Suspension Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 405 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (123 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension coil springs (83 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Subaru Forester

The Suspension problem

I would like to bring your attention to an issue I recently had experienced concerning my 2018 Subaru Forester that I had purchased new in June of 2018, and to date has only 48,518 miles. A steering rattle sound/vibration had developed while driving at normal speeds on paved roadways.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem

Rear coil spring broke while car was parked in garage. Left rear of car sagging. Unsafe to drive.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

I have love in town and have been replacing rotors and pads every 6 months. I purchased this vehicle in 2018 and have put under 30000 miles on the car. I have also been replacing wheel bearings constantly.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that after starting from a stop signal and driving at approximately 25 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from underneath the front passenger area and then the front passenger tire detached from the vehicle.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Springs problem

Rear springs broke. Car never overloaded or driven off road   Read details...




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