2009 Subaru Forester problems by component
178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Subaru Forester, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 40 | 22% | 60,000 mi |
| Engine → | 27 | 15% | 92,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 22 | 12% | 57,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 19 | 11% | 39,875 mi |
| Power Train → | 17 | 10% | 56,150 mi |
| Seats → | 16 | 9% | 69,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 12 | 7% | 14,805 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 6% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 4% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 4% | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.