Suspension Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
9
Front Suspension Control Arm problems
1

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

The Suspension problem

My [xxx] mother in law was told by Subaru white plains NY her both her front control arms and both front sway bar links had to be replaced due to rust as they were not safe and would not pass the NY vehicle inspection.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The vehicle is vibrating violently and loudly when the vehicles reaches 50-60 mph. A mechanic diagnosed the issue as the failure of the front bushing on the lower control arm assembly on the right side of the vehicle.   Read details...


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