2016 Subaru Forester wiper blade size
The 2016 Subaru Forester uses a 26" driver-side wiper blade, a 17" passenger-side blade, and a 14" rear wiper blade with 9 X 3 Hook connectors. Supported by 7 checked sources.
Front sizes confirmed unchanged across 12 model years (2014–2025).
Size changed at this generation boundary: Checked records show 24" driver / 18" passenger for 2010–2013 — different from this 2016 page. Confirm this is the correct model year before ordering.
Driver blade is 9" longer than passenger blade (26" vs 17").
Same blade pattern also fits the 2016 Subaru Outback in checked records.
Search shortcuts only — confirm blade length, vehicle selector fitment, and adapter before ordering.
2016 Subaru Forester wiper blade size chart
| Item | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 26" | Driver-side wiper blade |
| Passenger | 17" | Passenger-side wiper blade |
| Rear | 14" | Rear wiper blade |
| Connector | 9 X 3 Hook 9 X 3 Hook Simplified sketch for identification only. Adapter shapes vary by brand. Open connector guide | Checked connector / arm type |
Checked rows for the 2016 Subaru Forester share the same visible driver / passenger / rear pattern with 2016 Subaru Outback. This page is still keyed to the exact Forester row; use that model in the seller selector before checkout.
Subaru Forester wiper blade sizes by year
16 checked Subaru Forester years. Same front blade sizes for 2014–2025 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 Current page | 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 | 24" | 18" | 14" | 9 X 3 Hook |
| 2011 | 24" | 18" | 14" | 9 X 3 Hook |
| 2010 | 24" | 18" | 14" | 9 X 3 Hook |
2016 sits between 2017 and 2015 in this Forester year table. It is the tenth-newest listed Forester row in this table. For this Forester, compare the tenth-newest row with the ninth-newest row above and the eleventh-newest row below before checkout. Same visible pattern: 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014. Compare the exact year row before ordering.
2016 Subaru Forester fitment notes
9 X 3 Hook connector confirmed. Confirm the package includes that adapter.
If a retailer shows different sizes, compare source dates before ordering.
Vehicle-specific evidence notes
This row uses a staggered front pair: 26" driver, 17" passenger.
Rear: 14", supported by WiperSizeChart.
Source table: 7 checked source rows. Driver: 3 source labels; passenger: 3 source labels.
Connector: 9 X 3 Hook, checked.
Before ordering for this 2016 Subaru Forester
- Front pair: Choose 26" driver and 17" passenger.
- Rear blade: Select a 14" rear blade.
- Connector: 9 X 3 Hook. Confirm the package includes this adapter.
- Source check: 2026-06-11 from Rain-X.
About this data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last verified: 2026-06-11.
This page-specific source pack checked Rain-X. Driver: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA; passenger: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA; rear: Supported by WiperSizeChart.
- Blade sizes
- Verified
- Rear status
- 14" verified
- Connector
- Verified
- Sources
- Rain-X
- Cross-checked
- TRICO, AutoZone, O'Reilly, WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA
- Driver blade: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA
- Passenger blade: Supported by WiperSizeChart, Bosch, PIAA
- Rear blade: Supported by WiperSizeChart
- Connector / arm: Supported by Rain-X
| Source | Role | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain-X | Primary fitment reference | Connector | 2026-06-14 | Visit source |
| TRICO | Cross-check source | Checked only | 2026-06-10 | Visit source |
| AutoZone | Retailer fitment check | Checked only | 2026-06-10 | Checked source |
| O'Reilly | Retailer fitment check | Checked only | 2026-06-10 | Checked source |
| WiperSizeChart | Cross-check source | Driver, Passenger, Rear | 2026-06-10 | Checked source |
| Bosch | Cross-check source | Driver, Passenger | 2026-06-11 | Visit source |
| PIAA | Cross-check source | Driver, Passenger | 2026-07-03 | Visit source |
2016 Subaru Forester maintenance checklist
One part checked. Look up the rest while you're here.
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