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2019 Subaru Forester Seats Problems

4 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
Mar 2025Dec 2019
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (4)

criticalSEATS,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Mar 2025

1) The seat is cracking on the drivers seat. The vehicle only has 64,000 miles on it. No word from Subaru.

NHTSA #: 11651759
criticalSEATS
Filed: Dec 2019

Primarily driver's seat is not comfortable. Back pain starts already after 30 min drive, get legs cramps when you step out of the car. Seat configuration does not allow to adjust it for comfortable seating position due to poor design.

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NHTSA #: 11283134
mediumSEATS
Filed: May 2019

The seatbelt in the backseat gets tangled and locks in an upper position making the seatbelt inoperable.I have had the car seven months and it has happened 10 times.

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NHTSA #: 11209065
lowSEATS
Filed: Dec 2019

Front passenger seat shakes on uneven surfaces, whereby appearing unstable and inappropriately secured to foundation of vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11289223

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