Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2000 Subaru Forester.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems |
Design of belt, whenever getting into vehicle consumer complained that he always was seating on top of seat belt before he could fasten it. Dealer notified, and was unwilling to assist in this matter. The seat belt was very hard to buckle up.