2003 Subaru Forester safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
17
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 9 report injuries (9 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Subaru Forester vehicles were involved in 24 fatal crashes with 17 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskSuspension · Sep 6, 2011
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR… · Feb 20, 2003
- Crash riskCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC… · Oct 30, 2002