Subaru Forester Structure Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 10
- Years with records
- 1999–2018
- 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.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- head rest · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Hatchback/Liftgate · Structure
I was using my key to open the back trunk when all of a sudden it slam down quickly on my arm as i went to place an article in the back of the car. I called the subaru dealership and made an appointment for august 8th 2018
ODI 11115726
Power Train · Structure · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru forester. While driving over 40 mph, the vehicle shook violently and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (suburban subaru, [redacted], troy, mi) where it was diagnosed that the failure was caused by a build up of dirt and debris in the wheels and wheel wells. The contact was advised to power wash the wheels and wheel wells to prevent the failure from recurring. In…
ODI 11128069
Electrical System · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru forester. The contact stated that the control module screen reflected light onto her face while driving. The contact's vision was impaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 1,200.
ODI 10916632
Structure
2016 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle instrument panel impossible to see on sunny days. *smd the consumer stated no one at the dealer, could tell him where the sensor was that registered the ambient light to dim the instrument panel. *jb
ODI 10852636
Seat Belts · Seats · Structure · Visibility
2014 sabaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle seat head rest, seat belt and rear view visibility issues. *smd the consumer stated there was limited rear view visibility with two large blind spots due to a 64 square inch head rest. Also, the seat belt angled from the roof diagonally, therefore limiting rear view vision. The center head rest was only two inches high, rather than the lateral head rest…
ODI 10805816
Electrical Heating Element · Structure
I purchased my 2014 forester in july 2013. I love the vehicle except for the design of the climate control dials which i consider to be a safety hazard because it is so difficult to ascertain at a glance what the current setting is for each function (heat/ac temp, fan speed, fan direction.) staring at the dial(s) or repeated glances takes the driver's attention off the road for too long, and therefore is absolutely…
ODI 10607504
Structure · Underbody Shields
The two front sub frames have to be replaced due to rust and thin metal. *tr
ODI 10671386
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru forester. The contact received notification of a manufacturers recall pertaining to the sun-roof replacement in october, 2010. The dealer was contacted and advised that the recall could not be performed because the part was not yet available. The dealer was unable to confirm when the part would become available. The contact feels the recall exceeded a reasonable time for repairs.…
ODI 10369364