2017 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:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing in regard to fbi alert number 1-031716-psa. My husband and i believe that our 2017 subaru forester is being remotely exploited. Sep. 29, 2018 we purchased our forester from tucson subaru ([redacted] tucson, az 85704). Oct. 3, 2018 we took car to tucson subaru because car was braking when the brakes were not applied, and there was a diagnostic code in the power-train system. Dealer kept car and returned…
ODI 11219128
Power Train · Steering
The power failed in traffic on city streets without warning while driving and almost caused an accident. It first happened when my wife was driving in traffic and it happened to me also in traffic who was about to make a turn.the car is very dangerous to drive. Took it to a dealership and they are trying to find the problem.
ODI 11176275
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Steering wheel completely locked, unable to turn on vehicle, wheel straight, took me many tries and lots of turning and banging before i was able to turn the key to start vehicle. Also, on going problem with the bluetooth with late pick up connection. Connection will start after one is half way into conversation making the purpose of having a bluetooth useless.
ODI 11150692
Steering
I was on the new york state thruway, route 90, in new york state heading east on august 8, 2017, going approximately 65-70 mph. I was going straight in the right hand lane. I reached over with right hand to adjust volume knob on radio and noticed vehicle drifting slightly to right. I pulled steering wheel to left to adjust car and vehicle veered sharply into adjoining lane (on left side of travelling lane) and then…
ODI 11023325
Steering
Steering sticks while in a turn and resists the drivers input to straighten the wheel, causing either failure to straighten on demand or over-steering to opposite side while attempting to straighten. This is an intermittent issue and varies in both frequency and severity, and typically occurs during each use of the vehicle. The malfunction seems to occur more frequently during sustained left turns, and is most…
ODI 11002946
Steering
The steering gets locked and the key will not turn. The wheels are not turned in and are straight. Dealer claims"this is normal" can not start the car without fighting with the steering and the key. Very scary and dangerous.
ODI 10927374
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru forester. While attempting to turn the vehicle into an intersection, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle crashed into a pole. The vehicle was towed and received front end damage. The contact received neck and back injuries. The contact did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10919275