2024 Subaru Forester
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.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 101 |
| 1999 | 131 |
| 2000 | 75 |
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2002 | 88 |
| 2003 | 189 |
| 2004 | 219 |
| 2005 | 93 |
| 2006 | 88 |
| 2007 | 74 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 178 |
| 2010 | 262 |
| 2011 | 147 |
| 2012 | 105 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 403 |
| 2015 | 616 |
| 2016 | 414 |
| 2017 | 593 |
| 2018 | 497 |
| 2019 | 833 |
| 2020 | 604 |
| 2021 | 213 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 99 |
| 2026 | 33 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
33% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving in stop and go traffic. Cruise control wouldn't work. Forward collision warning didn't work. Auto braking didn't work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-20
While driving my grandbaby home I was unable to avoid hitting a deer when it ran into the road. Neither the automatic braking nor the airbags deployed when I hit the deer at the front left side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-15
Also filed under Air bags and structure
Air bags
23% · 7 reportsVisibility/wiper
17% · 5 reportsExterior lighting
7% · 2 reportsStructure
7% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and body.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-11-22Engine and engine cooling23V723000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.
Remedy: SubaruÂs independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts. The affected vehicles have not been delivered to dealers or sold to owners and therefore, no owner notification letters will be sent.
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2024-01-08Power train23V754000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Subaru Forester — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V723000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 23V754000 · Power train
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- Is the 2024 Subaru Forester reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Subaru Forester is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Forester?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Forester have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.