Equipment Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows seven common equipment related problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (71 problems). The second most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (17 problems).


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

The Equipment problem

I own a 2017 Subaru Forester with approximately 55,324 miles. The vehicle has experienced repeated rear wheel bearing failures at relatively low mileage. On October 1, 2024, at 48,877 miles, the passenger-side rear wheel hub assembly, including the wheel bearing, was replaced by a Subaru dealership.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Driving on the highway and the driver side window which is rolled up completely shattered. There are no cracks no indentation that the glass would have broken at time of the incident. The only issue leading up to this the window would not roll up all the way at times.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Air conditioning is blowing ambient air. Purchased August 1, 2016. Has 47,900 miles and suddenly started blowing warm on July 3, 2019. I have read there is a known issue with the compressors in this model and have an appointment with my dealership July 18, 2019.   Read details...


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