2007 Subaru Forester problems and complaints
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Subaru Forester. The most-reported areas: Suspension (11), Power Train (11), Engine (9).
Key takeaways
- 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 | 15% |
| Power Train | 11 | 15% |
| Engine | 9 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 6 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 6 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% |
| Tires | 4 | 6% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2025-03-05
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. The vehicle was then shifted into drive from reverse when the vehicle violently accelerated a second time...
Suspension - filed 2024-06-03
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V464000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer ...
Suspension - filed 2024-01-23
I was driving my car in Upstate NY toward a border crossing wicket and the vehicle began to vibrate violently. I thought that it was a blown tire. I stopped to check and the tires looked fine. I continued for a few yards and it began again. I pulled over and called a tow truck. When the car was loaded onto the tow...
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More for the 2007 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.