2011 Subaru Forester problems and complaints
Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Subaru Forester. The most-reported areas: Engine (60), Air Bags (29), Service Brakes (20).
Key takeaways
- 147 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 21 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60 | 41% |
| Air Bags | 29 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 7% |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% |
| Structure | 8 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
| Seats | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Subaru Forester SUV AWD Later Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Subaru Forester SUV AWD Early Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2025-01-08
Concerned over oil being burnt up at a significant rate, have to add a quart per tank of gas. Theres distinct burnt oil smell after driving. Concerned my car needs to be included in the oil consumption recall.
Service Brakes,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2024-11-11
I have a single-owner 2011 automatic-transmission Subaru Forester [145k miles]. In a parking lot, I started the car as usual and shifted into reverse. I immediately noticed another car was approaching behind me and reflexively pushed on the brake to give the oncoming vehicle the right of way. As I pushed on the brake, ...
Engine - filed 2024-03-01
The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment, and the vehicle began to fill with smoke, prompting her to immediately stop and exit the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact observed that the vehi...
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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.