2017 Subaru Forester visibility problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2017 Subaru Forester — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after the vehicle had been parked in the parking garage for six days, the contact became aware that the front windshield had developed a 12-inch crack across the middle bottom. The contact stated that there…”
filed Feb 3, 2025
“I am reporting a safety issue with an aftermarket driver’s side mirror manufactured by TRQ, intended as a replacement for a 2017 Subaru Forester. The mirror does not provide sufficient side visibility, increasing blind spots significantly compared to the OEM part, thereby putting driver safety at…”
filed May 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Forester | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Forester | 14 | 7% |
| 2020 Forester | 49 | 8% |
| 2019 Forester | 38 | 5% |
| 2018 Forester | 21 | 4% |
| 2016 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Forester | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Forester | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.