Lane Departure Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common lane departure related problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the warning (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the assist (one problem).

Table 1. Lane Departure related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Warning problems
2
Assist problems
1
Blind Spot Detection problems
1

Recently reported Lane Departure problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

The Warning problem

Two incidents happened first battery died, we replaced the battery. Then battery died again, we replaced the alternator on June 5, 2025. Then on Saturday September 13, 2025; all system lights came on at once on the dashboard then the battery died again. Car locks up and is stalled out.   Read details...

The Assist problem

When operating the vehicle at low and high speeds, the eyesight system intermittently turns off with a "check owner's manual" message and the system remains off until at least the next vehicle restart.   Read details...

The Blind Spot Detection problem

Airbag warning light and blind spot failure warning lights are on and staying on.   Read details...


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