Suspension Related Problems of the 2007 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2007 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2007 Subaru Forester

The Suspension problem

While driving in [xxx], the passenger-side front lower control arm on my 2007 Subaru Forester (VIN: [xxx]) fractured without warning due to severe internal rust corrosion. The structural collapse snapped the cv axle and sway bar link, causing an immediate loss of steering control that forced the   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds a rattling noise was heard coming from the front end of the vehicle. While driving in reverse the driver side front control arm and axle suddenly broke off due to severe corrosion and rusting.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in a parking lot, the lower control arm fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the lower control arm was fractured due to rust.   Read details...


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