2001 Subaru Forester suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Subaru Forester — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns 2001 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the rear cross member became fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear cross member failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified…”
filed Dec 18, 2014
“2001 subaru forester 87500 miles on it. 12/2007 had rear wheel bearings replaced at independent shop. Now it is 12/2008 with only 92k miles on it, and the driver's side rear wheel bearing is howling like a banshee. Passenger rear wheel bearing getting louder but not as bad. Might have dealer…”
filed Dec 8, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Forester | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Forester | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Forester | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Forester | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 Forester | 15 | 3% |
| 2017 Forester | 11 | 2% |
| 2016 Forester | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 Forester | 66 | 11% |
| 2014 Forester | 94 | 23% |
| 2012 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Forester | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.