MYRModel Year Report

2025 Subaru Forester

▲ Better than typical
2025 Subaru Forester
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:48:10.206Z

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

Complaints per year, Subaru Forester Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 1998: 101 complaints 1998 1999: 131 complaints 2000: 75 complaints 2001: 139 complaints 2002: 88 complaints 2002 2003: 189 complaints 2004: 219 complaints 2005: 93 complaints 2006: 88 complaints 2006 2007: 72 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2009: 178 complaints 2010: 262 complaints 2010 2011: 147 complaints 2012: 105 complaints 2013: 77 complaints 2014: 403 complaints 2014 2015: 611 complaints 2016: 405 complaints 2017: 579 complaints 2018: 487 complaints 2018 2019: 831 complaints 2020: 592 complaints 2021: 207 complaints 2022: 93 complaints 2022 2023: 69 complaints 2024: 28 complaints 2025: 78 complaints 2025 2026: 11 complaints 2026
2025: 78 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
1998101
1999131
200075
2001139
200288
2003189
2004219
200593
200688
200772
200850
2009178
2010262
2011147
2012105
201377
2014403
2015611
2016405
2017579
2018487
2019831
2020592
2021207
202293
202369
202428
202578
202611

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY/WIPER 15%

15% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 12 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 8%

8% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20250228 — wheels

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRB-25.

Campaign 25V033000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250717 — child seat

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the child seat anchor bolts and, if necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

Campaign 25V419000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Subaru Forester — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V033000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V419000 (child seat) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2015 ■ 2020

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Subaru Forester reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Subaru Forester is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Forester?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Forester have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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