Subaru Forester: Known Issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 184 |
|---|---|
| model years | 1998–2025 (28) |
| data through | 2026-10-12 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
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Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | forester-2025-fuel-filler-leak | Fuel leak at filler cap and recall repair delays | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 11 | 2026-03 → 2026-08 | 88 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2025 | forester-2025-rear-glass-shattering | Rear liftgate glass spontaneous shattering | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | 2025-02 → 2026-08 | 88 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2025 | forester-2025-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking and OEM replacement backorder | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 2024-11 → 2026-03 | 88 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2025 | forester-2025-low-beam-headlights | Low-beam headlight dark spots and cutoff | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | 2024-09 → 2026-04 | 88 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2025 | forester-2025-mirror-vibration | Driver-side mirror vibration at highway speeds | VISIBILITY | 7 | 2024-10 → 2025-09 | 88 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2025 | forester-2025-infotainment-ad-popups | SiriusXM ad pop-ups blocking infotainment screen | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2025-11 → 2026-06 | 88 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2025 | forester-2025-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration during parking maneuvers | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2025-06 → 2026-07 | 88 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2025 | forester-2025-eyesight-false-braking | EyeSight false braking and system deactivation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 6 | 2025-02 → 2026-06 | 88 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | forester-2024-windshield-cracking | Spontaneous windshield cracking | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | 2024-02 → 2026-04 | 29 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | forester-2024-passenger-airbag-inactive | Passenger-seat airbag fails to activate | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2024-01 → 2025-07 | 29 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | forester-2024-eyesight-collision-avoidance-fail | EyeSight forward collision avoidance failure | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 2025-12 → 2026-08 | 29 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | forester-2023-windshield-cracking-chipping | Windshield cracking and chipping | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 18 | 2023-05 → 2026-07 | 73 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | forester-2023-aeb-unintended-activation | EyeSight automatic emergency braking unintended activation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 9 | 2023-05 → 2026-07 | 73 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | forester-2022-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking and chipping | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 27 | 2022-02 → 2026-01 | 95 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | forester-2022-eyesight-phantom-brake | EyeSight phantom braking and AEB false activation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 10 | 2022-08 → 2026-02 | 95 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | forester-2022-eyesight-system-shutdown | EyeSight system shutdown and software failure | LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | 2026-02 → 2026-07 | 95 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | forester-2022-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration during low-speed maneuvering | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 8 | 2022-07 → 2025-09 | 95 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | forester-2022-led-headlight-dark-spots | LED headlight dark spots and shadow projection | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 7 | 2022-02 → 2022-11 | 95 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | forester-2022-12v-battery-failure | 12V battery failure and unexpected discharge | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 | 2022-12 → 2026-05 | 95 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | forester-2022-rear-glass-spontaneous-break | Rear window spontaneous cracking and shattering | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 4 | 2022-05 → 2026-03 | 95 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | forester-2022-engine-fire | Engine fire following collision or fuel system failure | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 2022-08 → 2025-10 | 95 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | forester-2021-windshield-cracking | Windshield spontaneous cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 95 | 2021-04 → 2025-07 | 207 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | forester-2021-front-suspension-bushing-failure | Front suspension bushing and sway bar failure | SUSPENSION | 4 | 2021-07 → 2025-10 | 207 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | forester-2021-auto-stop-start-restart-failure | Auto Stop/Start restart failure and battery drain | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 29 | 2021-07 → 2026-07 | 207 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | forester-2021-unintended-acceleration-parking | Unintended acceleration at low speed or parking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 2022-06 → 2026-03 | 207 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | forester-2021-eyesight-false-activation | EyeSight driver-assist false activation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 9 | 2021-09 → 2026-05 | 207 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2021 | forester-2021-thermo-control-valve-failure | Thermo control valve failure | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2024-01 → 2026-01 | 207 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2020 | forester-2020-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 54 | 2022-11 → 2025-07 (sample of 200 most-recent of 590 total) | 590 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forester-2020-auto-start-stop-stall | Auto start-stop stall and no-restart | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 30 | 2024-03 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 590 total) | 590 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forester-2020-thermo-control-valve | Thermo control valve and EyeSight warning lights | ENGINE | 26 | 2024-03 → 2025-12 (sample of 200 most-recent of 590 total) | 590 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forester-2020-battery-drain | Battery drain and replacement | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2022-10 → 2026-02 (sample of 200 most-recent of 590 total) | 590 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forester-2020-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and EyeSight braking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 2024-03 → 2025-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 590 total) | 590 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2020 | forester-2020-power-liftgate | Power liftgate closing unexpectedly | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | 2024-11 → 2024-12 (sample of 200 most-recent of 590 total) | 590 | 2026-06-14 |
| 2019 | forester-2019-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 31 | 2022-12 → 2025-07 | 831 | 2026-08-06 |
| 2019 | forester-2019-battery-drain | Battery discharge preventing engine start | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 2022-11 → 2026-04 | 831 | 2026-08-06 |
| 2019 | forester-2019-thermo-control-valve-failure | Thermo control valve failure disabling EyeSight | ENGINE | 64 | 2022-12 → 2026-03 | 831 | 2026-08-06 |
| 2019 | forester-2019-auto-stop-start-stall | Engine stall at stops with auto start/stop engaged | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 35 | 2022-12 → 2026-02 | 831 | 2026-08-06 |
| 2019 | forester-2019-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration from stop or parking maneuvers | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2023-03 → 2026-03 | 831 | 2026-08-06 |
| 2019 | forester-2019-automatic-braking-activation | Automatic emergency braking activation without obstacle | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 2022-12 → 2025-11 | 831 | 2026-08-06 |
| 2018 | forester-2018-ac-compressor-failure | AC compressor and condenser failure | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 2022-08 -> 2026-06 (200 most-recent of 487 total) | 487 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2018 | forester-2018-battery-parasitic-drain | Battery parasitic drain and no-start | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 2021-12 -> 2026-05 (200 most-recent of 487 total) | 487 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2018 | forester-2018-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 30 | 2021-12 -> 2026-05 (200 most-recent of 487 total) | 487 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2018 | forester-2018-control-arm-bushing | Front lower control arm bushing wear | SUSPENSION | 12 | 2022-01 -> 2025-11 (200 most-recent of 487 total) | 487 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2018 | forester-2018-passenger-airbag-ods | Passenger airbag occupant detection deactivation | AIR BAGS | 40 | 2021-12 -> 2026-06 (200 most-recent of 487 total) | 487 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2018 | forester-2018-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration during low-speed maneuvers | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 2022-01 -> 2025-06 (200 most-recent of 487 total) | 487 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2018 | forester-2018-fuel-pump-stall | Fuel pump stalling and power loss | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 2021-12 -> 2025-06 (200 most-recent of 487 total) | 487 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2017 | forester-2017-windshield-spontaneous-crack | Windshield cracking without impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 20 | 2021-12 to 2026-06 | 578 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2017 | forester-2017-ignition-key-stuck | Ignition key stuck in ignition switch after parking | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 2022-08 