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2018 Subaru Forester Seat Belts Problems

2 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data

2
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2019Mar 2026
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

highSEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Mar 2026

Your driver's side seatbelt broke during a minor fender bender accident and had to be replaced. This is a safety concern since seatbelts are critical for protecting occupants during crashes.

NHTSA #: 11725931
mediumSEAT BELTS
Filed: Jan 2019

Seat warning buzze when the driver or the passenger seat belt is not fastened the buzzer sounds for approximately 8 seconds. However, after this interval, if either belt is still unfastened buzzer continues to chime in ever increasing volume. The manual states that this disturbing second chime can be disabled by a subaru dealer.

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NHTSA #: 11171238

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