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2017 Subaru forester Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Subaru forester has 12 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 26, 2026STRUCTUREI was driving around the city at about 25mph and the hood flew open, almost entirely blocking my vie...
Feb 12, 2026STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that upon opening the tailgate, the tail...
Apr 6, 2025STRUCTURESee attached document for complaint.
Jan 19, 2025STRUCTUREWhen closing the liftgate during the normal course of use, the liftgate support cylinder on the pass...
Aug 20, 2024STRUCTUREWhen closing the liftgate during the normal course of use, the liftgate support cylinder on the driv...
Feb 7, 2024STRUCTUREThe front windshield is extremely prone to cracks. I've gotten three cracks in my windshield, all al...
Nov 12, 2020STRUCTUREWINDSHIELD IS EXTREMELY FRAGILE. I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD THIS CAR FOR TWO YEARS YET AND ITS ALREADY HAD ...
Feb 21, 2020STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE 2017 FORESTER WAS PARKED AND HAD BEEN PARKED FOR A WEEK. WHILE PARKED THE TEMPERATURE FELL TO 3...
Oct 12, 2019STRUCTUREACCIDENTALLY PLACED MY HAND NEAR THE EDGE OF THE REAR POWER LIFT GATE WHEN IT WAS CLOSING. CLOSED O...
Oct 10, 2019STRUCTUREI'VE NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD GLASS IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO ROCK CHIPPING FROM VERY SMALL STONES, ...
Jul 7, 2017STRUCTUREBOUGHT NEW FORESTER IN MAY 2017. WINDSHIELD CRACKED @ JULY 2017. REPLACEMENT CRACKED OCTOBER 2017. S...
Mar 1, 2017STRUCTUREON MARCH 1, 2017 I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. AFTER PROCEEDING STRAIGHT THROUGH THE INTERSECTIO...

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