Equipment Related Problems of the 2018 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows five common equipment related problems of the 2018 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (62 problems). The second most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (18 problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2018 Subaru Forester

The Equipment problem

The ac compressor needs replaced and I see a lot of complaints on-line about this specific model- 2018 Forester so I am reporting in case it may help with a recall. Cost to repair is $2,000+. Right now it may only be covered under warranty or through a TSB goodwill.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Windowshield glass (front) has a crack (about a foot long) just by itself.   Read details...

The Electrical Jack problem

Page 9-6 figure 8 of the owners manual shows how to place the jack on the frame to raise the car to change a tire. The problem is that when you reef down on either loosening or tightening the tire, the car will rock either forward of backwards and slide off of the jack.   Read details...


Equipment related problems in other Subaru Forester model year vehicles:



Forester Service Bulletins
Forester Safety Recalls
Forester Defect Investigations