2011 Subaru Forester problems by component
147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 60 | 41% | 75,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 29 | 20% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 17 | 12% | 31,148 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 9% | — |
| Electrical System → | 11 | 7% | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 8 | 5% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.