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2017 Subaru forester Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Subaru forester has 7 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-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

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 1, 2025SUSPENSION,WHEELSFirst was a control arm bushing and than a rear wheel hub assembly. At around 40000 miles. Both fail...
Feb 7, 2025SUSPENSIONWhile driving at 50 miles an hour or greater on the freeway the right front wheel began to shake vio...
Nov 3, 2024SUSPENSIONThe control arms on my 2017 Subaru Forester started malfunctioning at a relatively low mileage (~48K...
Jan 1, 2023SUSPENSION,WHEELSBall bearings all broke in car. This is a known issue but not until I googled it. It causes horrible...
Jun 18, 2022SUSPENSION,WHEELS46,000 miles and the lower control arm is broken. Causing the vehicle to shake and almost be undriva...
Feb 4, 2022SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving over 60 MPH, the vehicle w...
Jan 19, 2019SUSPENSIONTHE VEHICLE IS VIBRATING VIOLENTLY AND LOUDLY WHEN THE VEHICLES REACHES 50-60 MPH. A MECHANIC DIAGN...

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