2019 Subaru Forester: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings
The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 open NHTSA safety recalls and 831 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.
The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 open safety recalls and 831 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Forester had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.
Safety recalls
SUSPENSION:REAR
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
What owners complain about
The systems 2019 Subaru Forester owners report most often to federal regulators:
NHTSA crash-test ratings
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes. The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.
What problems do 2019 Subaru Forester owners report?
Owners have filed 831 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2019 Subaru Forester, most often about the visibility, wiper, unknown or other.
How do I check a specific Forester's history?
Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.
Check a specific 2019 Subaru Forester
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