Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Subaru Forester has 11 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | SUSPENSION | I was driving on the interstate when car started vibrating and making a terrible sound. Dealership a... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | The lower right control arm bushings failed on the vehicle and the transmission is leaking. The vehi... |
| Apr 6, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Lower control arm bushing initial stages of premature failure. Issue is a known common defect. No ... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | SUSPENSION | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? L... |
| Jul 18, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Control arms failed within 55,000 miles, shaking and dangerous conditions for a vehicle less than 5 ... |
| Jan 4, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Needed to replace a wheel bearing and a front control arm bearing at 18k miles. Have seen multiple r... |
| Feb 4, 2022 | SUSPENSION | 1. Lower control arm failed, February 2022. Part is not available for inspection, repair shop dispo... |
| Aug 7, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance pe... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE BARRING'S LT SIDE, WORN OUT UNDER 19,000 MILES, REAR GATE LIFT MOTOR REPLACED TWIC... |
| Mar 20, 2019 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | WHEN ON AN INCLINE, AND OR ENTERING A HIGHWAY WHILE ACCELERATING THE CAR WILL GO INTO THE HILL DECE... |
| Oct 12, 2018 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE AC PROBLEMS, REFRIGERANT LEAK, ACTUATOR PROBLEMS, BAD COMPRESSOR. I HAVE SERIOUS CVT SURGING... |