17"	14"	Wet D-PTB
2022	26"	17"	14"	Wet D-PTB
2021	26"	17"	14"	Wet D-PTB
2020	26"	17"	14"	Wet D-PTB
2019	26"	17"	14"	Wet D-PTB
2018	26"	17"	14"	9 X 3 Hook
2017	26"	17"	14"	9 X 3 Hook
2016	26"	17"	14"	9 X 3 Hook
2015	26"	17"	14"	9 X 3 Hook
2014 Size changed	26"	17"	14"	9 X 3 Hook
2013	24"	18"	14"	9 X 3 Hook
2012 Current page	24"	18"	14"	9 X 3 Hook
2011	24"	18"	14"	9 X 3 Hook
2010	24"	18"	14"	9 X 3 Hook

Year-specific context

2012 sits between 2013 and 2011 in this Forester year table. It is the fourteenth-newest listed Forester row in this table. For this Forester, compare the fourteenth-newest row with the thirteenth-newest row above and the fifteenth-newest row below before checkout. Same visible pattern: 2013, 2011, 2010. Compare the exact year row before ordering.

2012 Subaru Forester fitment notes

Connector type: 9 X 3 Hook

9 X 3 Hook connector confirmed. Confirm the package includes that adapter.

Verify before checkout

If a retailer shows different sizes, compare source dates before ordering.

Vehicle-specific evidence notes

Front pair

This row uses a staggered front pair: 24" driver, 18" passenger.

Rear position

Rear: 14", supported by WiperSizeChart and Rain-X.

Source coverage

Source table: 8 checked source rows. Driver: 4 source labels; passenger: 4 source labels.

Connector evidence

Connector: 9 X 3 Hook, checked.

Before ordering for this 2012 Subaru Forester

Checkout verification checklist

Front pair: Choose 24" driver and 18" passenger.
Rear blade: Select a 14" rear blade.
Connector: 9 X 3 Hook. Confirm the package includes this adapter.
Source check: 2026-06-12 from WiperSizeChart.

About this data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last verified: 2026-06-12.

This page-specific source pack checked WiperSizeChart. Driver: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Rain-X, PIAA, Valeo Canopy; passenger: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Rain-X, PIAA, Valeo Canopy; rear: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Rain-X.

Blade sizes: Verified
Rear status: 14" verified
Connector: Verified
Sources: WiperSizeChart
Cross-checked: Bosch, TRICO, AutoZone, O'Reilly, Rain-X, PIAA, Valeo Canopy

Field-level source support

Driver blade: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Rain-X, PIAA, Valeo Canopy
Passenger blade: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Rain-X, PIAA, Valeo Canopy
Rear blade: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Rain-X
Connector / arm: Supported by Rain-X

Source	Role	Supports	Checked	Link
Bosch	Cross-check source	Checked only	2026-06-12	Visit source
TRICO	Cross-check source	Checked only	2026-06-12	Visit source
AutoZone	Retailer fitment check	Checked only	2026-06-12	Checked source
O'Reilly	Retailer fitment check	Checked only	2026-06-12	Checked source
WiperSizeChart	Primary fitment reference	Driver, Passenger, Rear	2026-06-12	Checked source
Rain-X	Cross-check source	Driver, Passenger, Rear, Connector	2026-06-14	Visit source
PIAA	Cross-check source	Driver, Passenger	2026-07-03	Visit source
Valeo Canopy	Cross-check source	Driver, Passenger	2026-07-03	Visit source