2009 Subaru Forester Steering Problems
- 3
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
At approx 40 mph, on wet road (no standing water) vehicle lost control and began swerving uncontrollably across three lanes of traffic. Driver was unable to control vehicle with steering maneuvers. Immediately before incident, driver could feel traction loss in rear tires. Rear of vehicle slid to right than to left and continued fishtailing until vehicle regained traction. Driver was safely able to pull to side of…
ODI 10691230
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
Steering · Wheels
The tire wells of my 2009 subaru forrester fill with snow and ice to the point that the steering is affected- it is difficult to control the car. I have been living in the same area for many years and i have never experienced this with a vehicle (previously i have driven an altima, jetta, civic and celica) and the previous vehicles have not been advertised as 'snow condition' vehicles. I drive in plowed lanes (not…
ODI 10311193