2016 Subaru Forester wheels problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2016 Subaru Forester — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We purchased a used car for my [XXX] daughter on August 4th. of this year. On her trip to [XXX] on XXX., appoximently 5pm, the drivers side rear wheel fell off, causing damage to the wheel, lugs, shocks, caliper and tire. She was able to pull over into a parking lot, where a stranger helped her out…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the rear wheels of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Forester | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Forester | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 Forester | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 Forester | 20 | 3% |
| 2014 Forester | 11 | 3% |
| 2012 Forester | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Forester | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Forester | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.