general problems of the 2011 Subaru Forester

Three problems related to seats have been reported for the 2011 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2011 Forester.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2021

Front right side of driver’s seat has collapsed. Possibly due to a broken bracket or weld.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

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.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2016

Drivers side bottom left side of seat is not supported. Bracket is broken.


Other Seats related problems of the 2011 Subaru Forester

Seats problems
3
Seat Broken problems
1


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