Subaru Forester Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 5
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 2003–2017
- Stored years
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.
Complaints by year
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2017 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to problems with the door handle locks * ld the consumer stated the door handles should not require a separate interior mechanical action to unlock the doors, such as driver's use of an electrical control or, locking tab next to the handle. The consumer stated the audible chime used to alert drivers has to high a frequency and not enough volume.*js
ODI 11130149
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. While attempting to unlock the driver side door, the keyless locking mechanism malfunctioned and the contact could not unlock the door. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 10845807
Latch Strap · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Latch system in a 2.5x base model is inappropriately placed for at least two different common car seat bases. Unable to use lower latch anchors with a graco snugride 30 or 35 base. In addition, the subaru forester dog guard accessory which installs between the cargo area and the rear seat inappropriately uses both outside upper latch anchors. *js
ODI 10455722
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Electric locks--the tailgate--even though i had the extra warranty i still had to pay 182.00 to replace the lock because it was not the lock it was the latch inside the lock that did not work. What a rip off. I also had dogs in the car and it was hot when the lock would not work. Because there is no key to open the tailgate when dogs are in crates you cannot open the door! Subaru would not cover the lock, even…
ODI 10248588
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls · Unknown Or Other
This vehicle posed a serious safety problem because the vehicle only had one key hole, but had five doors, the consumer was able to access the vehicle through the drivers side door/key hole. Once the consumer was in the vehicle a lock pad on the door allowed for entry through the other doors, or a key remote. The consumer's lock pad also didn't work temporarily so the consumer couldn't open the hatch. The…
ODI 10044678