2019 Subaru Forester Body Problems
- 9
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle was stationary. I pressed the power rear gate open button on the driver side dash, but the rear gate didn't open, and the car just beeped three times. The beeps would happen every time i tried to press the gate button on the car or on the faub. I opened the access panel and manually opened the door, extending the door to full height. When i pressed the buttons on the car, the power gate would go down but…
ODI 11308060
Body
The rear door on the forrester sport does not open. It first happened after going through a car wash, the door does not open even if the car is unlocked. Neither by fob or door button. I have been unable to recreate problem however it happened again after a light rain. Door would not open. There have been similar claims online for the same year and model. Only fix i have is holding the door button until it switches…
ODI 11300695
Body · Electrical System · Hatchback/Liftgate · Unknown Or Other
Rear hatch will not open. This issue has been random and periodic since we took delivery from dealer at end of may, 2019. Today after shopping i tried to place items in the hatch. It would not open. I tried the inside button and the handle on the hatch, neither worked. I loaded the items in the back seat, started the car then started to back out of the space. As vehicle traveled in reverse there was a noise like a…
ODI 11258213
Body · Seat Belts
Strange rattling noise at the rear passenger seatbelt compartment and rear passenger seat. Noise is only heard while driving over rough pavement or surfaces. Not normal for a 2-month old vehicle.
ODI 11217293
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I had the new 2019 subaru forester for not even a month yet, and i have been in the dealership for 5 times regard of power rear gate not opening and cracked right rear quarter glass, which of the two i considered manufacturer defects, but they denied on both issues but could not provide me the reason and proper way of how they're going to handle the problem.
ODI 11207122
Body
Have taken my brand new 2019 subaru forester sport to local dealership a total of 5 times in 2 months regarding the rear hatch not opening. They state to reset it i need to disconnect the battery and let it discharge, then connect the terminals. This is a headache and a major inconvenience to have to do when you have loads of items you need to load into the vehicle. This is definitely defective and needs to be…
ODI 11221719
Body · Unknown Or Other
Windshield cracked ,bottom center up about 15" circle .vehicle parked .no stone mark or star mark. Looks like factory defect. I've heard of others doing same.
ODI 11180003
Body
The 2019 subaru forester with the electric rear door, has an almost impossible manual release mechanism for the interior rear hatch door (the 5th door at the rear). A little panel has to be removed using a screw drive to access the manual release. There is no sign or indication that the particular panel has the release behind it. If for some reason there is an emergency that necessitates the emergency use of that…
ODI 11171068
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My 2019 forester premium, 6 weeks old and <200 miles on it was parked in my driveway overnight. It was cold out that night. When i got into my car i turned in the heated windshield and regular heat in the car. Moments later and while still parked in the driveway, the windshield cracked from the windshield heating element halfway up to the top. Brought it to the auto glass place nearby, where it was noted by the…
ODI 11252216