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Subaru Forester

2018–2022 only

2,941 classified complaints 7 recalls

797,607 sold in the US for 2018–2022.

28 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2018–2022 Subaru Forester models have 2,941 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Water leaks and seals, typically surfacing around 8,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018–2022 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Subaru Forester report for every year combined.

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2023–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018–2022 only

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 737 complaints · 9.2/10k sold

Median onset: 8,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 559 complaints · 7.0/10k sold

Median onset: 7,600 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 260 complaints · 3.3/10k sold

Median onset: 47,500 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 239 complaints · 3.0/10k sold

Median onset: 12,000 miles. 15.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 192 complaints · 2.4/10k sold

Median onset: 10,000 miles. 3.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 189 complaints · 2.4/10k sold

Median onset: 11,735 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 165 complaints · 2.1/10k sold

Median onset: 13,500 miles. 2.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 156 complaints · 2.0/10k sold

Median onset: 6,000 miles. 7.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2018–2022 compare with other Forester years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018–2022 model years. See the full Subaru Forester report for every year and full specs/safety data.