general problems of the 2010 Subaru Forester - part 1

The bracket on the front right side of the drivers seat (if you're looking at the seat from the sunroof) that connects the seat (where you sit) to the seat frame (which moves the seat forward and back) has separated from the seat frame. The two tack welds have failed so the seat can move freely up and down on the right side of the seat. . Read more...

Left front of drivers seat collapsed while driving 60mph on freeway. This caused a surprise that could have resulted in an accident. . Read more...

My 2010 Subaru Forester's driver seat does not raise up on with the power buttons. I can hear the motor but the front of the seat will not move. Last week, the right side was not moving and now both sides are not. I can physically move the front half of the seat up and down. I can see that the welds on the front arms are off of the frame of the seat rails. If I was in a collision, the whole seat might come off if it is not secured and my safety would be compromised. I called Subaru of America and received a case number. I also plan on taking the car into dealer for an inspection. No warning lights appeared. When I move the seats with the buttons, I sometimes hear a grinding noise. This collapsing seat issue with 2010 Foresters has been found on internet sites. The car was not involved in an accident and I am the primary driver and weigh under 160 lbs.

Power adjustment of driver's seat front left corner does not raise in synch with right side. This causes the seat to be uneven, resulting in an unsafe driving position. Apparently the weld of the adjustment arm breaking is a well known and documented issue based on even a cursory internet search.

The weld on the left side of the seat broken causing the seat cushion to be loose. After quick internet searching, this seems to a be a somewhat common occurrence. I weight 170 lbs and the car has 140k miles. This issue makes it lean far left causing an unsafe seating position and does not allow for adjustment of the seat up and down.

The left side of drivers seat collapsed. Upon inspection, the metal tab that was spot welded to the seat frame failed. The metal tab connects the left front of the seat to the power seat motor components and rail. The power seat no longer works and the seat sags noticeably to the front left. This failure occurred during normal driving conditions, and is typically not overloaded (the primary driver weighs approximately 105lbs). The car has low mileage - 65,380 miles at last service in August.

Front left driver seat bracket collapsed. Seat height is unable to be adjusted, requiring the front of the driver seat to only be positioned n the lowest setting. While driving idle speed in a parking lot, there was an audible pop and the seat fell. With attempts to adjust the height, only the right side would move up and down.

Both head gaskets are leaking. 110,000 miles driver electric seat no longer goes up/down in height.

Driver seat front right side collapsed. It's completely unsupported. Welds appear to be broken. Huge safety issue. I first noticed it a couple of weeks ago when I sat on it and it leaned to the right.

About one year ago I had the left side of my drivers seat collapse from bad welds. Now this February 2019 the right side of the same seat collapsed ,there seems to be other 2010 Subaru owners with the same problem but just do nothing about it. The collapse happened while driving.

While seating in the driver seat of the parked car, I heard a noise from the seat base. I went back out of the car to check the seat, and looking underneath, I saw a two-inch piece of metal hanging, attached to a rod at the front of the seat base. The seat cushion was no longer attached to the seat base and moved up when lifted. I went to the dealership to have it checked and they said the seat frame and the rail are broken and the seat base and rails need replacing. The car has less than 50k miles and drivers are under 200lbs. It looks like welds gave out, disconnecting the seat base from the frame.

Driver's seat collapsed on the front part while I was driving. Lumbar adjustment also failed.

While sitting in my garage with engine running the driver's seat gave way on the left (door) site and dropped several inches. The welding points on the bracket that lifts and lowers the seat have failed. A driver can only sit with both sides even at its lowest setting. This is a safety issue due to drivers' height. Local dealer would not even investigate without charging the labor to diagnose. I have and extended warranty but they have declined to cover the charges to fix or replace.

Bracket on door side of driver's seat is no longer supporting left front corner of seat. Apparently, 2 small spot welds have failed. They can be seen straddling threads of a bolt towards the bottom of the attached photo. I contacted Subaru of America (soa) and they claim they haven't heard of this issue despite the relatively large number of complaints filed with NHTSA for 2010 Foresters. Additionally, no recall has been issued and there was no offer from soa to make a good will repair at no charge to the customer. It would seem this would be considered a safety issue since it directly involves the driver's seat. I first noticed issue while I was driving and couldn't adjust my seat properly.

The driver's seat bottom frame came unwelded at the front left side of the frame. The part broke when the car was stationary. The driver's left leg is now unsupported and the seat bottom moves freely. Numerous other reports of the same problem have been documented on other websites.

The seat on my Forester is broken. After looking online I found this to be an extremely common issue of the welds breaking due to insufficient quality or strength. This seems like an issue Subaru should have remedied by now. Car was adult owned and driven by a small female.

