Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Subaru forester has 11 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2019 | STRUCTURE | FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE RUSTS AWAY CAUSING FAILURE. COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ... |
| Oct 23, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, ... |
| Feb 1, 2016 | STRUCTURE | I WAS GETTING NEW TIRES PLACED ON MY VEHICLE WHEN MY MECHANIC NOTICED THAT MY CONTROL ARMS AS WELL A... |
| Apr 22, 2015 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PED... |
| Jan 1, 2015 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | MY SON WAS DRIVING FROM NEW JERSEY. SUDDENLY THE FRONT HOOD OPENED AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD.... |
| Aug 4, 2014 | STRUCTURE | 2003 - SUBARU - FORESTER - BODY HARDWARE, FENDER, STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS & RAILS, LOWER FRAME LEFT IS... |
| May 13, 2014 | STRUCTURE | FRONT CRADLE ARMS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS ARE RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIV... |
| Jan 9, 2014 | STRUCTURE | THE TWO FRONT SUB FRAMES HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST AND THIN METAL. *TR |
| Dec 30, 2013 | STRUCTURE | I HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED AT RAMSEY SUBARU AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTED AND NEEDS TO B... |
| Mar 28, 2012 | STRUCTURE | WE TOOK OUR 2003 SUBARU FORESTER IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME ... |
| Sep 20, 2008 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT HOOD RELE... |