Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2011 Subaru Forester.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
This is an older car but still serviceable. The passenger side airbag warning light comes on sometimes accompanied by a seatbelt warming, whenever a passenger is seated and the car is moving. Also a message light indicates the passenger airbag is off. We took the car to a Subaru dealer to see what could be done. The only remedy offered was to replace the entire seat at a cost exceeding $2000. Not cost effective for what amounts to defective weight sensors. We have noted that newer subar's have had the sensors recalled. We request that the recall be extended to all affected Subaru vehicles.
Takata recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v358000 (air bags) and 12v099000 (seat belts). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
After 1 yr purchasing car new noticed high oil consumption. I was told normal wear by dealer. Now catalytic convertor is gone due to burning oil. Over $1500. 00 to be replaced. I have to replace the rings so I won't have to replace the cat next year. I am going through 2 + qts. Of oil per 1000 miles .
My vehicle was recalled and the rear seatbelts were replaced on 1/5/2013. However, the new seatbelt latches are too flush to the seat and are difficult to buckle/unbuckle. Additionally, the new middle seatbelt latch and strap interfers and blocks buckling the side seatbelts.
Pulling out of a parking space at the cvs drug store, pine island rd and del prado blvd in cape coral FL. , put the car into drive and the car accelerated on its on across the parking lot, hitting a parked car head on. My air bag deployed and my car hit the parked car so hard it drove it over a concrete barrier out of the lot. The damage to my car alone was $10,000. The other car was destroyed. I have had Subaru cars for 33 years. This Forester was my 8th Subaru. When the car accelerated, I was thrown back, my foot was not on the brake or gas pedal. The car kept running after the accident until I turned it off. State farm insurance sent a safety director over to check the car (after it was fixed), the body shop also had an inspector check the codes on the computer. I got rid of the car even though it had it have 11 months on the lease because I did not trust it.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v358000 (air bags) and 12v099000 (seat belts). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.