2018 Subaru Forester visibility problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2018 Subaru Forester — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The air conditioning system of my 2017 Subaru Forrester suddenly went out without warning. I noticed a defect when the A/C started buzzing with a high pitched sound and blowing semi-warm air instead of cool. I took my auto to a car repair shop. He provided this diagnostic analysis: Normal coolant…”
filed Apr 14, 2026
“The contact stated that his girlfriend owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the front windshield seal dislodged and was visible by the dashboard. The contact stated that the seal should not be visible. The dealer was contacted and stated that they…”
filed Jul 11, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Forester | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Forester | 14 | 7% |
| 2020 Forester | 49 | 8% |
| 2019 Forester | 38 | 5% |
| 2017 Forester | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Forester | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Forester | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.