2007 Subaru Forester

▲ Better than typical

2007 Subaru Forester
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:27:56.546Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 72 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1998	101
1999	131
2000	75
2001	139
2002	88
2003	189
2004	219
2005	93
2006	88
2007	72
2008	50
2009	178
2010	262
2011	147
2012	105
2013	77
2014	403
2015	611
2016	405
2017	579
2018	487
2019	831
2020	592
2021	207
2022	93
2023	69
2024	28
2025	78
2026	11

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 14%

14% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

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Started getting a vibration I thought was a tire problem. It would only show up after 30 minutes or so of driving. It happened several times while trying to have the tire store figure it out.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231002

I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END CONTROL WHENEVER I GO OVER A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING PULLED FROM MY HANDS. I GET AN ALIGNMENT EVERY 6 MONTHS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171203

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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The contact's friend owned a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while reversing in the driveway, the vehicle suddenly violently accelerated and crashed into the retaining wall and unit across the street.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250305

I PULLED INTO MY SISTER'S DRIVEWAY. DRIVEWAY IS SHORT; LESS THAN 2 CAR LENGTHS. THE FRONT OF HER HOUSE IS ABOUT 6 FEET OR LESS AHEAD OF END OF DRIVEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140129

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20110407 — PE (closed 20110923)

Front suspension control arm failure

R 20111231 — suspension

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGI

Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE W

Campaign 11V464000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Subaru Forester — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 11V464000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2015 ■ 2020

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Subaru Forester reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Subaru Forester is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Subaru Forester?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Subaru Forester have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.