Wheel Related Problems of the 2018 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 2018 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the hub (one problem).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
5
Hub problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 2018 Subaru Forester

The Wheel problem

Wheel studs are of inferior quality, which leads to galling. Replacement of a wheel results in snapped studs. I have replaced three so far on two occasions within a week. Swapping to a spare in an emergency with broken studs will leads to accidents.   Read details...

The Hub problem

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear wheels. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the wheel bearings replaced.   Read details...


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Forester Service Bulletins
Forester Safety Recalls
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