Subaru Forester owners have reported 203 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (152 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The exterior b-pillar trim on my 2022 Subaru Forester (passenger side) has warped, bubbled, and lifted away from the vehicle. At approximately 24,700 miles, the trim began deforming significantly, with visible bubbling and separation at the top edge. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the owner was driving an undetermined slow rate of speed the brake pedal extended to the floor causing the braking distance to be extended. Read details...
I was getting new tires placed on my vehicle when my mechanic noticed that my control arms as well as the subframe was rusted out. I contacted Subaru who stated there was a recall on the control arms for rusting out but not on the subframe. Read details...
I opened the back hatch of my 2024 Subaru Forester to retrieve an item. I then pressed the button to close the hatch. It was an extremely windy day and right when I pressed the button to close the hatch an empty grocery bag blew out of the car. I caught it and shoved it back into the car. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that upon opening the tailgate, the tailgate quickly fell unintendedly and struck the contact's head while the contact was retrieving items from the trunk. The contact sustained head soreness but had not received medical attention. Read details...