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2012 Subaru Forester Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Subaru Forester has 3 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Subaru Forester

Engine
22
Airbags
20
Speed Control
15
Brakes
9
Electrical
9
Other
7
Powertrain
5
Structure
3
Wheels
3
Visibility
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 5, 2019VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE SUN VISOR MOUNT IS OF LOW QUALITY AND FAILURE ALLOWED THE VISOR TO FALL IN MY LAP WHILE DRIVING ...
Jul 30, 2018VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEAR...
Nov 2, 2015VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE DRIVER-SIDE SUN VISOR DROPPED OUT OF IT'S BRACKET, AND FELL IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S FACE, WHILE...

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