Subaru Forester owners have reported 235 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (179 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat broken (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
In 2020 my ods wireharness had been replaced. I'm now having the same issue in 2025 with the ods system. I had the ods recall fixed but the dealership is telling me it is the ods seat mat not the harness that needs repair and that is not covered under the recall. Read details...
While driving down the highway the seatback emitted a loud "bang" sound. It then lost all support and structure, forcing me to drive my vehicle while attempting to maintain an upright position. Read details...
Occupant detection system (ods) malfunctioning. Passenger airbag is off when an adult is seated in the front passenger seat. Sometimes the passenger airbag is on while there is no one (and nothing) on the seat, causing the seat belt warning chime to occur until seat belt is buckled. Read details...
Weld broke on power seat; left side. Audible pop was heard when in motion, after having backed out of parking space and driving forward to exit parking lot. Read details...
While taking groceries out of back seat, I found a 14mm shiny nut on back floor, left back side of front passenger seat. It fell off the bolt holding the front passenger safety belt retainer (part you click buckle into). Read details...