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2022 Subaru Forester Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Subaru Forester, most often about the visibility and wipers (24% of complaints). It is 16th of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2022 Subaru Forester problems
Visibility and wipers
24 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: windshield, glass, side/rear.
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, she noticed a crack on the windshield which started from the bottom of the front windshield and expanded to the driver's side casing a visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The representative…
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front windshield was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was scheduled for the front windshield replacement.…
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 18%Driver assistance
16 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, assist.
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 32 MPH, the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (aeb) system suddenly engaged while there were no objects or vehicles nearby. Additionally, the contact stated that the Subaru eyesight system was…
Electrical
11 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the manufacturer's label indicated that the fuel economy stated 26 miles/per city and 33 miles/per highway per gallon; however, the contact stated that the mileage per gallon had never exceeded 23.7 m/p/g. The contact also stated that the fuel meter was…
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a service appointment, the contact was advised that the batter was defective. The contact was informed that the battery was not large enough for the power of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the battery…
Brakes
11 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning, causing the vehicle to drive over the curb. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal several times and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the brakes inadvertently activated. The contact was unaware whether any warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the brakes, and the brakes locked up during the failure. The…
Engine
10 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while her husband was stopped at a stoplight, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to move. There were three abnormal beeps heard. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed…
Speed control
9 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
The contact owned a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while slowing pulling into the parking space the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove over a curb and traveled up a hill before crashing into a tree. During the crash neither the driver nor passenger-side air bags deployed. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning, causing the vehicle to drive over the curb. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal several times and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was not…
Lights
8 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: headlights.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Subaru Forester recalls
Transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 8, 2024. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wrq-23.
Full defect summary
Subaru of america, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2021 crosstrek, 2022 forester, 2021-2023 legacy, and outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Subaru Forester
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Forester?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (24 complaints); other or unspecified (18 complaints); driver assistance (16 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Forester have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 9, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Subaru Forester?
- It is 16th of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints, with 99 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.