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2001 Subaru Forester Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Subaru Forester has 5 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Subaru Forester

Speed Control
25
Powertrain
23
Suspension
17
Engine
17
Brakes
15
Airbags
10
Other
8
Wheels
5
Lights
5
Fuel System
4
Visibility
4
Tires
4
Structure
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 1, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHT LENSES ARE TOO CLOUDED OVER TO USE SAFELY. REGULAR EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE (WASHING, WAXING W...
Jun 7, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDT : ON 6/7/05 THE OWNER WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS DARK AND THAT HEADLIGHTS WERE FLICKERI...
May 12, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUSING THE TURN SIGNAL LEVERL CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. INITALLY THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED BRI...
Jan 1, 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN TURNING THE TURN SIGNALS ON, THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY, SUDDENLY PLUNGIN...
May 20, 2000EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY BECAUSE OF FAULTY HEADLIGHTS.*AK N...

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