Complaint records

2019 Subaru Forester Complaints

831 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2019 Subaru Forester, grouped by component category.

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831 Total complaints
35 Crash reports
11 Fire reports
15 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2019 Subaru Forester has 831 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are visibility/wiper, unknown or other, electrical system. Enriched records show 35 crash reports, 11 fire reports, and 15 injury reports.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

831 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are visibility/wiper, unknown or other, electrical system. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 35 crash reports, 11 fire reports, 15 injury reports, and 1 fatality report. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 466 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 13,250 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to visibility/wiper, unknown or other, electrical system?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2019 Subaru Forester?
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How severe are the 2019 Subaru Forester complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

35 Crash
11 Fire
15 Injury
1 Fatality
37 Towed
11 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 466 complaints ; average reported mileage is 13,250 miles.

Most common incident states: MI (1), MO (1), NY (1), WA (1).

What are the most common 2019 Subaru Forester complaint categories?

831 total complaints on record

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