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 (63 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 Air Conditioner problem

First, driving on the highway the air conditioner stopped working. Second, the very next day, the vehicle began to make noises (squealing) when driving it anywhere. Streets, turns, hills etc. Then it began race and it felt as if the back tires were racing to catch up to the front tires.   Read details...


Equipment related problems in other Subaru Forester model year vehicles:



Forester Service Bulletins
Forester Safety Recalls
Forester Defect Investigations