Subaru Forester Driver-assist systems problems
75 of the 2,417 complaints about the Subaru Forester (3.1%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2020 model (14, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (2). 14 Driver-assist systems complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 14 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “eyesight”, “collision”, “system”, “avoidance” and “windshield”. 5 of these reports (6.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 14 · Previous 12 months: 14
Common terms in reports
- eyesight24
- collision19
- system31
- avoidance8
- windshield16
- braking16
What owners report
The contact owned a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated, and the Forward Collision Avoidance system was inoperative, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into…
Vehicle suddenly lurched forward while vehicle was pulling into a parking space, causing a collision with a building.
While driving my 2022 Subaru Forester, the factory EyeSight autonomous safety system completely failed and disabled itself permanently.
While driving wth adaptive cruise set to 50mph I attempted to adjusted the setting for distance between us and rage car in front of us.
I am writing to formally request that the NTSB investigate an apparent defect in the EyeSight driver assistance system installed on the 2024 Subaru Forester.
I experienced a false emergency braking event twice at the same area near my home. The vehicle falsely identified a stopped car ahead of me and slammed on the brakes, with a loud beeping noise and flashing lights.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Subaru Forester
- Body & structure1021
- Electrical295
- Interior & equipment288
- Engine273
- Airbags & seat belts135
- Transmission / powertrain87
- Driver-assist systems75
- Brakes58
Subaru Forester problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Related reading
- Phantom braking and other driver-assist complaints: what goes wrong and which models draw the most reportsHow automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise and lane keeping produce false alarms, why some models generate far more reports, what NHTSA has investigated, and what to test before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Driver-assist systems problems on the Subaru Forester?
75 of the 2,417 complaints about the Subaru Forester (3.1%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Subaru Forester model years have the most Driver-assist systems complaints?
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2020 model (14, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (2).
Is there a recall for Subaru Forester Driver-assist systems problems?
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.