Hatchback/liftgate Support Device Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 2 problems related to hatchback/liftgate support device (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the Forester.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem of the 2014 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 02/09/2019

I opened the trunk of my Subaru Forester limited edition with the remote. While I was removing the luggage from the trunk, I heard a noise as the liftgate was closing. Before I turned to see what was happening, the liftgate landed on my lower back. I realized that the right support of the liftgate was broken.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem of the 2015 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 12/11/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. When the contact's wife lifted the hatchback, the left support arm fractured. The vehicle was taken to carbone Subaru of troy (800 hoosick rd, troy, NY 12180, 518-312-4300) where it was diagnosed that the left hatchback support arm was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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Other Common Structure related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
117
Structure problems
10
Frame Rust problems
7
Tailgate problems
5
Hatchback/liftgate problems
4
Paint problems
3
Hood problems
3
Frame And Members problems
2
Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems
2
Bumper problems
1


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