to 2026-07 | 578 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2017 | forester-2017-control-arm-bushing-wear | Front lower control arm bushing wear | SUSPENSION | 10 | 2022-02 to 2026-06 | 578 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2017 | forester-2017-exhaust-leak-cat-converter | Exhaust leak into cabin and catalytic converter failure | ENGINE | 10 | 2022-02 to 2025-03 | 578 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2017 | forester-2017-passenger-airbag-ods-recall | Passenger-side airbag deactivation after recall repair | AIR BAGS | 63 | 2021-12 to 2026-07 | 578 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2017 | forester-2017-battery-parasitic-drain | Parasitic battery drain and repeat battery failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 2021-12 to 2025-12 | 578 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2017 | forester-2017-unintended-acceleration-parking | Unintended acceleration during low-speed parking maneuvers | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 2022-06 to 2025-12 | 578 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2017 | forester-2017-transmission-stall-clutch | Transmission stall and clutch failure | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2022-08 to 2024-09 | 578 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2016 | forester-2016-key-stuck-in-ignition | Ignition key not releasing with shifter in Park | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 2020-09 → 2025-04 | 409 | 2026-08-15 |
| 2016 | forester-2016-cvt-hesitation-and-lurch | CVT hesitation and lurching when pulling away from a stop | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2020-11 → 2026-08 | 409 | 2026-08-15 |
| 2016 | forester-2016-wheel-lug-stud-fracture | Wheel lug studs stripping or fracturing | WHEELS | 4 | 2022-04 → 2025-02 | 409 | 2026-08-15 |
| 2016 | forester-2016-passenger-ods-airbag-off | Passenger occupant detection sensor turning airbag off | AIR BAGS, SEATS | 36 | 2021-10 → 2026-08 | 409 | 2026-08-15 |
| 2016 | forester-2016-parasitic-battery-drain | Parasitic battery drain and repeat battery replacement | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 | 2021-02 → 2024-12 | 409 | 2026-08-15 |
| 2016 | forester-2016-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration while parking or braking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 29 | 2020-09 → 2026-03 | 409 | 2026-08-15 |
| 2016 | forester-2016-stall-loss-of-power | Engine stalling and loss of motive power while driving | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | 2020-10 → 2024-11 | 409 | 2026-08-15 |
| 2016 | forester-2016-horn-clock-spring-failure | Horn failure traced to steering wheel clock spring | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2022-09 → 2026-04 | 409 | 2026-08-15 |
| 2015 | forester-2015-cvt-failure | CVT whine, hesitation, and loss of drive | POWER TRAIN | 19 | 2021-05 → 2026-07 | 613 | 2026-08-10 |
| 2015 | forester-2015-rear-wheel-bearing | Rear wheel bearing failure | WHEELS | 10 | 2021-08 → 2026-06 | 613 | 2026-08-10 |
| 2015 | forester-2015-battery-drain | Battery drain and repeat battery replacement | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 2021-05 → 2022-12 | 613 | 2026-08-10 |
| 2015 | forester-2015-horn-roll-connector | Horn failure from steering roll connector | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2021-12 → 2024-08 | 613 | 2026-08-10 |
| 2015 | forester-2015-airbag-ods-fault | Passenger airbag occupant detection system fault | AIR BAGS | 46 | 2021-02 → 2026-07 | 613 | 2026-08-10 |
| 2015 | forester-2015-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 25 | 2021-02 → 2026-07 | 613 | 2026-08-10 |
| 2015 | forester-2015-highway-power-loss | Engine power loss at highway speed with fuel in tank | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 2021-03 → 2026-03 | 613 | 2026-08-10 |
| 2015 | forester-2015-oil-consumption | Engine oil consumption | ENGINE | 7 | 2021-03 → 2024-08 | 613 | 2026-08-10 |
| 2014 | forester-2014-rear-coil-spring-fracture | Rear coil spring fracture | SUSPENSION | 30 | 2019-08 → 2021-06 | 403 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forester-2014-engine-oil-consumption | Engine oil consumption | ENGINE | 8 | 2020-02 → 2025-07 | 403 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forester-2014-ignition-key-stuck | Ignition key stuck in cylinder | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 2019-08 → 2024-10 | 403 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forester-2014-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration while braking or parking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 | 2019-11 → 2026-03 | 403 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forester-2014-airbag-ods-sensor-fault | Occupant detection system airbag sensor fault | AIR BAGS | 35 | 2019-08 → 2025-04 | 403 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forester-2014-cvt-transmission-failure | CVT transmission failure | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2019-11 → 2025-03 | 403 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | forester-2014-liftgate-strut-failure | Liftgate strut failure | STRUCTURE | 7 | 2019-09 → 2025-09 | 403 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2013 | rearview-mirror-detachment | Rearview mirror detaching from windshield mount | VISIBILITY | 4 | 2013-07 → 2015-02 | 77 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | headlight-taillight-bulb-failure | Headlight and taillight bulb failure repeat replacement | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 2015-02 → 2022-11 | 77 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | engine-oil-consumption-and-failure | Engine oil consumption and internal engine failure | ENGINE | 22 | 2014-09 → 2025-02 | 77 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | air-bag-deployment-and-recall-parts | Air bag non-deployment and Takata recall part delays | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2018-06 → 2025-12 | 77 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | unintended-acceleration-speed-control | Unintended acceleration and speed control malfunction | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2012-12 → 2024-05 | 77 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2013 | brake-pad-caliper-rotor-failure | Brake pad, caliper, and rotor failure affecting braking | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2014-08 → 2022-12 | 77 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | forester-2012-excessive-oil-consumption | Excessive oil consumption leading to engine failure | ENGINE | 20 | 2014-01 → 2025-01 | 105 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | forester-2012-transmission-failure | Transmission failure | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2013-03 → 2018-04 | 105 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | forester-2012-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 16 | 2017-03 → 2022-07 | 105 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | forester-2012-sudden-unintended-acceleration | Sudden unintended acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 2012-01 → 2019-03 | 105 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | forester-2012-brake-pedal-failure | Brake pedal failure and soft brake pedal | SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2012-03 → 2025-04 | 105 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-forester-2011-soft-brake-pedal | Soft brake pedal and master cylinder failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2013-09 → 2023-01 | 147 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-forester-2011-seat-frame-failure | Seat frame and bracket failure | SEATS | 3 | 2016-07 → 2021-11 | 147 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-forester-2011-oil-consumption | Excessive engine oil consumption | ENGINE | 39 | 2012-03 → 2025-01 | 147 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-forester-2011-sudden-acceleration | Sudden unintended acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 2011-05 → 2024-11 | 147 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-forester-2011-takata-airbag-recall | Takata airbag recall parts unavailability | AIR BAGS | 26 | 2016-08 → 2022-08 | 147 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | subaru-forester-2011-engine-fires | Engine compartment fires | ENGINE | 6 | 2012-06 → 2024-03 | 147 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | forester-2010-driver-seat-weld-failure | Driver seat frame weld failure | SEATS | 67 | 2014-03 → 2023-10 | 262 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | forester-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall repair delay | AIR BAGS | 37 | 2016-08 → 2025-01 | 262 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | forester-2010-oil-consumption-head-gasket | Excessive oil consumption and head gasket failure | ENGINE | 21 | 2014-08 → 2025-12 | 262 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | forester-2010-rear-brake-wear-corrosion | Premature rear brake wear and brake line corrosion | SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 2014-07 → 2022-06 | 262 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | forester-2010-unintended-acceleration-parking | Unintended acceleration at low speed while parking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2014-05 → 2023-01 | 262 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2009 | subaru-forester-2009-head-gasket-turbo-failure | Head gasket and turbo engine failure | ENGINE | 26 | 2008-12 → 2021-03 | 178 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | subaru-forester-2009-seat-bracket-collapse | Driver seat bracket weld failure | SEATS | 12 | 2013-03 → 2021-05 | 178 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | subaru-forester-2009-wiper-radio-dropout | Intermittent loss of wipers, radio, and dash display | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 2012-08 → 2020-07 | 178 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | subaru-forester-2009-takata-airbag-delay | Takata airbag recall parts-availability delay | AIR BAGS | 33 | 2015-02 → 2024-04 | 178 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | subaru-forester-2009-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration from stop or idle | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 22 | 2009-02 → 2018-02 | 178 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | subaru-forester-2009-brake-line-corrosion | Brake line and caliper corrosion | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 11 | 2010-09 → 2022-11 | 178 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | subaru-forester-2009-fuel-tank-corrosion | Fuel tank corrosion and gasoline leak | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 2011-02 → 2023-07 | 178 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2009 | subaru-forester-2009-wiring-harness-fire | Wiring harness fire | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2009-11 → 2014-02 | 178 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2008 | forester-2008-control-arm-corrosion | Front lower control arm corrosion and detachment | SUSPENSION | 12 | 2015-04 → 2025-01 | 50 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2008 | forester-2008-secondary-air-pump | Secondary air injection pump/solenoid malfunction | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 2012-03 → 2018-02 | 50 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2008 | forester-2008-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2010-01 → 2021-06 | 50 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2008 | forester-2008-oil-consumption-head-gasket | Excessive oil consumption and head gasket failure | ENGINE | 7 | 2014-11 → 2019-11 | 50 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2008 | forester-2008-airbag-deployment-malfunction | Airbag deployment malfunction | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2011-01 → 2022-12 | 50 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2008 | forester-2008-engine-compartment-fire | Engine compartment and interior fire | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2013-03 → 2016-11 | 50 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | forester-2007-front-control-arm-corrosion | Front lower control arm fracture from corrosion | SUSPENSION | 10 | 2018-05 → 2024-06 | 72 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | forester-2007-head-gasket-leak | Head gasket leak with coolant loss | ENGINE | 5 | 2013-02 → 2021-06 | 72 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | forester-2007-fuel-cut-valve-crack | Cracked fuel cut valve with fuel odor | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 | 2010-01 → 2014-01 | 72 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | forester-2007-automatic-transmission-shift-quality | Automatic transmission hesitation and harsh shifting | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2007-09 → 2019-02 | 72 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | forester-2007-emission-component-damage | Catalytic converter and secondary air system damage | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 2010-05 → 2012-02 | 72 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | forester-2007-tire-traction-loss | Tire traction loss on original equipment tires | TIRES | 4 | 2007-12 → 2009-02 | 72 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | forester-2007-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration ending in a crash | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2013-02 → 2025-03 | 72 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | forester-2006-cold-start-fuel-odor | Fuel odor in cabin on cold-weather starts | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 2007-02 → 2019-10 | 88 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | forester-2006-control-arm-rust-fracture | Front lower control arm fracture from rust corrosion | STEERING, SUSPENSION | 12 | 2012-01 → 2023-11 | 88 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | forester-2006-unintended-acceleration-surge | Unintended acceleration or engine surge at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 2005-12 → 2021-08 | 88 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | forester-2006-engine-electrical-fire | Engine compartment or electrical fire | ENGINE | 6 | 2012-08 → 2019-06 | 88 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | forester-2006-head-gasket-oil-leak | Head gasket oil leak | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 2008-12 → 2012-06 | 88 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | forester-2006-wheel-bearing-failure | Wheel bearing failure and wheel detachment | WHEELS | 4 | 2011-11 → 2021-08 | 88 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | forester-2006-airbag-occupant-detection | Passenger airbag occupant detection malfunction | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2006-06 → 2022-10 | 88 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | forester-2005-cold-fuel-line-leak | Cold-weather fuel line leak and cabin fuel odor | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 17 | 2009-12 → 2022-03 | 93 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | forester-2005-brake-line-corrosion | Brake line corrosion and master cylinder failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2005-10 → 2018-05 | 93 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | forester-2005-control-arm-corrosion | Front lower control arm corrosion and fracture | SUSPENSION | 20 | 2013-01 → 2023-05 | 93 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | forester-2005-unintended-accel | Unintended acceleration and accelerator pedal malfunction | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 2005-04 → 2023-03 | 93 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | forester-2005-airbag-nondeploy | Airbag