5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,888 miles

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problem #4

Apr 162021

Forester

  • 37,000 miles
The tire pressure sensor came on and even after the tires were checked and correct air was put in the sensor would not go off. We took it to the dealer and they said it would cost $170 to replace one of the tire pressure sensors they said were faulty. Neither my warranty or extended warranty would cover it. My husband then purchased a tire pressure sensor and took it to a local mechanic shop for them to replace it, which have cost a total of $40. The mechanic put it on their computers and couldn't identify a bad sensor, but something showing wrong in one of the computers reading the sensor. We are going to have to take it back to the dealer and try to get this rectified. If it is a computer then I feel it is a safety issue since we can not get an accurate reading and the tire pressure light is staying lit up on the dashboard.

- Meally, KY, USA

problem #3

Jun 142019

Forester

  • 20,000 miles
I was driving down I-40 East between morrisonville and cary in North Carolina where the speed limit is 65 mph and had a plow out. There were only 20,000 miles on the tires, I just had the vehicle serviced in may of this year. The yokohama tire shredded just leaving the tread and the rim. Fortunately, there were no injuries except for the fear of my seven-year-old grandson, on an interstate with vehicles speeding down the highway on a Friday afternoon, for the weekend. I had to purchase a new tire and now I am told I will have to buy 3 more because the truck is a 4 wheel drive. There was more than a half a penny of tread left on this tire and now I have to delay a trip because of the problems with my tires. I did not run over a nail nor did I rub against any that would cause a tear in the tire. These tires are defective and as a Subaru owner am disappointed with the product I purchased. I have enjoyed my Subaru and have a long admirer of the vehicle for years. I plan to trade this vehicle in the next 2 years for another vehicle and was planning to retire with this one.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 152018

Forester

  • 50 miles
Since I purchased my vehicle in 2018, when I'm driving on the freeway at a speed between 65 to 70 my tires feel unbalanced. Sometimes it feels like my car is swerving and it feels like it's hard to control the car.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 012017

Forester 4-cyl

  • 2,500 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. While driving over 40 mph, the vehicle shook violently and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Suburban Subaru, 1821 maplelawn dr, troy, mi) where it was diagnosed that the failure was caused by a build up of dirt and debris in the wheels and wheel wells. The contact was advised to power wash the wheels and wheel wells to prevent the failure from recurring. In addition, the engine idled while the vehicle was on a slight incline. Suddenly, the engine began to rev high and the vehicle erroneously drove forward. The failure occurred as the driver was getting back into the vehicle and the accelerator pedal had not been depressed. On several occasions, while on a slight incline with the engine idling, the vehicle would suddenly roll backwards once the brake pedal was released. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who found no failures with the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failures and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 2,500. Consumer stated violent vibration and shaking at 45mph or greater especially in winter months with snow and mud build up. Automatic brakes slam frequently when in reverse. While at a stop sign, when car is in drive on an incline engine starts revving. Vehicle went backwards while foot was on the brake. Updated 11/19/18

- Rodchester, MI, USA