2020 Subaru Forester structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 Subaru Forester — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Automated lift gate opened fully, and then immediately closed without warning upon a person who was trying to access the back, nearly causing injury. It is unknown what precisely is failing within the lift gate and it is available for review. The automated lift gate can close on a person…”
filed Dec 19, 2024
“The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the hood was independently unlatched and opened. The light indicating that the hood was opened illuminated. The contact stated that he pulled to the shoulder of the road and closed the hood. The vehicle was…”
filed Mar 20, 2024
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% |
| 2019 Forester | 25 | 3% |
| 2018 Forester | 14 | 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 2020 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.