2018 Subaru Forester problems by component
490 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper → | 135 | 28% | 18,201 mi |
| Air Bags → | 94 | 19% | 15,130 mi |
| Electrical System → | 69 | 14% | 9,418 mi |
| Engine → | 31 | 6% | 20,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 30 | 6% | 18,000 mi |
| Seats → | 29 | 6% | — |
| Steering → | 24 | 5% | 12,986 mi |
| Power Train → | 23 | 5% | 5,500 mi |
| Visibility → | 21 | 4% | 30,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 18 | 4% | — |
| Suspension → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 2% | — |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.