Door Latch Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 4 problems related to door latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the Forester.

1 Door Latch problem of the 2009 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 04/12/2011

The superlatch loosens as soon as you touch the adjuster or bump the seat. It does not lock at all in my vehicle. (related vehicle information: model year=2009, make=Subaru, model=forester).

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2 Door Latch problem of the 2008 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 11/13/2007

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The vehicle does not have a key hole on the liftgate or passenger side door. In the event of an electrical system failure, there is no way to open the trunk. There had been no failure to date. The VIN and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 2,000.

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3 Door Latch problem of the 2003 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 01/15/2003

2002 Subaru Forester front door lock mechanisms are defective. January, 2003 - passenger door would not latch and had to tie it shut. Dealer repaired it promptly. March 2003 - drivers door would not open - had to crawl across the shifter to get out. Manipulated inside lock lever and eventually freed up mechanism. This would not be safe in an emergency.

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4 Door Latch problem of the 2000 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 03/01/2001

Driver's and passenger's doors intermittently won't close. Doors have approximately a big gap opening. Consumer has this problem nearly once a week. Warranty has expired.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
5
Hood Latch problems
4
Door Latch problems
4
Tailgate Latch problems
1
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
1


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