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2018 Subaru Forester Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Subaru Forester has 18 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Subaru Forester

Visibility
145
Airbags
80
Other
72
Electrical
65
Steering
24
Speed Control
21
Powertrain
18
Engine
14
Suspension
11
Structure
10
Brakes
7
Wheels
3

18

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 14, 2024POWER TRAINWith no warning. my 2018 Subaru Forrester had its transmission lock up on me in the pouring rain whi...
Oct 2, 2023POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEOn October 3, 2023, I purchased a used 2018 Subaru Forester (VIN: [XXX] ) from Hengxin Auto Group, 2...
Aug 28, 2023POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTwice in the last 4 months, after turning into a parking place and accelerating gently to pull forwa...
Jan 25, 2023POWER TRAINRear wheel bearings are needing to be replaced at 65,000 miles, car is less than 5 years old. No spe...
Aug 20, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI recently purchased a used Subaru Forester with about 92k miles. About two weeks after purchase, I ...
Jun 14, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated she was parking in a parking space when ...
Jul 30, 2021POWER TRAINThe CVT transmission is begining to fail, the car has come near stalling several times and has a ver...
Jun 23, 2021POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFollow up-to complaint #11420905 submitted 6/14/2021. The car was taken back to the dealership due...
Jun 7, 2021POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe 2018 Forrester XT was taken to Subaru Dealer (Gwinnett) for a routine 42,000-mile service. Ther...
Mar 5, 2021POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU FOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING HER VEHICLE SHE SHIFTED ...
Oct 15, 2020POWER TRAINFIRST, DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. SECOND, THE VERY NEXT DAY, THE VE...
Dec 15, 2018POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND S...
Nov 18, 2018POWER TRAINOCCASIONALLY WHEN I SLOWLY ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, AS WHEN I PULL INTO A DRIVING LANE FROM A PARKING...
Oct 30, 2018POWER TRAINON AUGUST 23, 2018, I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW SUBARU FORESTER (VIN # (XX)) FROM SOUTHERN STATES AUTOMO...
Jun 28, 2018POWER TRAINI HAVE TROUBLE MAKING TURNS FOR IT HESITATES BEFORE IT WILL KICK IN,YESTERDAY I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A ...
Mar 30, 2018POWER TRAINTHE CAR WILL PERIODICALLY STALL FOR A SECOND OR TWO ON OCCASSIONS WHEN STARTING OUT AND THEN ACCELER...
Feb 12, 2018POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICL...
Dec 1, 2017POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY ...

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