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2016 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Subaru Forester has 10 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Subaru Forester

Airbags
84
Electrical
79
Other
52
Powertrain
43
Engine
32
Speed Control
25
Visibility
21
Steering
19
Wheels
11
Suspension
10
Brakes
10
Structure
6
Lights
4

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 5, 2024SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELSWhen the car accelerates to around 70 mph, the right front side starts to shake and vibrate, giving ...
Sep 11, 2024SUSPENSIONThe right rear coil spring broke causing the vehicle to sag approx three inches. I drove the vehicle...
Apr 2, 2023SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI purchased on March 18, 2023 at HGREG West Palm Beach dealership. The salesperson did not disclosur...
Mar 6, 2023SUSPENSION- On 3/6/2023 upon exiting my garage I noticed the rear right spring had broken off and was on the g...
Nov 14, 2022SUSPENSION,WHEELSThe vehicle fails to maintain stability at either a right turn, and at left turn angles. The vehicle...
Jan 11, 2022SUSPENSION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWhile driving N on I 24 near Nashville Tn my Eyesight assistant turned off illuminated warning light...
Feb 20, 2020SUSPENSIONSUBARU DEALER CHANGED TWO REAR COILS ON MY 2016 FORESTER, WITH 37K MILES, 2/20/2020. ON 2/26/2020 A...
Dec 28, 2019SUSPENSIONWHEN I WENT FOR MY INSPECTION STICKER,IT FAILED DUE TO A BROKEN RIGHT REAR SPRING,THEN WENT I BROUGH...
Oct 4, 2019SUSPENSIONWHILE MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY TO PERFORM BRAKE PAD MAINTENANCE, I NOTICED THAT THE SPRING ON THE R...
Aug 31, 2019SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESVEHICLE ONLY HAS 13888 MILES ON IT WHILE REPLACING ALL 4 BRAKE ROTORS (YES ALL 4 DUE TO WARPAGE AND ...

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