2005 Subaru Forester problems by component
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Subaru Forester, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 21 | 23% | 128,056 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 17 | 18% | 84,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 14 | 15% | 145,500 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 9% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 8% | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5% | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3% | — |
| Engine | 3 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.