Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Latch problems |
Hood latch released while driving on interstate at 65 mph. Occurred twice in less than 30 minutes. This occurred when coming off a bridge and the road bump caused the hood to pop up one inch. The secondary latch continued to operate, but this could cause a catastrophic failure of the hood.