Seats Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the mid/rear seats assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Seats problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

The Seats problem

Had recall completed for passenger airbag prior now srs airbag on since 6/7/2026 per dealer code b1650 & b1760 as history codes. States found passenger side airbag sensor has erratic operation, recommended replacing seat bottom with integrated sensor for $2015 at spreen Subaru of san bernardino.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Takata recall I am a fitness instructor and in the health field for very long time. Subaru along with other car companies are using the new mandated forward -head rest . It should mandated that the head rest also come with 2 or 3 (forward and back adjustment options) all you can do is move up   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

There is an issue with my subraru Forester 2017 front passenger seat occupant detection system (ods) malfunctions same as in model year (my) 2016 through 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. These vehicles use a capacitive type ods, which is intended to classify the occupant of the passenger seat as   Read details...



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