Worst 2023 Subaru Forester Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VISIBILITY/WIPER
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Subaru Forester.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 11 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 9,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 11,426 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2 | — | 6,750 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | 1 | — | 5,986 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 11,426 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Subaru Forester
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~18,804 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Other Subaru Forester Years
Wider context: See the full Subaru Forester reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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