Three problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2021 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2021 Forester.
Issue started with hearing a clunking noise from the front of the car, had the dealer inspect at 37,000 miles. They said they the clunking was caused by ecu issue and reprogrammed the ecu to correct it. Obviously, a software update did not correct the noise. Had an independent repair shop inspect the vehicle and found both front control arm bushings were cracked and torn allowing the control arm to move around causing the noise. Since the control arms are an integral component of steering the failure of these bushings could've caused loss of control, or an accident. They were replaced by the independent shop and now the noise is gone.
Front suspension lower control arm bushings left and right side failed.
Top bolt on strut fell out. Caused wheel to collapse and bent drive axle.
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