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Major Problems with Subaru Forester - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Subaru Forester model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2015, for instance, is the worst year for the Forester. Older Forester vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Subaru Forester Problems

FRONTAL
2001 Subaru Forester May 26, 2001 Victims: 6

Consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle head-on and front air bags didn't deploy. consumer was going 35mph. consumer had no idea if subaru dealer will inspect vehicle.*ak consumer listed there were 3 injuries and 3 fatalities, however did not specifically mention in the statement of any deaths. *slc

AIR BAGS
2013 Subaru Forester August 27, 2013 Victims: 4 Mileage: 3200 miles

I had a side impact on the driver's side that crushed the driver and passenger doors and blew out the driver's window. the impact nearly caused the vehicle to roll over and again the side air bag did not deploy. i was slightly injured but there were serious injuries in the other vehicles involved. i am concerned this may be a defect in the sensor system. the driver's door was crushed all the way in to the seat.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2008 Subaru Forester February 5, 2018 Victims: 3 Mileage: 107000 miles

I own a 2008 subaru forester 2.5x, vin. [xxx], which was purchased new at brown's subaru, 960 hilton heights road, charlottesville, va. all factory recommended maintenance schedules were meticulously upheld. vehicle malfunctions experienced during accident: 1. rapid rpm surge without operator activation from idle to approximately 5,000+ rpms 2. rapid uncontrollable vehicle acceleration, plowing the vehicle through multiple load-bearing structures 3. failure of deployment of driver and passenger airbags after multiple heavy impacts, last of which an extremely hard impact which completely stopped and disabled vehicle, resulting in injuries to the driver and passenger. ...

What is the most common problem with Subaru Forester?

Overall the worst problem with Subaru Forester relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Forester years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 386 ENGINE 354 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 308 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 235 VISIBILITY/WIPER 204 SUSPENSION 192 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 191 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 187 POWER TRAIN 169 SERVICE BRAKES 142 SEATS 133 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 128 BODY 87 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 78 STEERING 75 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 55 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 54 WHEELS 53 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 46 ENGINE 42 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 41 SEAT BELTS 37 TIRES 37 FRONTAL 28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 27 REAR 27 WHEEL BEARING 26 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 24 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 22 FRONT PASSENGER 20 STRUCTURE 15 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 15 WINDSHIELD 14 GASOLINE 14 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 14 EXHAUST SYSTEM 10 EQUIPMENT 9 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 8 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 8 VISIBILITY 7 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 7 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 7 FRAME AND MEMBERS 7 COOLING SYSTEM 6 TREAD/BELT 6 HEADLIGHTS 6 SIDEWALL 6 MULTIPLE AXLE 6 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 6 ROTOR 5 EMISSION CONTROL 5 RETRACTOR 5 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 LATCH 5 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 5 AXLE ASSEMBLY 5 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 5 LOWER ARM 5 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 5 SIDE/WINDOW 5 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 4 AXLE SHAFT 4 ELECTRICAL 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 4 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 4 WIRING 3 DRIVESHAFT 3 MASTER CYLINDER 3 MECHANICAL 3 PARKING BRAKE 3 IGNITION 3 RECLINER 3 ANCHORAGE 3 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 3 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 3 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 HEAD RESTRAINT 3 SEAL 3 LATCH 3 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 3 DOOR 2 FRONT 2 DELIVERY 2 FUEL PUMP 2 FRONT 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 EXTERIOR 2 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 LINKAGES 2 LABELS 2 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2 STRAP/WEBBING 2 CAMERA SYSTEM 2 AIR CONDITIONER 1 BUMPERS 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 DISC 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 DRUM 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 REAR/OTHER 1 HEATER CORE 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 PADS 1 LOCK 1 CHILD SEAT 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 SWITCH 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 CONTROL ARM 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 STORAGE 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 SWITCH 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 SWITCH 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 HOOD 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 HORN 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 RIM 1 AXLE HUBS 1 LATCH 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1 FUEL RAIL 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 BEAD 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 LUBRICANT 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 EXTERNAL 1 FOOT CONTROL/VALVE 1 TUBE 1 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 LATCH STRAP 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 BLIND SPOT DETECTION 1 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 1 CAMERA 1 CAMERA 1
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