Lane Departure Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 72 lane departure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common lane departure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warning (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's assist (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Lane Departure related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Lane Departure problems of Subaru Forester

The Warning problem

My Subaru Forester has a significant safety defect. If my web searches are representative this software problem affects multiple models and years of Subaru. I have addressed this problem with the local dealer, Subaru America, and Subaru japan and have been told "that is the way it was designed   Read details...

The Assist problem

Eyesight camera randomly turns off and on while driving. Has been consistent over several months pierced to be an ongoing issue that was previously recorded from 20 14–20 21 super forrester. Very similar issue now with my 2023.   Read details...

The Blind Spot Detection problem

1) the seat is cracking on the drivers seat. The vehicle only has 64,000 miles on it. No word from Subaru. 2) parking collision warning system works part of the time. Dangerous when the system does not detect a person or vehicle in the blind spot.   Read details...

The Lane Departure problem

Tl the contact owned a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that all the safety features failed on the vehicle. While driving between 50-55 mph and changing lanes, the lane departure warning failed. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy.   Read details...

The Lane Keep Automatic Steering problem

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that after switching to the drive position the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult the turn in either direction and a power steering warning message had displayed.   Read details...




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