Subaru Forester visibility problems by year
202 NHTSA owner complaints name the visibility across 23 Forester model years. The most reported year is 2020 with 49 reports.
| Year | Visibility reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 7 | 8% | — | |
| 2023 Forester | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2022 Forester | 4 | 4% | — | |
| 2021 Forester | 14 | 7% | 8,750 mi | |
| 2020 Forester | 49 | 8% | 14,000 mi | |
| 2019 Forester | 38 | 5% | 15,000 mi | |
| 2018 Forester | 21 | 4% | 30,000 mi | |
| 2017 Forester | 12 | 2% | 65,000 mi | |
| 2016 Forester | 3 | 1% | — | |
| 2015 Forester | 5 | 1% | — | |
| 2014 Forester | 3 | 1% | — | |
| 2013 Forester | 4 | 5% | — | |
| 2012 Forester | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2010 Forester | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 2009 Forester | 7 | 4% | — | |
| 2007 Forester | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2005 Forester | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2004 Forester | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2003 Forester | 7 | 4% | — | |
| 2002 Forester | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2001 Forester | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 1999 Forester | 2 | 2% | — | |
| 1998 Forester | 7 | 7% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the visibility. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.