Back Over Prevention Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 20 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of Subaru Forester

The Warnings problem

There have been intermittent failures of numerous vehicle systems over the last 4 months. Some of these systems have impacted the cars safety systems including but not limited to steering, braking, collision avoidance, inability to enter vehicle in an unfamiliar location and stranding owner   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

I have been having problems with my 2025 Subaru Forester since I purchased it. It has failed multiple times to alert me of people and cars when I am backing up. I have rctw on my vehicle . Sometimes it alerts me when there is a car or person is coming behind me ,sometimes it doesn't.   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

Subaru infotainment system frozen I've been experiencing an issue where the screen suddenly freezes and emits a loud beeping sound. I've tried restarting and resetting to factory settings multiple times, but the issue persists.   Read details...

The Camera System problem

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. While driving various speeds, the dual camera system in the vehicle malfunctioned over time. The contact's visibility was affected by the fog build up on the dual camera system feature of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Automatic System Braking problem

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid. The contact stated that the hatchback had opened independently while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that the doors had opened unintendedly while the vehicle was being washed at the car wash.   Read details...




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