I own a 2010 Subaru Forester. The driver seat bracket weld failed while under low mileage. Thinking that this was a safety concern, I came in to talk about options. I was told I was wrong by thinking it was a common issue and that it wouldn't be covered, and was presented with a bit of a combative tone. I understand this, they can't go around saying yes to everyone that walks in the door. While they did offer to take a look, it was with hesitation. At the very least, I was hoping they would have offered to submit a claim to Subaru of America, but no offer was given. Many people from these threads went to their local dealers and seemed to have it covered, and if not, at least a claim submitted to Subaru of America. This is of great concern to me because of the fact that this is a safety issue putting my family at risk. Even if there was no potential for monetary coverage of the repair, I would have appreciated some sign of concern for my safety while in a vehicle brand this dealership represents. Https://www. Carcomplaints. Com/Subaru/forester/2010/accessories-interior/seats. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the driver's seat collapsed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called an unknown dealer, but no repair appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The VIN was not available.

Driver's side seat frame became detached from seat base while vehicle was stationary. The dealer confirmed that there are two welds that failed. The seat slopes sharply towards the door and the driver must sit at an awkward and unsafe angle. The dealer is concerned about this very dangerous situation should the vehicle be involved in an accident.

127k miles. Driver side seat collapsed on driver side. When seated, driver slanted to left due to what I believe to be welding issue on this year and model. Right side of seat still holds weight, but left side does not feel connected to seat frame. No accidents on vehicle. Noticed after wife adjusted seat when she used for car for day.

Failure of welding point on drivers side seat resulting in structural failure of seat. Please see attached photo. This happened with normal use of the car without an accident.

The lower driver's seat frame snapped apart and now sags heavily on the left, making it far less safe in an accident. . Read more...

The power driver's seat is not attached at the front of the seat on either side. It is only attached on the back side. Both front welds appear to be broken. It does not respond correctly when using power controls. It shifts when entering the vehicle from side to side. Does not seem safe at all. There are no loose parts apparent in the vehicle. I am not aware of exactly when the welds broke. It occurred at around 74,000 miles.

As I got in my 2010 Subaru Forester the driver's seat with less than 60,000 miles snapped. The car was stationary at the time, and I weigh 180 pounds. The welding on the left side of the seat snapped and the seat then sat on the metal bracket underneath. If this had happened while I was driving it could have been very dangerous.

The driver's seat collapses on the left side when driver gets in. Based on internet seaches this is a known issue with Subaru Forester seats.

Entered vehicle and sat down on drivers seat and there was a loud pop and the left front corner of the driver seat dropped. Removed side cover and found two welds broken from bracket that goes to the seat bottom. After looking on safercar. Gov found same issue with other Foresters. The car was bought new and was never abused. Never had a problem with it until now.

Sat down in drivers seat to drive, everything normal. Approx 1. 5-2 minutes later while driving straight, approx. 10-15 mph over a slightly bumpy neighborhood street, I hear a small "snap" underneath seat and front left part of driver seat collapses. Seat feels very unstable and off center, almost to the point of being unsafe while turning and using pedals. Upon looking underneath the seat; the front bracket had snapped from the 2 spot welds holding it upright. Can not fix on my own, must be welded.

Driver side seat collapsed on front left side offering no support. Awkward seating position. After doing research it seems to be common and is a welding issue. It happens while I was driving making a turn almost causing an accident.

While fastening seatbelt, drivers seat, front left corner, made a "snap" noise and dropped slightly under driver's leg; now is unstable, does not support driver's left leg properly, feels uneven and off balance. Vehicle was stationary, in parking lot.

Failed spot weld on driver's seat left support bracket. Left side of driver's seat collapses down without support.

I was driving when suddenly I felt a crack or snap in the lower front left portion of my driver's seat. The front left portion of the seat felt soft, when getting out of the car the seat sagging and shifting (unlike the right side of the seat). According to the dealer, it was due to the failure of a broken bracket or bolt and they will have to replace the front seat frame bracket for 381. 00. There have been many reports of this defect in 2010 Foresters on the internet and on this safety complaint log.

The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the front driver side seat fractured causing the contact to slide downward. The contact stated that he had to hold himself up using the steering wheel in order to drive. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I got in my car and sat on the drivers seat and the left side of the seat dropped down. It appears that whatever was holding it up let go and now the support is not there. My left leg has no support, it's just resting very low. Not good on my leg or back.

When getting into the driver's seat I noticed the left side of my seat was 1-2 inches lower than the right side. When trying to adjust the seat, the controls moved the right side up and down, but the left side remains stationary at the bottom. Also the lumbar support controls no longer function.

Right front side of drivers seat metal frame broke and now right front side sags.