2020 Subaru Forester problems by component
600 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper → | 252 | 42% | 5,300 mi |
| Electrical System → | 101 | 17% | 3,200 mi |
| Engine → | 79 | 13% | — |
| Visibility → | 49 | 8% | 14,000 mi |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 43 | 7% | — |
| Power Train → | 32 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 24 | 4% | 26,000 mi |
| Lane Departure → | 22 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 15 | 3% | 6,642 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Steering → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.