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2020 Subaru Forester Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Subaru Forester has 13 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Subaru Forester

Visibility
287
Other
94
Electrical
92
Engine
31
Powertrain
28
Structure
13
Steering
11
Speed Control
10
Airbags
9
Brakes
4
Lights
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 19, 2024STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the hood ...
Dec 28, 2023STRUCTUREThere is a crack on the left lower part of the windshield. It’s the 3rd crack requiring a windshield...
Nov 15, 2023STRUCTUREAutomated lift gate opened fully, and then immediately closed without warning upon a person who was ...
Nov 1, 2021STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEOur windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to s...
Feb 8, 2021STRUCTURETHE LINKAGE CABLE BETWEEN THE DRIVERS' FRONT INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE AND THE DOOR LATCHING MECHANISM BE...
Jan 30, 2021STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERA LARGE FRACTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD APPEARED (ROUGHLY 16 INCHES LONG) WITH, IN MY OPINION, NO OBVIOUS...
Jan 15, 2021STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERHELLO, I OWN A SUBARU FORESTER SPORT 2020 AND I HAVE THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW IMPLODE WITHOUT ANY...
Dec 28, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERVEHICLE WAS DRIVING NEXT TO AN RV ON THE FREEWAY. RV KICKED UP SMALL DEBRIS ONTO WINDSHIELD. WINDSHI...
Oct 30, 2020STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, ...
Sep 22, 2020STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERWINDSHIELD CRACKING: I HAVE 7K MILES ON MY 2020 FORESTER AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD TWIC...
Jun 16, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERON JUNE 16TH, 2020 MY VEHICLE WAS STRAIGHT IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. RANDOMLY, A CRACK APPEARED ON...
Apr 10, 2020STRUCTURETHE LIFT GATE MOTOR ON MY 2020 FORESTER DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN THE LIFT GATE IS OPEN, IT CONTINUES T...
Feb 3, 2020STRUCTUREI WENT ON AN EXTENDED ROAD TRIP AND RECEIVED TWO CRACKS IN MY WINDSHIELD IN A SINGLE DAY. I HAVE OWN...

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