Structure Related Problems of the 2019 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2019 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the body (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the body hatchback/liftgate support device/strut (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2019 Subaru Forester

The Body problem

In may 2025, I had the passenger-side mirror on my 2019 Subaru Forester replaced at a licensed Subaru dealership. I was told the replacement part would be factory-original and matched to the vehicle’s VIN, which specifies a dark metallic grey exterior.   Read details...

The Body Hatchback/liftgate Support Device/strut problem

The power lift gate closes on people when trying to open it.   Read details...

The Hood problem

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle in October 2019, five separate cracks had formed on the windshield due to various small debris hitting the windshield while driving at various speeds.   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Subaru Forester model year vehicles:



Forester Service Bulletins
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