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Subaru Forester problems by year

  • 4,356complaints
  • 20recalls
  • 11model years

Newest report Sep 5, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

Subaru Forester Fourth generation (SJ)

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Fourth generation (SJ)

YearComplaintsRecallsMost reportedMedian miles
20143642Suspension noise, struts or alignment (90)60,000
20156063Airbag warning light or recall (98)47,000
20164113Airbag warning light or recall (98)40,000
20175841Airbag warning light or recall (164)33,000
20184933Windshield cracks or distorts (153)20,000
Subaru Forester Fifth generation (SK)

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Fifth generation (SK)

YearComplaintsRecallsMost reportedMedian miles
20198333Windshield cracks or distorts (399)10,000
20205980Windshield cracks or distorts (301)7,100
20212070Windshield cracks or distorts (86)10,000
2022971Windshield cracks or distorts (24)16,764
2023731Windshield cracks or distorts (10)9,000
Subaru Forester Sixth generation (SL)

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Sixth generation (SL)

YearComplaintsRecallsMost reportedMedian miles
2025903Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (14)5,000