2004 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

complaints reporting a crash

complaints reporting fire

safety recall campaigns

Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 7 report injuries (8 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2004 Subaru Forester vehicles were involved in 36 fatal crashes with 24 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
Fire riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE… · Oct 1, 2004

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