Suspension Related Problems of the 2018 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2018 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ball joint (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
14
Ball Joint problems
1

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2018 Subaru Forester

The Suspension problem

I was driving on the interstate when car started vibrating and making a terrible sound. Dealership advised both front lower control arm bushings were worn and had play. Had them replaced but because they are rubber technician advised this will most likely happen again. My car has only 46k.   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

When on an incline, and or entering a highway while accelerating the car will go into the hill decent mode. Every light on the dash will light up! I am forced to pull over because the engine is now screaming!!! I then need to turn the car off and on two times in order to be able to drive it.   Read details...


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