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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
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 | 67 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
| VISIBILITY | 13 |
| ENGINE | 11 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 3 |
2021 Subaru Forester The vehicle has experienced recurring electrical and battery-related issues for several years. The original battery was replaced by the Subaru dealer with a larger-capacity battery because of repeated starting concerns. The replacement provided only temporary improvement. The vehicle continues to experience rough starting on a regular basis, even after installation of a newer aftermarket battery with a…
My Subaru Forester has a significant safety defect. If my web searches are representative this software problem affects multiple models and years of Subaru. I have addressed this problem with the local dealer, Subaru America, and Subaru Japan and have been told "that is the way it was designed and it is supposed to do that." As you may imagine…
I am filing this complaint regarding a recurring and dangerous safety issue with my 2021 Subaru Forester. The auto stop/start feature intermittently fails to restart the engine after it shuts off when stopped. When this occurs, multiple dashboard warning lights come on, an alarm sounds, and the vehicle requires putting the transmission into "Park" and shutting it down completely before…
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