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2021 Subaru Forester Research

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0 Recalls
203 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2021

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (0)

No recalls found for the Subaru Forester in recent model years. That's a good sign!

💬 Consumer Complaints (203)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Subaru Forester owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
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 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 06/03/2026

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…

2021 model • LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • 05/14/2026

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…

2021 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 05/03/2026

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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