non-deployment in frontal and side impacts | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2005-08 → 2013-05 | 93 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | forester-2005-cat-converter-head-gasket | Catalytic converter and head gasket failure | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | 2008-04 → 2020-11 | 93 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2004 | forester-2004-cold-weather-fuel-leak | Fuel line leaks and fuel odor in cold weather | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 117 | 2008-12 → 2024-03 | 219 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | forester-2004-rear-wheel-bearing | Rear wheel bearing failure | SUSPENSION | 5 | 2007-10 → 2012-04 | 219 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | forester-2004-turbo-head-gasket-oil-leak | Turbocharger, head gasket and oil leak failures | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | 2010-01 → 2021-01 | 219 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | forester-2004-lower-control-arm-failure | Front lower control arm corrosion and fracture | SUSPENSION | 19 | 2011-09 → 2022-05 | 219 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | forester-2004-airbag-warning-light | Air bag warning light illuminated | AIR BAGS | 12 | 2008-07 → 2019-06 | 219 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2004 | forester-2004-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 2007-12 → 2013-07 | 219 | 2026-10-01 |
| 2003 | forester-2003-lower-control-arm-corrosion | Lower control arm corrosion and fracture | SUSPENSION | 18 | 2014-01 → 2023-12 | 191 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | forester-2003-cold-weather-fuel-odor | Cold-weather fuel odor and fuel line leak | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 53 | 2007-02 → 2021-02 | 191 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | forester-2003-manual-clutch-chatter | Manual clutch chatter and shudder | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2003-03 → 2004-07 | 191 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | forester-2003-subframe-rust | Subframe and frame corrosion | STRUCTURE | 13 | 2012-03 → 2025-08 | 191 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | forester-2003-head-gasket-leak | Head gasket coolant and oil leak | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | 2006-12 → 2021-02 | 191 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | forester-2003-air-bag-light-wiring | Air bag warning light and seat wiring faults | AIR BAGS | 14 | 2003-09 → 2013-12 | 191 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2003 | forester-2003-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 2003-09 → 2019-08 | 191 | 2026-10-02 |
| 2002 | forester-2002-control-arm-subframe-corrosion | Lower control arm and subframe fracture or corrosion | SUSPENSION | 9 | 2010-05 → 2019-10 | 93 | 2026-10-03 |
| 2002 | forester-2002-cold-weather-fuel-leak | Fuel hose leak and gasoline odor in cold weather | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | 2008-01 → 2017-12 | 93 | 2026-10-03 |
| 2002 | forester-2002-head-gasket-coolant-leak | Head gasket failure with external coolant leak | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 2007-07 → 2009-08 | 93 | 2026-10-03 |
| 2002 | forester-2002-unintended-acceleration-surge | Unintended acceleration and surging at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 | 2002-03 → 2015-08 | 93 | 2026-10-03 |
| 2002 | forester-2002-hesitation-stalling | Acceleration hesitation and engine stalling | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | 2001-09 → 2010-02 | 93 | 2026-10-03 |
| 2002 | forester-2002-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags not deploying in collisions | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2002-09 → 2017-03 | 93 | 2026-10-03 |
| 2001 | forester-2001-rear-wheel-bearing | Rear wheel bearing failure and noise | SUSPENSION | 16 | 2001-08 → 2008-12 | 146 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | forester-2001-head-gasket | Head gasket failure and coolant or oil leak | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | 2003-02 → 2013-04 | 146 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | forester-2001-cold-fuel-odor | Gasoline odor and fuel line leak in cold weather | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 2009-01 → 2016-01 | 146 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | forester-2001-headlights-cut-out | Headlights going out with turn signal lever use | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2005-05 → 2015-12 | 146 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | forester-2001-sudden-acceleration | Sudden acceleration without pedal input | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 24 | 2001-04 → 2016-03 | 146 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | forester-2001-manual-clutch-shudder | Manual transmission clutch shudder and slipping | POWER TRAIN | 9 | 2003-09 → 2004-11 | 146 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | forester-2001-airbag-no-deploy | Air bags not deploying in frontal impact | AIR BAGS | 11 | 2000-09 → 2005-06 | 146 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2001 | forester-2001-abs-snow-ice | ABS behavior and stopping on snow or ice | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 