Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
No recalls found for the Subaru Forester in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Subaru Forester owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 234 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 67 |
| VISIBILITY | 49 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 44 |
| ENGINE | 16 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 15 |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 6 |
Vehicle entered limp mode at highway speed (approximately 70 mph) on [XXX] freeway in Washington State, it felt like I had rear ended a vehicle it shut down so hard. This was due to mis diagnosed inspection and service repair from a local Subaru Dealer. Vehicle lost power rapidly, creating a dangerous safety situation. Root cause traced to TCV/PCV system…
I have owned this vehicle since 2019 and the auto start has ALWAYS stalled out when I stop at a light or stop sign. The vehicle needs to be put in park and restart the car. It is very dangerous
My Apple Car Play has never worked since I bought the car new in 2020. The dealership's solution each time I asked about it was for me to get a new plug in cord, update my iPhone settings, and then they can update the system manually. I have taken it in multiple times, and each time it has worked for…
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