10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,864 miles

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problem #91

Apr 182021

Forester

  • 26,618 miles
While sitting in the front passenger seat, following the ods recall repair, the airbag light occasionally says on and occasionally says off. Sometimes the passenger seat belt light is lit. I am absolutely unsure when the airbag will be armed and deploy. Tried it with seat belt attached and unattached.

- Fairhope, AL, USA

problem #90

Mar 022021

Forester 4-cyl

  • miles
2017 Subaru Forester. Consumer was in an auto accident where airbags did not deploy. The consumer stated the vehicle was declared a total loss. The vehicle's front was destroyed. The consumer sustained whiplash.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #89

Mar 012021

Forester

  • 46,050 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle surged forward when the brake pedal was depressed causing the vehicle to jump the cement bumper and the bushes in front of the vehicle. The vehicle was still revving when turned off and placed in park. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not towed. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (crews Subaru of charleston 8261 rivers ave, North charleston, SC 29406; (843) 820-4200) who were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,050.

- Mt Pleasent, SC, USA

problem #88

Jan 222021

Forester 4-cyl

  • 63,000 miles
My name is [xxx] address: [xxx] E-mail: [xxx] cell: [xxx] I am the first and the only owner of the car, Subaru Forester premium, 2017. VIN [xxx] purchased from reedman toll Subaru, langhorne, pa, on 03/2017, as a brand new. Current mileage: 63000 my car is totaled, none of the airbags had deployed passenger side airbag was serviced by Subaru reedman this spring D/T manufacturer recall. I was traveling 30 mph on major road, having the right of way. A Dodge truck crossed in front of me, speeding from a cross road. My car hit right front tire of the track. My car's front was completely destroyed, front end pushed well into the engine compartment. This was a front to side impact. All liquids leaked away on the spot. Both head lites and fog lites were torn away from my car and thrown around the road. Both right doors are having dents, too. Insurance company, aaa, declared total loss. Airbags did not deploy, none of them. I sustained a whiplash injury requiring medical attention and investing in rehabilitation measures..... information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Philadlephia, PA, USA

problem #87

Oct 162020

Forester

  • 33,000 miles
Airbag light for passenger seat comes on while seat is occupied by a 200+ lbs passenger.

- Fairhope, AL, USA

problem #86

Jul 242020

Forester

  • miles
I am locating in vilseck, germany on dod us army military official order from May 2018 to present. Now! I am schedule to pcs from germany back to san antonio, Texas. With this recall I will have problem of shipping my car back home and I can't get it fix due to Subaru, germany is not available to get it done due to lacks of service contact with Subaru usa.

- Vilseck, AE, USA

problem #85

Jun 012020

Forester 4-cyl

  • 79,500 miles
SRS warning light came on and the passenger airbag is off. Vehicle was stationary with no other problem.

- Lewisburg, TN, USA

problem #84

Mar 312020

Forester

  • 20,500 miles
Passenger air bag off light began displaying

- Metuchen, NJ, USA

problem #83

Jan 152020

Forester

  • 28,199 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that at start up and while the vehicle was driven, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Subaru of bend located at bend 2060 ne hwy 20, bend, or 97701, to be repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19V701000 (air bags) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,199.

- Bend, OR, USA

problem #82

Jan 152020

Forester

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that a recall notification was received for NHTSA campaign 19V701000 (air bags) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer called first team auto mall dealer, (6520 peters creek rd, roanoke, va 24019, (540) 362-4800) and was informed that the part was not available for the repair. The information provided to the manufacturer from the dealer was provided to the contact about the part not available for the repair. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnects.

- Goodview, VA, USA

problem #81

Dec 242019

Forester

  • 45,000 miles
Passenger side air bag came on with no passenger in the seat. It would happen with the vehicle stationary or moving. Sometimes it would reset on its own but after a few days the complete airbag system warning has come on and won't go away. Found out online that it is common problem with the Subaru Forester and the manufacturer needs to put to task as they are definitely not doing enough and are playing with the lives of people. When I contacted a local dealership (Subaru of grapevine) they outright wanted money for diagnosing a problem they knew was preexisting. This clearly reflects the attitude of the dealership and the manufacturer towards this serious issue.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #80

Dec 042019

Forester 4-cyl

  • miles
2017 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

- Bloomington, MN, USA

problem #79

Aug 152019

Forester

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. While driving approximately 35 mph, the front passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated for approximately one week. The contact stated that the failure occurred after a passenger was seated on the front passenger seat. The contact called dunning Subaru (3771 jackson rd, ann arbor, mi 48103) to schedule an appointment; however, it was cancelled because the warning indicator turned off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19V701000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #78

Dec 042019

Forester

  • miles
Recall notice via us mail, also read about another recall that will be coming, I believe the boxer engine.

- Manitowoc, WI, USA

problem #77

Dec 022019

Forester 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V701000 (air bags). The contact called NHTSA and was informed that the parts were pending and were not available. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer states that vehicle was repaired on 01/13/2020.

- New Hyde Park, NY, USA

problem #76

Oct 042019

Forester

  • 42,195 miles
On October 4, 2019 my car was parked and the passenger rear bumper was hit and damaged by a school bus. My car has been in the shop 4 times to get fixed and it is still not fixed. The bsd/rcta sensors are not working. The dealership has "fixed" this issue 4 times now and I am taking it back to the dealership for a 5th time.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #75

Oct 032019

Forester

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V701000 (air bags). The contact called parkway Subaru of jacksonville (910-968-0758, located at 2400 N marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Camp Lejeune, NC, USA

problem #74

Nov 022019

Forester 4-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. While driving approximately 25 mph, a tractor trailer collided into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled down a hill several times and the front end was severely damaged. The driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that only the passenger and driver side curtain air bags deployed. The driver sustained an injured left hand and left leg as well as shoulder injuries. The front passenger sustained head, right hand, and facial lacerations. The vehicle was towed and a police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Burns, TN, USA

problem #73

Nov 042019

Forester

  • miles
Called dealer about recall. They stated no fix was available. When I asked when it would be they said they would have more information in late December (recall date was Oct 3). At that point the fix would not be available but they could tell me if and when it might be. This does not seem timely for a life threatening situation. Note dealer was professional. My issue is with Subaru corporation. NHTSA recall number is 19V701000. Manufacturer recall number is wum98. Recall is for non functioning airbag for passenger side.

- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

problem #72

Oct 032019

Forester

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V701000(air bags) and stated that it exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on October 3, 2019. Bill kolb jr. Subaru (252 NY-303, orangeburg, NY 10962, (845) 359-7777) stated that parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable, and did not know when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Orangeburg, NY, USA

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