2018 Subaru Forester structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Subaru Forester — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front end collision with car making an illegal left in front of our Subaru. Our car hood, bumper, head lights, grill and parts of the engine were smashed, with liquid draining out of the engine. My husband (wearing a seatbelt) hit his knee and shoulder on impact. Airbags failed - Not a single…”
filed Jun 23, 2023
“Doors are rusting in areas where seam sealer was improperly applied. Water collects in these areas and rust is evident and perforating the metal, separating the inner and outer shell of the door. Dealership took the vehicle in for warranty and stated Subaru would not cover the defect until the rust…”
filed May 19, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forester | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Forester | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Forester | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Forester | 15 | 3% |
| 2019 Forester | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 Forester | 15 | 3% |
| 2016 Forester | 11 | 3% |
| 2015 Forester | 20 | 3% |
| 2014 Forester | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 Forester | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Forester | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.