SubaruForester2009
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2009 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 27, 2018 · 178,730 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes · Suspension

    Engine squeeking, hood pops up, skips gears, brakes schreetch, electrical lights all on, window fell down, leaks horribly, heat and air alternate, concern for family safety. Dealer guaranteed verified all safe, clear car fax, and subaru service verified many major safety issues is now 'unsafe'

    ODI 11090141

  • November 10, 2016

    Engine · Power Train · Suspension

    Car was shaking during accleration, street n highway, esp low gears, less after getting up to ~50 mph. Cv boot leaking. Replaced axle. Car still shaking with acceleration. Mgt have to try replacing other frt axle. Only 82000. Just had to replace transmission also! I don't know what system that calls under ...transmission went about 81000, june ~8th . I had couple incidences of car not accelerating when pressing…

    ODI 10925600

  • September 11, 2014

    Driveshaft · Suspension · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    2009 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to recall and other repair issues. *smd the consumer stated the recall was performed. However, she did not understand why the drive shaft and front sway bar needed to be replaced, on a vehicle with 70,000 miles. Also, the windshield wipers and left front wheel bearing were replaced. *jb

    ODI 10652257

  • September 8, 2014 · 55,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension · Wheels

    Car was being driven north on i 83 when the car (subaru forester 2009) started swaying between two lanes. I couldn't control the steering wheel to stop the swaying until the car speed lowered considerably. Other cars along side and behind my car took evasive action to avoid hitting my car. I drove the car home safely after i was able to gain control of the steering. I am concerned about the safety of the car even…

    ODI 10633245

  • July 1, 2013 · 35,000 miles

    Suspension

    Driving over bumps and pot holes, i heard a sound coming from the cars suspension. It doesn't matter what speed you drive you hear it anyways. *tr

    ODI 10525775