Major Problems with 2011 Subaru Forester Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Victims: 1 Mileage: 2837 miles

2011 Subaru Forester BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 61000 miles

2011 Subaru Forester AIR BAGS Mileage: 10300 miles

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Problems with ENGINE, AIR BAGS and SERVICE BRAKES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Subaru Forester owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE a vehicle 2 cars in front of me dropped a load of freight on the freeway--possible one lane over. the...	44 ~ 56596 miles
AIR BAGS pulling out of a parking space at the cvs drug store pine island rd and del prado blvd in cape...	25 ~ 7018 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i had purchased a new subaru forester in august of 2011 with an extended warranty for 7 years. it was...	15 ~ 28289 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i am being told by the manufacturer that the engine failed due to lack of oil changes. i changed the...	9 ~ 49776 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. the contact stated that while parking the vehicle it suddenly accelerated and crashed...	9 ~ 14033 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my husband purchased a new subaru forester in may of 2011 for me with an extended warranty for 7 years....	8 ~ 58069 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE pulling out of a parking space at the cvs drug store pine island rd and del prado blvd in cape...	8 ~ 43712 miles
SEAT BELTS my vehicle was recalled and the rear seatbelts were replaced on 1/5/2013. however the new seatbelt latches are too flush...	7 ~ 16686 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine light came on after driving the car about 472 miles. called dealer repair which instated that it was...	6 ~ 13639 miles
POWER TRAIN on 5/24/11 while driving through an intersection my forester was hit broadside by another vehicle that ran a red light....	5 ~ 46367 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING check engine light came on after driving the car about 472 miles. called dealer repair which instated that it was...	4 ~ 27618 miles
SEATS drivers side bottom left side of seat is not supported. bracket is broken....	3 ~ 20000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER windshield wipers become inoperable in freezing temperatures and snowstorms. wiper blades freeze and will not clear the windshield. snow and...	2 ~ 53500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. the contact stated that she applied the brakes at 20 mph and...	2 ~ 16924 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL when i parking my car into the parking place the car suddenly gave a roar and rushed into someone's backyard....	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. there were...	1 ~ 58000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES latch system in a 2.5x base model is inappropriately placed for at least two different common car seat bases. unable...	1
LATCH STRAP > CHILD SEAT latch system in a 2.5x base model is inappropriately placed for at least two different common car seat bases. unable...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 2011 subaru forester. consumer states fuel filler neck is rusted and there is no flapper on top of the neck...	1

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