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2017 Subaru Forester Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Subaru Forester has 4 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Subaru Forester

Airbags
139
Visibility
105
Electrical
92
Other
86
Powertrain
40
Steering
24
Engine
23
Speed Control
19
Structure
12
Wheels
7
Suspension
7
Brakes
4
Seats
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 10, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owned a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that after driving into a parking space...
Jun 1, 2020SERVICE BRAKESWITH CAR STOPPED AND ENGINE RUNNING BRAKE PEDAL SINKS TO THE FLOOR IF STEADY PRESSURE IS APPLIED. DE...
Aug 3, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE REVERSING FROM THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAIL...
Sep 24, 2018SERVICE BRAKES9/24/2017 PRESSING ON BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR SPEEDED UP, I TRIED PARKING IN FRONT OF A CEMENT P...

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