2022 Subaru Forester Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru Forester. Part of Generation 5 — 2019–2024.

20212023
Complaints
132
Crashes
11
Fires
10
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2022 Subaru Forester Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#120 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

#210 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:5,000 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
#39 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Avg mileage:11,625 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Subaru Forester.

Wipers & Visibility
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
5,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,625
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,097
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,615
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2022 Subaru Forester

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~95,830 vehicles.

23V755000Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch
~95,830 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

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2022 Subaru Forester — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Subaru Forester reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Subaru Forester has 132 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Subaru Forester?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (20 complaints); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 5,000 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (9 complaints, avg 11,625 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Subaru Forester?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 7,241 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Subaru Forester?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Subaru Forester include 11 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 95,830 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Subaru Forester?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Forester reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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