2005 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 14 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lower control · 8 records
- control arms · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- where diagnosed · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
- punch test · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
This vehicle is only 14 years old and i've had it for 2 years. I had it taken to my family mechanic for minor issues and found out that the suspension is completely rusted out. If i had been hit by someone or had hit a large hole, he said the vehicle would have completely collapsed.
ODI 11217730
Suspension
My control arm broke from corrosion while backing out of a parking space
ODI 11083681
Suspension
Front right lower control arm and axle broke with no warning while in motion. My significant other bought this car brand new from the showroom floor and returned it in 2011 for a recall "wvx34" nhtsa campaign 11v464000 for 03-08 forester front lower control arm recall-for this same issue. However, the bowser subaru garage failed to fulfill their obligation cause they failed to replace the rusted out parts and they…
ODI 11051631
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru forester. The vehicle was taken to galley west side imports to get the nhtsa campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension) completed and the technician put anti-corrosive adhesive on the vehicle. The contact stated five years later while the vehicle was operated at 60 mph, they felt an abnormal vibration. The vehicle was taken to the white wheel independent mechanic where it was…
ODI 11001357
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru forester. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for general inspection, the contact was informed that the front driver and passenger lower control arms showed corrosion. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11002123
Suspension
September 6, 2011, subaru recall 11v464000 or wyx-34, fron lower control arms may break due rust and corrosion from road salt. Corrective action was to punch test, and rustproof if ok; replace at no cost if test failed. My dealer on dec 19, 2011 performed punch test, and reported to subaru it passed and was rustproofed, according to subaru records. Mileage was97,158. On march 27, 2017, my forester failed safety…
ODI 10969290
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru forester. The contact stated that the front lower control arm was rusted out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The…
ODI 10968943
Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru forester. While driving at an unknown highway speed, a burning rubber odor emitted into the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and parked. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bucket suspension plate under the shock absorber failed, which impacted the suspension assembly on the rear passenger side and caused the…
ODI 10928516
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru forester. While driving at 10 mph, the contact heard an abnormally loud noise emit from the vehicle. The contact was able to stop and inspect the vehicle. The contact noticed that the drivers side front wheel had lodged up into the wheel well. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the control arm fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10764553
Steering · Suspension
After a scratchy, metallic noise that appeared suddenly in the lower front, while vehicle was in motion,steering was ceased. The steering wheel was locked and the vehicle could not be controlled. This resulted in a crash. The vehicle hit a tree. Substantial damage was done to the vehicle and it was declared as a total loss.
Crash reported
ODI 10731137
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru forester. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle veered to the left into a ditch. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the front passenger side control arm fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension) . The failure…
ODI 10732538
Suspension
My car was at my mechanics getting looked at. He noticed the lower front control arm brackets were corroded (the passenger side is severely corroded), told me about it and stressed that i needed to take it to a dealership asap to have it replaced. When i contacted the dealership, they confirmed the recall for my car, mentioned the service had already been performed (by the previous owner) and scheduled an…
ODI 10691164
Suspension
Lower control arm separated at weld due to rust through and caused car to loose control and crash. Both front airbags deployed. Minor injuries were sustained. The control arms were inspected by dealer approximately six months before the accident due to the recall for this component. They were deemed to be safe after a "punch test" and rustproofing applied. The recall also provided for replacement, however my car was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10492986
Suspension
Dt: the consumer stated that 2006 subaru was not driving correctly. Vehicle was all over the road, it did not drive straight and it went to the left or to the right. It was more noticeable when going fast. It was doing this all the time. The consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and they said that there was no problem. The consumer insisted vehicle did have enough caster. The dealer told the consumer that all of…
ODI 10131742