2011 Subaru Forester Seat Belts Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats
This is an older car but still serviceable. The passenger side airbag warning light comes on sometimes accompanied by a seatbelt warming, whenever a passenger is seated and the car is moving. Also a message light indicates the passenger airbag is off. We took the car to a subaru dealer to see what could be done. The only remedy offered was to replace the entire seat at a cost exceeding $2000. Not cost effective for…
ODI 11301541
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* takata recall. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v358000 (air bags) and 12v099000 (seat belts). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10909655
Engine · Seat Belts
After 1 yr purchasing car new noticed high oil consumption. I was told normal wear by dealer. Now catalytic convertor is gone due to burning oil. Over $1500.00 to be replaced. I have to replace the rings so i won't have to replace the cat next year. I am going through 2 + qts. Of oil per 1000 miles .
ODI 11073362
Seat Belts
My vehicle was recalled and the rear seatbelts were replaced on 1/5/2013. However, the new seatbelt latches are too flush to the seat and are difficult to buckle/unbuckle. Additionally, the new middle seatbelt latch and strap interfers and blocks buckling the side seatbelts. *tr
ODI 10492001
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling out of a parking space at the cvs drug store, pine island rd and del prado blvd in cape coral fl., put the car into drive and the car accelerated on its on across the parking lot, hitting a parked car head on. My air bag deployed and my car hit the parked car so hard it drove it over a concrete barrier out of the lot. The damage to my car alone was $10,000. The other car was destroyed. I have had subaru cars…
Crash reported
ODI 10496757
Seat Belts · Service Brakes
I had purchased a new subaru forester in august of 2011 with an extended warranty for 7 years. It was a big investment for me and i had hoped to drive my new subaru forester 2011 for several years down the road. Shortly after purchasing it, i noticed the brakes to be defective and would not stop the vehicle in a timely fashion or quickly enough. My wife, who also happens to drive my car, also complained about its…
Crash reported
ODI 10494780
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v358000 (air bags) and 12v099000 (seat belts). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle…
ODI 10892444