2002-03 → 2015-08 | 146 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | forester-2000-wheel-bearing-failures | Wheel bearing replacements | SUSPENSION | 18 | 2001-08 → 2008-02 | 79 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | forester-2000-head-gasket-coolant-leak | Head gasket leaks and engine overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | 2006-02 → 2011-02 | 79 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | forester-2000-automatic-transmission-drive | Automatic transmission delayed or no engagement in Drive | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2004-07 → 2009-02 | 79 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | forester-2000-manual-clutch-chatter | Manual transmission clutch chatter | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2002-07 → 2003-07 | 79 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | forester-2000-tire-sidewall-blowouts | Tire sidewall bulges, blowouts and tread separation | TIRES | 6 | 2001-02 → 2005-09 | 79 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | forester-2000-fuel-filler-pipe-rust | Fuel filler pipe rust and evaporative leak | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | 2007-09 → 2008-08 | 79 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | forester-2000-oxygen-sensor-replacements | Oxygen sensor failures and parts availability | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 2000-03 → 2005-01 | 79 | 2026-10-06 |
| 2000 | forester-2000-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and acceleration surges | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2000-02 → 2010-09 | 79 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | forester-1999-wheel-bearing-failure | Wheel bearing failure and repeat replacement | SUSPENSION | 30 | 1999-07 → 2006-05 | 141 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | forester-1999-automatic-no-drive-engagement | Automatic transmission not engaging Drive | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2005-01 → 2016-05 | 141 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | forester-1999-fuel-filler-neck-corrosion | Fuel filler neck corrosion | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | 2006-05 → 2009-01 | 141 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | forester-1999-clutch-shudder-failure | Manual clutch shudder and premature failure | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2003-01 → 2004-03 | 141 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | forester-1999-head-gasket-coolant-leak | Head gasket failure and coolant loss | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | 2004-03 → 2020-02 | 141 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | forester-1999-brake-pedal-to-floor | Brake pedal sinking to floor and loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 11 | 1999-07 → 2019-07 | 141 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | forester-1999-unintended-acceleration | Unrequested vehicle acceleration | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2000-09 → 2008-04 | 141 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1999 | forester-1999-oil-consumption | Excessive oil consumption | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 2001-06 → 2003-10 | 141 | 2026-10-06 |
| 1998 | forester-1998-wheel-bearing-failure | Wheel bearing failure and repeat replacement | SUSPENSION | 15 | 2000-07 → 2020-02 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | forester-1998-rotor-pulsation | Brake rotor pulsation and repeated resurfacing | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 1999-10 → 2002-02 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | forester-1998-clutch-chatter | Clutch chatter and incomplete clutch engagement | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 1999-10 → 2003-07 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | forester-1998-windshield-chips-cracks | Windshield chipping and cracking from stone impacts | VISIBILITY | 5 | 1998-11 → 2001-04 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | forester-1998-sudden-acceleration | Sudden acceleration or surge | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 1998-02 → 2007-09 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | forester-1998-brake-pedal-to-floor | Brake pedal travel to floor and brake loss | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 1998-04 → 1999-11 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | forester-1998-oil-grease-on-exhaust | Oil or grease leaking onto exhaust and catalytic converter | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | 1998-08 → 2006-10 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
| 1998 | forester-1998-head-gasket-failure | Head gasket failure and engine overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 2004-01 → 2005-07 | 112 | 2026-10-07 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Subaru Forester [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/subaru/forester
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_subaru_forester_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Subaru Forester},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/subaru/forester}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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