2005 Subaru Forester problems and complaints
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Subaru Forester. The most-reported areas: Suspension (21), Vehicle Speed Control (17), Fuel/Propulsion System (14).
Key takeaways
- 93 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 21 | 23% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 15% |
| Fuel System | 8 | 9% |
| Gasoline | 8 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5% |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 3% |
| Engine | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2023-05-04
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond to the steering wheel turning. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle decelerated but the front passenger's side of the vehicle was sliding. The contact was able to veer to the s...
Air Bags,vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2023-03-28
Moved car 30’ from gas pumps to air pump. Slowed to almost complete stop to move closer to air tank. Car accelerated at extremely high speed over curb, knocking over air pump. Car proceeded to smash through landscaping shrubs and hit a tree and nearby pole which stopped the car dead. Felt like a fighter plane pushed me...
Power Train - filed 2023-03-22
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not ...
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More for the 2005 Subaru Forester
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.