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2022 Subaru Forester
Common Problems

Ranked from 40 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
Safety
2
High severity
3
Medium
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

8 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Windshield Cracking

    13complaints
    High severityOther

    Multiple windshields have cracked without any apparent cause, including while stationary or at low speeds.

  2. 2

    Engine Stall and Unintended Acceleration

    7complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls and experiences unintended acceleration, posing a safety risk during driving.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Headlight Issues

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights produce dark spots and shadows in the driver's field of vision, causing visibility issues.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Visibility Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Windshields develop chips and cracks frequently, affecting overall visibility during driving.

  5. 5

    Brake System Failure

    5complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The brake system malfunctions, causing unexpected surges or complete failure to engage, leading to potential accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    5complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The forward collision avoidance system engages unexpectedly or fails to function properly, posing a safety risk.

  7. 7

    Battery Discharge

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The battery discharges unexpectedly, leading to potential loss of power and difficulty starting the vehicle.

  8. 8

    Unintended Vehicle Acceleration

    3complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle accelerates unintentionally, often without warning, posing a significant safety risk.

Other years & sources

2010 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru ForesterAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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