Suspension Related Problems of the 2016 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2016 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension coil springs (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
10
Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems
2

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2016 Subaru Forester

The Suspension problem

When the car accelerates to around 70 mph, the right front side starts to shake and vibrate, giving the impression of driving on a bumpy road. The issue becomes noticeably worse when changing lanes to the right. Both wheel alignment and tire balancing have been checked and found to be fine.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Subaru dealer changed two rear coils on my 2016 Forester, with 37k miles, 2/20/2020. On 2/26/2020 a loud banging noise at rear of vehicle. Noticed oil spots on my driveway, at rear of vehicle. On 3/2/20, 11 days after the coil springs were replaced, I brought car back to dealer asking them to   Read details...


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