Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Subaru Forester has 8 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GETS COLD AND I TURN ON THE DEFROST TO WARM UP THE CAR WHILE PARKED I CAN SMELL... |
| Jan 27, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN IT IS BELOW 25 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, FUEL LINES AND RELATED COMPONENTS (INCLUDING RETAINING CLIPS... |
| Dec 1, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SUBARU FORESTER SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE CAB WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. GAS LEAK VISIBLE FIRST TIME IT OCCURR... |
| Jan 4, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN IT IS BELOW 25 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, FUEL LINES AND RELATED COMPONENTS (INCLUDING RETAINING CLIPS... |
| Dec 1, 2009 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHENEVER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 20 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLI... |
| May 15, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2001 SUBARU FORESTER S. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL PAINT CHIP ON THE HOOD. I ... |
| Nov 5, 2001 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE TACK THAT IS IN PLACE TO HOLD THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAT IN PLACE DOES NOT WORK. THE MAT CONTINUOUS... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | EQUIPMENT | AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED ON 06/01/03. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER TO REPLACE IT WITH A BRAND N... |