Structure Related Problems of the 2016 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2016 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the body (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the hatchback/liftgate (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2016 Subaru Forester

The Body problem

I backed out of a parking space, put my foot on the brake and shifted into drive to finish maneuvering out of the space. Although I didn't remove my foot from the brake, my Forester immediately accelerated at extremely high speed, striking the two cars parked next to me, and seriously damaging both.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

2016 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rear hatch does not raise high enough above his head to allow it to clear underneath it, to preclude contact with his forehead.   Read details...

The Structure problem

2016 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle instrument panel impossible to see on sunny days. The consumer stated no one at the dealer, could tell him where the sensor was that registered the ambient light to dim the instrument panel.   Read details...


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