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2024 Subaru Forester Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Subaru Forester, most often about the other or unspecified (30% of complaints). It is 26th of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2024 Subaru Forester problems
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 30%Air bags
7 complaints · 23%Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 17%Driver assistance
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, warning.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 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.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Subaruâs independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts. The affected vehicles have not been delivered to dealers or sold to owners and therefore, no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wro-23.
Full defect summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2024 forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.
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 2024 Subaru Forester
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Forester?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (9 complaints); air bags (7 complaints); visibility and wipers (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Forester have?
- 2 recalls 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 2024 a bad year for the Subaru Forester?
- It is 26th of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints, with 30 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.