Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Subaru Forester has 72 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
72
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The AC compressor needs replaced and I see a lot of complaints on-line about this specific model- 20... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Air bag warning light comes on intermittently so passenger air bag system is off. |
| Aug 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving the vehicle I began to hear a loud grinding noise from the engine compartment when the... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The AC compressor/condesor needs replaced and I see a lot of complaints on-line about this specific ... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2018 Subaru Forester stalling in intersection Prior there was an occasional delay in starting. A... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel Pump. Stalled in intersection in middle lane at expressway entrance. Car stalled 3 x before I ... |
| Oct 12, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The initial incident happened when I was accelerating uphill. When I pressed the gas pedal to accele... |
| May 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2018 Subaru Forester has another cracked windshield. I do not drive this car a lot and all of a sud... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Cascading air conditioning system failures in my 2018 Subaru Forester. The failures occurred in the ... |
| Feb 4, 2024 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Component: EyeSight Camera motherboard failure due to cold weather (Code B28B3). Possibly an imprope... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The ignition key gets stuck from time to time and will not turn all the way to off, which means it c... |
| Jan 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The battery completely drains after not being started for 2-3 days. I’ve had the battery checked by ... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | After ice storm and after car was cleaned of any ice, The emergency braking appeared to be confused ... |
| Nov 4, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Engine started to race when applying the brake and vehicle was being placed into gear (either forwar... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AC compressor went out at 110k miles. This is a common issue with Subaru compressors. |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Carry Handle, Shell, Base | We just received the recall replacement on the car seat base, but our child is now practically grown... |
| Jun 17, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was making a 90 degree left turn, at a very slow rate of speed, onto a tarred parking bay located ... |
| Jun 10, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The air conditioning stops working in warm weather posing a health hazard. |
| May 21, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We purchased 2018 Subaru Forester. Paid top dollar. When we got home we noticed rust and paint bubbl... |
| Apr 24, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Condenser for the A/C went at 70,700 miles. This is a known problem with 2017-2018 Foresters. |