2022 Subaru Forester Problems

95 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Visibility/Wiper · verdict CAUTION 61/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Visibility/Wiper20
Unknown Or Other18
Forward Collision Avoidance13
Electrical System10
Engine10
Vehicle Speed Control9

In the owners’ words

“We are experiencing the exact same problem as the recall Under NHTSA Campaign No. 23V755000 (Subaru recall code WRQ-23) for an ineffective weld leading to moisture affecting the backup camera and dashboard lights. However, our VIN is NOT included in the recall.”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Subaru Forester owner
“While driving my 2022 Subaru Forester, the factory EyeSight autonomous safety system completely failed and disabled itself permanently. The total system shutdown caused an immediate loss of Pre-Collision Emergency Braking, Lane Change Detection, and Adaptive Cruise Control, creating an active highway safety hazard. A subsequent diagnostic scan by an authorized retailer confirmed hard fault code B1402, indicating that”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Subaru Forester owner
“The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed inhibitor switch. The contact was informed that the inhibitor switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact was informed that parts were on back order. The contact referen”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Subaru Forester owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
09/11/2023Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock SwitchSubaru 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.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Subaru Forester reliable?

On the federal record it scores 61/100: 95 owner complaints (23.75 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Subaru Forester?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Visibility/Wiper, with 20 of 80 categorised reports.

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The 2022 Subaru Forester scored 61/100 on the federal record.

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