2026 Subaru Forester problems and complaints
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Subaru Forester. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (9), Forward Collision Avoidance (8), Unknown Or Other (7).
Key takeaways
- 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 26% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 20% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 17% |
| Structure | 4 | 11% |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 6% |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 SUBARU FORESTER SUV N/A AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-11-02
• Symptom: Total electrical and mechanical shutdown at highway speed (70 mph) immediately following the manual disengagement/deactivation of the cruise control system. • Behavior: Complete loss of engine power, power steering assist, braking assist, and all instrument cluster functionality. • Post-Incident Diagnostic: ...
Structure - filed 2026-10-27
At only 800 miles of ownership, the moonroof had a leak that allowed water penetration into the cabin.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-26
The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the headlights activated but failed to illuminate beyond 80 ft. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the headlight aim adjustment was low, and that an auto-headlight leveling beam computer system reini...
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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.