2007 Subaru Forester Steering Problems
3 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
Your car developed a vibration that appeared after about 30 minutes of driving, which you initially thought was a tire issue. While driving on the highway, you heard a loud pop and discovered your lower right control arm had broken — a failure that could have caused loss of control at highway speeds. The vehicle had been regularly serviced at the dealer, including a recall performed in 2012, but the broken control arm was not caught during inspections.
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Your front end feels unstable and pulls the steering wheel out of your hands when you hit bumps at highway speeds. You've had alignments every 6 months without improvement, suggesting the problem is with suspension components rather than alignment. This likely requires inspection and replacement of worn suspension parts like struts, control arms, or bushings.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU FORRESTER X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPECIFICATION OF THE ALIGNMENT ON THE VEHICLE WAS CAUSING HIS TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY INFORMED HIM OF THE SAME SPECIFICATIONS AND THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE TIRES APPROXIMATELY 32,000 MILES APART. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,700. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.