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2023 Subaru Forester Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Forester, most often about the other or unspecified (27% of complaints). It is 24th of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2023 Subaru Forester problems
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 27%Driver assistance
16 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, assist.
The contact owned a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated, and the forward collision avoidance system was inoperative, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into five other vehicles while trying to stop the vehicle. The air…
Visibility and wipers
12 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, she noticed that a pea-sized stone had struck the front windshield and caused a crack. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage…
Electrical
8 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: adas.
Speed control
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while in a parking lot, the contact depressed the brake pedal and attempted to shift into gear and the vehicle accelerated inadvertently, jumped a curb, and crashed into a tree. The contact was able to put the vehicle in reverse; however, while the…
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and the rpms were significantly high. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted to park(p) and turned off…
Air bags
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: sensor.
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and the rpms were significantly high. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted to park(p) and turned off…
Engine
6 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while at a stop light, the brake pedal was released, but the vehicle failed to move. The accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle jolted forward. The contact was able to drive to a parking lot. After shifting to drive, the vehicle unexpectedly…
Brakes
6 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Subaru Forester recalls
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 8, 2024. Owners may contact subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wrp-23.
Full defect summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2024 crosstrek, impreza, 2023-2024 forester, and 2023 wrx vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
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 2023 Subaru Forester
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Forester?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (20 complaints); driver assistance (16 complaints); visibility and wipers (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 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 2023 a bad year for the Subaru Forester?
- It is 24th of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints, with 74 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.