2010 Subaru Forester Seats Problems
- 65
- 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 65 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- left side · 30 records
- side seat · 28 records
- front left · 20 records
- drivers seat · 17 records
- right side · 16 records
- seat frame · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
The front left weld on the driver's seat broke around 90,000 miles. This is a problem that at least 40 other drivers have bothered to report on this website. I was driving about 35 mph at the time the front left side of my seat sunk down and it's been stuck like that ever since.
ODI 11051304
Seats
Driver seat sagging due to broken seat frame. The spot weld, where the cushion attaches, is broken. The dealer wants $350 to replace.
ODI 10994645
Seats
Drivers seat support failure. My 2010 subaru forester limited has what appears to be a broken weld or support in the drivers seat. While the power seat still functions, the left side of the seat cushion/seat frame has collapsed. If the power seat is raised, only the right side rises creating an uneven seating surface and very uncomfortable and not particularly safe since the integrity of the seat is now in question.…
ODI 10915316
Seats
About 2 weeks ago the drivers seat started making a squeaking noise when would sit down. After 2 weeks of this squeaking noise, part of the drivers seat frame broke, seems to be a bad weld. When sitting on the seat, the front left side of the seat bottom sinks down. This seems incredibly unsafe and it's something that should never break in the first place. I am the original owner and weigh about 170 lbs. I'm not…
ODI 10903656
Seats
As i got in my 2010 subaru forester the driver's seat with less than 60,000 miles snapped. The car was stationary at the time, and i weigh 180 pounds. The welding on the left side of the seat snapped and the seat then sat on the metal bracket underneath. If this had happened while i was driving it could have been very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10938506
Seats
It appears seat weld broke on driver's seat where it attaches to bracket. After searching online i found this is very common. It could pose a hazard to the safe operation of the vehicle and potentially come loose in an accident.
ODI 10891710
Seats
The driver's seat collapses on the left side when driver gets in. Based on internet seaches this is a known issue with subaru forester seats.
ODI 11156732
Seats
Entered vehicle and sat down on drivers seat and there was a loud pop and the left front corner of the driver seat dropped. Removed side cover and found two welds broken from bracket that goes to the seat bottom. After looking on safercar.gov found same issue with other foresters. The car was bought new and was never abused. Never had a problem with it until now.
ODI 10870252
Seats
Sat down in drivers seat to drive, everything normal. Approx 1.5-2 minutes later while driving straight, approx. 10-15 mph over a slightly bumpy neighborhood street, i hear a small "snap" underneath seat and front left part of driver seat collapses. Seat feels very unstable and off center, almost to the point of being unsafe while turning and using pedals. Upon looking underneath the seat; the front bracket had…
ODI 10840069
Seats
Driver side seat collapsed on front left side offering no support. Awkward seating position. After doing research it seems to be common and is a welding issue. It happens while i was driving making a turn almost causing an accident.
ODI 10839580
Seats
The driver's side power seat collapsed for the second time. A few months ago the right side collapsed. I found that the toggle bracket on the upper right seat frame broke loose from the lower scissor assembly that raises and lowers the seat. The toggle bracket is held the the scissor assembly by two spot welds. The spot welds broke loose causing the seat to fail. There was no subaru tsb or warranty coverage so i…
ODI 10837001
Seats
While sitting on the driver's seat, the front left portion of the seat collapsed downward, and now has no support from the frame of the seat. Dealer has confirmed that the welds on the seat bracket have failed. This seems likely to be the result of a factory defect, as this seat has not been abused or had an abnormal amount of weight supported on it. My concern now is in the safety of the restraint system.
ODI 10820092
Seats
While fastening seatbelt, drivers seat, front left corner, made a "snap" noise and dropped slightly under driver's leg; now is unstable, does not support driver's left leg properly, feels uneven and off balance. Vehicle was stationary, in parking lot.
ODI 10837543
Seats
The base of the driver's seat has broken loose at the left front corner
ODI 10789121
Seats
While sitting stationary in parking lot, drivers power seat suddenly dropped a few inches. Upon inspection i noticed the front bracket which attaches to the underside of the seat had snapped (weld broke on the left side).
ODI 10853164
Seats
Failed spot weld on driver's seat left support bracket. Left side of driver's seat collapses down without support.
ODI 10759103
Seats
I was driving when suddenly i felt a crack or snap in the lower front left portion of my driver's seat. The front left portion of the seat felt soft, when getting out of the car the seat sagging and shifting (unlike the right side of the seat). According to the dealer, it was due to the failure of a broken bracket or bolt and they will have to replace the front seat frame bracket for 381.00. There have been many…
ODI 10765325
Seats
Drivers side seat cushion collapsed on left side and became loose due to a weld failure on the seat frame. I believe that the loose seat cushion compromises the integrity of the restraint system and warrants a safety recall.
ODI 10760895
Seats
Front left corner of driver seat fell/collapsed. Bracket connected to frame of seat broke away. Will have to be re-welded back to frame.
ODI 10731362
Seats
The front left corner of the driver's seat has broken and no longer provides support for your left leg. This corner of the seat collapses towards the floor when minimal force is applied. After investigating, two spot welds underneath the front left corner of the driver's seat have failed and have detached.
ODI 10760149
Seats
The spot weld that secures the front right of the driver's seat broke.
ODI 10723775
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the front driver side seat fractured causing the contact to slide downward. The contact stated that he had to hold himself up using the steering wheel in order to drive. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10839415
Seats
Noticed driver's seat (power) was not providing normal support on left side. Assumed it was just age related deterioration at first, but when i investigated i found two welds on the seat frame assembly (pn 64100sc001) had failed. I was concerned that this might have an impact on the performance of the restraint systems and contacted dealer and subaru to seek assistance in a repair. None was offered. I ordered a…
ODI 10743497
Seats
I got in my car and sat on the drivers seat and the left side of the seat dropped down. It appears that whatever was holding it up let go and now the support is not there. My left leg has no support, it's just resting very low. Not good on my leg or back. *tr
ODI 10671725
Seats
When getting into the driver's seat i noticed the left side of my seat was 1-2 inches lower than the right side. When trying to adjust the seat, the controls moved the right side up and down, but the left side remains stationary at the bottom. Also the lumbar support controls no longer function.
ODI 10854540