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2018 Subaru Forester Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Subaru Forester has 10 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 24, 2023STRUCTUREDoors are rusting in areas where seam sealer was improperly applied. Water collects in these areas a...
Feb 7, 2023STRUCTUREI was traveling on the highway when I heard a clunk and noticed that my hood had released and was bo...
Jul 7, 2022STRUCTUREThe windshield cracked itself.
Feb 25, 2021STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI TURNED INTO A PARKING SPACE COVERING THE BRAKE AND CAME TO A STOP. I WENT TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND W...
Sep 4, 2020STRUCTUREWINDSHIELD CRACKED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE GOING 35 MPH ON A SURFACE ROAD.
Mar 19, 2020STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCECRACKING WINDSHIELD ONCE A YEAR SINCE LAST YEAR.
Mar 13, 2020STRUCTURESPONTANEOUS CRACK IN WINDSHIELD
Jun 5, 2019STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESI WAS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I DON'T REMEMBER IF I WAS TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE, OR GAS PEDAL. THIS HA...
Mar 13, 2019STRUCTUREPARKED THE CAR IN A PROTECTED LOT. WHEN I RETURNED THERE WAS A 2-FOOT LONG CRACK DOWN THE MIDDLE OF...
Aug 1, 2018STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERVEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE TO REPLACE THE TRASH CAN. AFTER BACKING PART WAY OUT OF T...

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