What are the most common Subaru Forester problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,400+ owner reports, the 2022 Subaru Forester has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Windshield Spontaneous Cracking Near EyeSight Camera, 2022 Forester Inhibitor Switch Water Ingress — Reverse Lights and Backup Camera May Not Work (NHTSA 23V755000), Sunroof/Moonroof Water Leak From Clogged or Detached Drain Tubes. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2022 Subaru Forester has 8 known issues documented across 1,400+ owner reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Subaru Forester problems?
Repair costs for known Subaru Forester issues range from $0 to $1,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2019-2025 Subaru Forester Windshield Spontaneous Cracking Near EyeSight Camera?
5th generation Foresters (2019+) have widespread reports of windshield cracks initiating near the EyeSight camera housing area or from the edges with no impact. The windshield design incorporates an acoustic interlayer and EyeSight camera calibration zone that creates stress conc… Repairs typically run $500-$1,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022 Subaru Forester 2022 Forester Inhibitor Switch Water Ingress — Reverse Lights and Backup Camera May Not Work (NHTSA 23V755000)?
If you drive a 2022 Forester, it may be covered by Subaru recall WRQ-23. An insufficient weld in the automatic transmission's inhibitor switch (the park/neutral start interlock switch) can allow water to work its way into the switch, and a water-contaminated switch can stop worki… Severity: medium.
What is the 2014-2022 Subaru Forester Sunroof/Moonroof Water Leak From Clogged or Detached Drain Tubes?
Forester moonroofs drain rainwater through small tubes routed down the A/B pillars to discharge under the car. The corner drains clog with pollen, dirt and tree debris, or a tube pops off its nipple at the sunroof gutter. Water then backs up and overflows into the headliner and c… Repairs typically run $0-$350. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2023 Subaru Forester Starlink Infotainment Screen Freezing, Rebooting and Black Screen?
The Harman-built Starlink head unit on 5th-gen Foresters freezes on startup, reboots in a loop every few seconds, or goes to a black/blank screen, often after a software update. Subaru issued TSB 15-228-18R covering 2019-2020 Forester (among other models) for display freeze-up or… Severity: medium.
What is the 2009-2022 Subaru Forester Ignition Coil Failure Causing Misfire and Hard Cold-Weather Starting?
Coil-on-plug ignition coils on the Forester are a common failure point. As the coil's internal epoxy/resin cracks with heat and age, the coil produces erratic or insufficient spark, causing single-cylinder misfires, rough idle, hesitation on acceleration, reduced fuel economy and… Repairs typically run $60-$350. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2025 Subaru Forester FB25 Direct-Injection Intake Valve Carbon Buildup — Misfire and Rough Idle on the SK Forester?
For 2019 the SK Forester switched the FB25 from port injection to direct injection. With no fuel washing over the back of the intake valves, oil vapor from the PCV system bakes onto the valves and ports as hard carbon. Deposits restrict airflow and disturb valve sealing, and once… Repairs typically run $150-$900. Severity: medium.
What is the 2011-2024 Subaru Forester Valve Cover Gasket and Spark Plug Tube Seal Oil Leak Causing Misfires (FB25)?
The boxer engine's two valve covers face outward and sit low on each side, exposing the cork/rubber valve cover gaskets and the spark plug tube seals to heat cycling and the path of any leaking oil. As these seals harden and shrink, oil seeps out and visibly drips onto the exhaus… Repairs typically run $250-$700. Severity: medium.
What is the 2014-2022 Subaru Forester Premature Rear Tire Inner-Edge Wear From Excess Factory Rear Toe?
Foresters routinely wear the inner edges of the rear tires bald at low mileage (often 20,000-30,000 miles). The rear suspension allows toe adjustment but not camber, and the factory frequently leaves the rear toe set too aggressively, scrubbing the inner shoulders. Because owners… Repairs typically run $100-$250. Severity: low.
