Table 1 shows nine common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (91 problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery dead (four problems).
There was a recall on this vehicle from 2022, and we did not own this vehicle at that time. Recall passenger side airbag contact under seat can cause fire or electrical issues. I contacted Subaru and they said the recall was satisfied in 2022. Read details...
2017 Subaru Forester battery drains power and leaves car totally dead on several occasions since purchase (1/2017). Battery died in 2018 twice: once during summer and once in November. (one time Subaru service roadside assist was used, 11/18, and one time a friend charged battery). Read details...
In Nov 2019 we left the car parked for a week at the cruise terminal while stationed overseas in italy. We we came back, the car wouldn't start and had jumped. Over the next several days the car had difficulty starting and we ended up taking the car to the Subaru dealership in frosinone, italy. Read details...