2017 Subaru Forester problems by component
581 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 162 | 28% | 30,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 105 | 18% | 38,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 103 | 18% | 31,000 mi |
| Engine → | 46 | 8% | 18,825 mi |
| Power Train → | 44 | 8% | 35,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 33 | 6% | 28,980 mi |
| Seats → | 32 | 6% | 28,000 mi |
| Steering → | 24 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Wheels → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 12 | 2% | 23,413 mi |
| Visibility → | 12 | 2% | 65,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Suspension → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.