2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness Problems

29 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Unknown Or Other · verdict BUY 77/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Unknown Or Other9
Air Bags7
Visibility/Wiper5
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Structure2
Exterior Lighting2

In the owners’ words

“I am writing to formally request that the NTSB investigate an apparent defect in the EyeSight driver assistance system installed on the 2024 Subaru Forester. I have experienced repeated instances of unreliable and unsafe behavior, including unexpected alerts and the EyeSight system disengaging on multiple occasions, including during periods of bad weather. These issues occur in situations where the vehicle should con”NHTSA complaint, 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness owner
“Windshield cracks/chips very easily even when nothing has touched it. I have had 4 cracks in less than 6 months with no reason as to why they are occurring and they are ALL on the driver side, NOTHING on passenger side, which seems very odd. This car was bought brand new in February 2025 and this should not be happening. I believe the windshield is faulty. There is a settlement but my 2024 is not included as it cu”NHTSA complaint, 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness owner
“On the morning of December 13, 2026, an incident occurred involving our 2024 Subaru Forester. While attempting to make a right-hand turn, the vehicle failed to decelerate as expected and subsequently struck a utility pole. The vehicle’s safety systems did not appear to activate in an effort to prevent the collision, and the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries, including a concussion. No vehic”NHTSA complaint, 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness reliable?

On the federal record it scores 77/100: 29 owner complaints (14.5 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Unknown Or Other, with 9 of 29 categorised reports.

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The 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness scored 77/100 on the federal record.

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