Worst 2025 Subaru Forester Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Subaru Forester.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 12 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Automatic System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2025 Subaru Forester
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~23,304 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. The wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being improperly attached and cause a loss of vehicle stability.
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2025 Subaru Forester — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Subaru Forester reliable?
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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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