0.65 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
40 of the 2,453 complaints about the Subaru Forester (1.6%) concern Wheels, tires & suspension, making it the model's #11 problem area. That share is 0.7× the Wheels, tires & suspension share across all tracked vehicles.
40Complaints · Wheels, tires & suspension
1.6%Share of complaints
0.65×vs. all vehicles
8Last 12 months
5.0%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
8 Wheels, tires & suspension complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
2 of these reports (5.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V033000 (2025-01-23, model year 2025).
Bridgestone Ecopia H/L Plus tires are M+S rated. They actually have almost no traction in the snow. I can be going under 5 mph on level ground and apply roughly 30% breaking power and the tires start to slip. They are going to kill someone.
I was driving up hill making a curve, suddenly the car went out of control slide all the way to the left. the car ended it up hitting some rocks, I was lucky that nobody got hurt, just my car was damage.
Wheel studs on my 2019 Forester broke or stripped during a flat tire change. In XXX, studs on this vehicle broke after dealership service where the lug nuts were overtightened; the dealer replaced them at no charge.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-10-11 · ODI 11770445
The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that after the rear driver’s side tire became flat, the temporary spare tire was mounted to the vehicle, and the vehicle was driven to the local auto service center.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-10-09 · ODI 11770051
Noticeable noise after oil change and tire rotation that became progressively worse over time. Constant humming/growling noise from the rear that increases in volume and intensity with speed.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757616
I am filing this complaint regarding repeated premature strut failure on my 2022 Subaru Forester. The original set of struts failed at approximately 36,000 miles. The issue was not covered under warranty and required replacement.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-02-25 · ODI 11720395
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
WHEELS Campaign 25V033000 · 2025-01-23 · Model years: 2025
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. The wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being improperly attached and cause a loss of vehicle stability.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRB-25.
SUSPENSION:REAR Campaign 21V263000 · 2021-04-15 · Model years: 2019
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.
TIRES Campaign 18V455000 · 2018-07-10 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.
