2010 Subaru Forester seats problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2010 Subaru Forester — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The bracket on the front right side of the drivers seat (if you're looking at the seat from the sunroof) that connects the seat (where you sit) to the seat frame (which moves the seat forward and back) has separated from the seat frame. The two tack welds have failed so the seat can move freely up…”
filed Oct 24, 2023
“Left front of drivers seat collapsed while driving 60mph on freeway. This caused a surprise that could have resulted in an accident. This has been reported numerous times as can be referenced here: [XXX] and appears it will be an expensive replacement at my cost for a known issue. This should be…”
filed Aug 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Forester | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Forester | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Forester | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 Forester | 29 | 6% |
| 2017 Forester | 32 | 6% |
| 2016 Forester | 22 | 5% |
| 2015 Forester | 22 | 4% |
| 2014 Forester | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 Forester | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.