2016 Subaru Forester Unknown Or Other Problems
- 30
- 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 30 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- foot brake · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
The eyesight has turned off several times recently and won't turn back on until i stop and restart car. I have had the car for 3.5 years and this has never happened before. There was no sunlight and very light mist this last time. There was nothing blocking the eyesight camera at all. This is not the safety feature that i paid extra for.
ODI 11307785
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Weak or thin windshield that chips/cracks easily causing visibility issues at night/rain/snow etc.
ODI 11280211
Unknown Or Other
Having trouble getting key out of ignition. When vehicle is placed in "park", i cannot turn the key all the way to the "lock" position so it can be removed. Instead, the key will stop at the "acc" position, which prevents me from turning the car completely off. Even with continually moving the gear shift back to "neutral" then into "park", as well as turning the key to "on" and back, it can take several minutes for…
ODI 11269271
Unknown Or Other
Subaru is aware of faulty components in their ac compressor/clutch assembly but refuse to issue a recall. The components fall apart after a certain time. They issued a tsb to their dealers and technicians about the issue but never notified me about the issue when the ticket was created only 4 months after purchasing my vehicle.
ODI 11231461
Unknown Or Other
Noticed a crack in my front windshield one morning when i got in my car and by the end of the day the crack had moved into my line of vision and would have impaired my driving, if i would have not fixed immediately i had it immediately fixed by safelight, which cost $452.03
ODI 11271328
Unknown Or Other
Have been unable to get key out of ignition about 1/2 the time after i turned the car off and have it in park. And has happened off and on over the last few months.
ODI 11194452
Unknown Or Other
Have been unable to get key out of ignition about 1/2 the time after i turned the car off and have it in park. And has happened off and on over about the last month or 2 months.
ODI 11193063
Air Bags · Occupant Classification · Unknown Or Other
I copied this message from another complaint which explains exactly what i am trying to complaint. Subaru is knowingly building its cars with faulty passenger side air bag sensors which will randomly turn off the air bag while the passenger seat is occupied under normal life driving conditions. It is in the 2016 and 2017 owners manual that if there is a cell phone or electrical device in the front area of the car…
ODI 11131785
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Water is entering the interior of the car from underneath the dashboard near the glove compartment. The carpet is starting to smell of mildew. I am afraid of the reaction with the electrical components and water. I notified my dealership and awaiting a response. Meanwhile, i taking my car to be serviced.
ODI 11129391
Unknown Or Other
When using the navigation function, the audio stops providing voice directions, forcing the driver to have to physically look at the map display for directions, taking eyes off of the road. This has occurred on highways as well as in city driving. This also locks the radio display which prevents any other usage of the information screen. This has happened several times in the last 10 months, the last time in april…
ODI 11204039
Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Couldn't start car found out it was because my brake lights were not working had to have replace at my own expense. Now i cant always get my key our of the ignition. Also my tire pressures don't stay up. I have had to inflate them about 3 time in as many months.
ODI 11187177
Unknown Or Other
Sirius radio will not list all channels available causing user to have to manually tune radio, which is a safety hazard. Dealer unable to fix after six months. Have been advised not a wide problem but dealer is seeing a few other foresters with this problem, but no fix.
ODI 11187219
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
This will be the second time i'm bringing my forester back to dealer do to the car with my foot on brake would not shift out of gear from park three lights showed up on the dash one being traction controll, second was the abs light and last one was the car on hill light after a few minutes it shift out of park allowing me to drive but all the lights remain on and would not go over 40 the first time i took it back to…
ODI 11085156
Unknown Or Other
Bluetooth equipped sirius radio does not work properly, causing the operator to have to tune the radio manually, distracting the driver from careful operation. Several attempts by the subaru dealer to correct have been unsuccessful. The vehicle was purchased because of subaru's claim to sell safe vehicles!
ODI 11161892
Unknown Or Other
I own a 2016 subaru forester with eyesight, starlink, and the all-weather package (heated seats, mirrors, and windshield-wiper de-icer). I love most aspects of my subaru, however, the touchscreen on the counsel has an absolutely unacceptably blinding glare when the moonroof cover is open to light. I had to get a piece of felt to put over the screen so that when i want to open the moonroof i am able to cover the…
ODI 11075239
Unknown Or Other
The company provided (extra cost) rubber floor mats are very dangerous and slippery. For some inexplicable reason the grid lines run front to back (not crosswise or diagonal), so when floor mats are wet (rain, snow occur often here) driver's feet slip which is dangerous with gas and braking pedals.
ODI 11054087
Unknown Or Other
Unintended acceleration, causing 2 accidents. I was attempting to park & i was rolling to a stop when the acceleration occurred.
Crash reported
ODI 11118959
Unknown Or Other
Subaru manufactured ventilation system without provision to screen rodents from entering cabin and permitting them to infest the interior to the point that the vehicle was unusable. The dealership was willing to charge us to clean up the mess, but would not make an attempt to remedy the underlying problem, so the problem repeats itself. To make matters worse, it has come to light that subaru manufactured plastic…
ODI 11071622
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
My airbag light goes on to signal the airbags are not working. It goes off and on at will. I have taken the car to the dealership 4 times now and finally they think they know what is wrong, but will not have the part to fix the problem until sometime in the future. The bluetooth is so bad that the people i talk to cannot hear me. Big safety concerns.
ODI 11041443
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Three times over the past 2 weeks, my vehicle has stalled at highway speeds. All three times the incident occurred when i was traveling with 1/4 or less of gas (but these incidents did not occur due to having run out of gas). All three times i was attempting to accelerate or drive uphill. The vehicle stalled all times at around 65-75 mph of speed, causing me great concern when i had to quickly pull over on heavily…
ODI 10885629
Unknown Or Other
I own a three-month old 2016 subaru forester. I have been experiencing breathing issues since the weather has turned hot. Brought the car into dealer because i thought it was mold. They checked it out and said no mold found. They have no idea what it can be. I believe something in the interior of the car is causing an allergic reaction. This is not my first new car and i have never had this reaction before, however,…
ODI 10897752
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Non-turbo model stalls in traffic without warning. First air conditioner shuts off, along with electrical, then engine stalls. Nothing unusual prior to shutting off. Vehicle becomes nearly impossible to control with limited braking and steering. Car will not immediately re-start. This has occurred six times since new; dealer has not fixed problem, but has seen video of the car stalling in traffic that my wife took…
ODI 10887453
Unknown Or Other
I was pulling into a parking spot and had my foot on the brake as i was slowing to a stop and the car suddenly accelerated and jumped the curb and median heading towards a building. All the while my foot was still on the brake and i turned the wheel to the right to avoid building and the car stopped. Terrifying experience.
ODI 10872376
Unknown Or Other
Subaru eyesight technology that prevents accidents and save lives is not offered on subaru forester basic model - subaru created 2 classes of citizens - who can afford expensive premium trims of subaru forester (you can have life saving technology) and those who can afford only basic trim (you are not allowed to have your car to be equipment with life saving eyesight technology - no money - die then). The reason -…
ODI 10850772
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My 2016 subaru lost all power 160 miles from my home on interstate 40 in lexington north carolina.....i was sold this starlink enhanced roadside assistace when i purchased the car.....well this system failed miserably and i was almost struck by a tractor trailer....i was stuck on a bridge with no shoulder and explained to both operators on starlink after my first 4 attempts to reach emergency services failed after…
ODI 10849902