2021 Subaru Forester

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Visibility/wiper is the leading concern among 207 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 26 Forester model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 207

Of the 2021 reports, 16 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 8 people were injured.

Primary concernVisibility/wiper76 reports · 37% of complaints
Owner complaints207Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Visibility/wiper76
  2. Other or unspecified41
  3. Electrical system33
  4. Engine32
  5. Forward collision avoidance17
  6. Power train14
  7. Visibility14
  8. Vehicle speed control12

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: visibility/wiper

76 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Visibility/wiper, Jan 21, 2021

    I HAVE A 2021 SUBARU FORESTER, BOUGHT IN OCT. 2020. THE VEHICLE WAS PARK IN THE GARAGE. I WENT TO GET INTO THE CAR AND NOTICE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACK FOR NO APPARENT REASON.