1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 2016
  4. Suspension

2016 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
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 28, 2019 · 43,000 miles

    Suspension

    When i went for my inspection sticker,it failed due to a broken right rear spring,then went i brought it to be repaired i found out the left side was also broken.

    ODI 11291954

  • October 4, 2019 · 42,660 miles

    Suspension

    While my vehicle was stationary to perform brake pad maintenance, i noticed that the spring on the rear left shock was broken at the bottom. Vehicle has 42660 miles on it.

    ODI 11266559

  • August 31, 2019 · 13,888 miles

    Service Brakes · Suspension

    Vehicle only has 13888 miles on it while replacing all 4 brake rotors (yes all 4 due to warpage and dishing) found left rear coil spring busted replaced myself due to holiday weekend and don't have time to get vehicle towed because we need car for work

    ODI 11252753

  • December 25, 2016 · 11,500 miles

    Power Train · Steering · Suspension

    While traveling at speeds above 25 mph in mild to moderate winter conditions, the rear end is fishtailing and pushing the front of the vehicle in an unsafe manner. My family and i were nearly thrown into a ditch several times in a 2 mile excursion on the interstate on christmas day. Even at very low speeds, the steering is unresponsive to the force that feels like it is coming from the rear end. The maximum speed at…

    ODI 10945743