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2016 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems

10 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

10
Complaints
1
Fires
Mar 2020Dec 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalSUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FireFiled: May 2023

I purchased on March 18, 2023 at HGREG West Palm Beach dealership. The salesperson did not disclosure the previous car incident information, I found it later that car has 2 car incidents. After purchasing a car on April 30, after I parked my car, its started unprovoked alarms.

NHTSA #: 11523704
criticalSUSPENSION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Sep 2022

While driving N on I 24 near Nashville Tn my Eyesight assistant turned off illuminated warning light, as it cancelled my adaptive cruise control at freeway speeds in heavy traffic, while engageing my my brakes and illuminated my forward collision warning coming very close to causing serious accident to whereIended up on shoulder due to severe vibration from my defective passenger lower control arm deffectivecv axle.

NHTSA #: 11482710
highSUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2019

Vehicle only has 13888 miles on it while replacing all 4 brake rotors (yes all 4 due to warpage and dishing) found left rear coil spring busted replaced myself due to holiday weekend and don't have time to get vehicle towed because we need car for work

NHTSA #: 11252753
mediumSUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
Filed: Nov 2024

When the car accelerates to around 70 MPH, the right front side starts to shake and vibrate, giving the impression of driving on a bumpy road. The issue becomes noticeably worse when changing lanes to the right. Both wheel alignment and tire balancing have been checked and found to be fine.

NHTSA #: 11626190
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Oct 2024

The right rear coil spring broke causing the vehicle to sag approx three inches. I drove the vehicle to my local mechanic and he replaced both coil springs on the rear axle.

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NHTSA #: 11618122
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Dec 2023

- On 3/6/2023 upon exiting my garage I noticed the rear right spring had broken off and was on the ground. - On 3/7/2023 I took my vehicle to Pops Exhaust (CT Licensed repairer R6579) located at 53 Slater Street, Manchester, CT 06042, which repaired my vehicle, which consisted of replacement of the rear struts, for $200 labor and $480 parts and $43.18 CT Sales tax - total $723.18.

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NHTSA #: 11559452
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Mar 2020

Subaru dealer changed two rear coils on my 2016 forester, with 37k miles, 2/20/2020. On 2/26/2020 a loud banging noise at rear of vehicle. Noticed oil spots on my driveway, at rear of vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11318332
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Dec 2019

When I went for my inspection sticker,it failed due to a broken right rear spring,then went I brought it to be repaired I found out the left side was also broken.

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NHTSA #: 11291954
lowSUSPENSION,WHEELS
Filed: May 2023

The vehicle fails to maintain stability at either a right turn, and at left turn angles. The vehicle makes a clicking sound on either turn and loses power when you complete the turn and attempt to drive straight. This poses an incredibly unsafe driving experience.When this occurs the traction message light turn on, as well as the passenger airbag, and the upwhill light turns on.

NHTSA #: 11522270
lowSUSPENSION
Filed: Oct 2019

While my vehicle was stationary to perform brake pad maintenance, I noticed that the spring on the rear left shock was broken at the bottom. Vehicle has 42660 miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 11266559

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