Subaru Forester owners have reported 94 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (78 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
There was a recall on this vehicle from 2022, and we did not own this vehicle at that time. Recall passenger side airbag contact under seat can cause fire or electrical issues. I contacted Subaru and they said the recall was satisfied in 2022. Read details...
On oct. 5,2007 - I was stopped at a traffic light. An illegal alien without a drivers license was looking for his cell phone and traveling at least 15-20 miles over the posted speed - slammed into the back of my car. It sent my car through the intersection and turned it completely around. Read details...
Passenger side seat belt anchor bolt that mounts in the inside seat base came out of its mounting hole when the seat belt harness was inserted into the receiving buckle. The entire harness and attaching hardware then retracted toward the door hiting the passenger. Read details...
My parents recently gave my daughter a 1998 Subaru Forester and she is having problems getting the baby's carseat to tighten down properly. I emailed Subaru about this problem and they suggested using a rolled towel to fill the void and make it tighter. Read details...
Wife was driving our 2001 Subaru Forester. She got too close to edge of paved surface on narrow secondary road and tires dropped off edge. Instead of there being the required flat shoulder or berm, there is a 4+ inch drop at that point. Read details...