Seats Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 231 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 (175 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.


Recently reported Seats problems of Subaru Forester

The Seats problem

My recalled ods sensor went out   Read details...

The Seat Broken problem

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...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

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...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

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...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

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...




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