2016 Subaru Forester Steering 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
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Engine · Steering
I was parking the car in a cvs parking lot on sunrise blvd ft. Lauderdale. I made a right turn into the lot and another right turn into the space on the right. It was a large space and the row of parking slots on the right side was completely empty so i went to drive the car into one of those. I made the turn into the space, driving very slowly, when the car suddenly made a loud noise and shot forward. I had done…
Crash reported
ODI 11252433
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
On semi-slick patches of road, the 2016 forester drivetrain wreaks havoc on the control systems and steering causing the vehicle to violently break right or left requiring hard steering to steer forward. Passengers suffer motion sickness; it is that bad. While other traffic (e.g., semi-trucks, gravel haulers, 20+ foot trailed vehicles) can pass the forester with no problem at much higher speeds, the 2016 forester…
ODI 11186271
Steering
Steering wheel locked while in garage, on level with wheels straight. Towed to wagner dealership who agreed it was malfunctioning. Extended manipulation freed it. How do i fix this?
ODI 10983206
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
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
We got our 2016 subaru forester premium 2.5i from bay ridge dealer in brooklyn on june 7,2016.
ODI 10903443
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
While vehicle was in motion on city streets and highways the rear-end shifts to the left when driving over a bump (dry or wet pavement). It also shifts to the left when driving on ice. I know cars perform poorly on ice, but i've had many driving careers and this problem is unique and not normal for any car. Also it hydroplanes easily. The rear tires (especially the right rear tire) wear unnaturally. I have to…
ODI 11170583
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The car was being driven in a residential area. The driver stopped to make a u-turn then slowly started to take her foot off the brake while moving the steering wheel to the left when the car suddenly accelerated to the right (opposite direction). The driver lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle stopped only after colliding into a street pole.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10810175