2018 Subaru Forester safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
26
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2018 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (9 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles were involved in 54 fatal crashes with 26 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskLow-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Jul 29, 2021
- Crash riskAn electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection… · Oct 3, 2019
- Crash riskCertification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air… · Jul 10, 2018