Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-10 | 18V455000 |
TIRES | 3,654 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The air conditioning system of my 2017 Subaru Forrester suddenly went out without warning. I noticed a defect when the … |
| 2026-02-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The A/c compressor seized up causing the belt to break. Looked up online and it seems it's a common occurrence with thi… |
| 2026-02-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The CVT parking brake switch has failed. The failure leads to the inability to remove the key from the ignition switch … |
| 2026-01-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The AC compressor needs replaced and I see a lot of complaints on-line about this specific model- 2018 Forester so I am… |
| 2025-11-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The defect presents itself when the equipped data communications module (DCM) attempts to communicate with 3G cellular … |
| 2025-10-31 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I was driving on the interstate when car started vibrating and making a terrible sound. Dealership advised both front l… |
| 2025-09-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Air bag warning light comes on intermittently so passenger air bag system is off. |
| 2025-09-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Airbag light comes on due to some failure in the passenger seat. This vehicle year has had a recall on the same issue b… |
| 2025-08-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | While driving the vehicle I began to hear a loud grinding noise from the engine compartment when the A/C was engaged. … |
| 2025-08-15 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Unknown |
| 2025-08-01 | ENGINE | No | 3 | The AC compressor/condesor needs replaced and I see a lot of complaints on-line about this specific model- 2018 Foreste… |
| 2025-07-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | I would like to bring your attention to an issue I recently had experienced concerning my 2018 Subaru Forester that I h… |
| 2025-07-06 | WHEELS | No | 0 | Wheel studs are of inferior quality, which leads to galling. Replacement of a wheel results in snapped studs. I have … |
| 2025-07-03 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | My drivers side seatbelt broke in a minor fender bender and was replaced. |
| 2025-06-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Yesterday 6/19/25 I was driving out the driveway when the vehicle accelerated on its own, and not slowly, but like it h… |
| 2025-06-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The defect presents itself when the equipped data communications module (DCM) attempts to communicate with 3G cellular … |
| 2025-05-27 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Subaru recall WUM98 was issued in 2019 to replace the ODS harness on my 2018 Subaru Forester. The part replacement was … |
| 2025-05-04 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Intermittent failure of occupant detection system on front passenger seat which turns off airbag even though an adult i… |
| 2025-04-09 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Passenger front seat. Airbag light is on when someone is sitting in the seat and seatbelt indicator dings when nothing… |
| 2025-04-04 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Windshield cracked sitting parked matching Subaru TSB 12-192-15R except model of vehicle and Subaru stating not cover… |
| 2025-04-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I am the second owner of this vehicle and lately my passenger airbag sometimes doesn’t turn on due to a harness connect… |
| 2025-04-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | 2018 Subaru Forester Safety air bag recall I drive my grandchildren in front passenger seat. There’s a safety recall… |
| 2025-03-31 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | 2018 Subaru Forester stalling in intersection Prior there was an occasional delay in starting. After light changed … |
| 2025-03-27 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle ina… |
| 2025-03-25 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel Pump. Stalled in intersection in middle lane at expressway entrance. Car stalled 3 x before I could move out of i… |
| 2025-03-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I’ve experienced recurrent failures with my Subaru’s AC system, and it’s become more than just an inconvenience—it’s a … |
| 2025-03-12 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My airbag warning light comes on intermittently. My mechanic found it is due to a recalled part but my vin number is n… |
| 2025-02-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | 1. The car's steering could be malfunctioning . The car is available for inspection upon request. 2. The steering wheel… |
| 2025-02-13 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | airbag alert for front passenger seat is lit and disabling the airbag. the seat was empty and dry with nothing in it. |
| 2025-01-29 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Windshield cracked starting in the black area under the driver's windshield wiper. Car was idling at a drive through, … |
| 2025-01-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Passenger seat occupancy detection sensor failure. Known recall for the issue from same year 2018, my vin not included… |
| 2024-12-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | For the second time we were on the freeway at a hight speed and the car suddenly lost power, all the warning lights cam… |
| 2024-12-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We were driving at 70mph on the freeway, left lane, and suddenly the car lost power as if the fuel pump went out. We ha… |
| 2024-12-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Ticking noise on cold start up as well as reduced acceleration speed and torque. Diagnostics point me to believe the AV… |
| 2024-12-05 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The lower right control arm bushings failed on the vehicle and the transmission is leaking. The vehicle has been owned … |
| 2024-11-14 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | With no warning. my 2018 Subaru Forrester had its transmission lock up on me in the pouring rain while I was traveling … |
| 2024-10-23 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | After starting the car for the first time of the day, letting it warm for a minute or two, I started driving and when I… |
| 2024-10-15 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag wa… |
| 2024-10-12 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The initial incident happened when I was accelerating uphill. When I pressed the gas pedal to accelerate, the car began… |
| 2024-10-11 | ENGINE | Yes | 0 | Went to car wash,car was in nuetral after after wash finished I put the car in drive and it accelerated into the street… |
| 2024-10-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | - Steering and suspension were affected. The car is available for inspection upon request. - My safety and the safety o… |
| 2024-10-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The passenger airbag light in my 2018 Subaru Forester intermittently turns off and on, even when the seat is occupied. … |
| 2024-08-27 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The passenger-side front airbag Occupancy Detection System harness failed on my vehicle. The dealer charged me for a r… |
| 2024-08-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I bought the car certified used from a Grand Prix Subaru in Hicksville, NY. They did not mention this issue. I’ve had t… |
| 2024-08-09 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My 2018 Subaru Forester has a faulty passenger air bag sensor, which has been diagnosed by my local Subaru dealer, with… |
| 2024-08-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | THE ODS is not properly determining the status of the right front seat occupant. The airbag warning light is illuminat… |
| 2024-08-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The passenger seat Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensor failed, turning off the airbag and illuminating the SRS light… |
| 2024-07-23 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | This is related to the ODS recall (October 3, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V701000) where the sensor mat harness was r… |
| 2024-07-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Blind Spot Detection goes on an off. Safety is impacted by the system going on and off. Took care to Subaru dealership |
| 2024-07-16 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Per the dealership, the occupant detection wiring harness resulting in the passenger side not activating despite a pass… |