Subaru Forester owners have reported 200 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 (150 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 rear door hinges do not open fully and it is easy to hit your head. I hit my head unloading groceries, and my boyfriend did as well. It is dangerous. 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 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...
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...
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the front hood independently unlatched and the hood opened. The open hood warning light illuminated on the control panel. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and closed the hood. Read details...