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JF2SJAGC2HH••••••2017 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Subaru FORESTER build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
571on the model
128builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 2Visibility/wiper 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsApr 2026
2017 Subaru Forester with heated seats. Recall WUM-98 / NHTSA Campaign 19V701000 was completed in 2020 by previous owner, replacing the ODS sensor mat harness. The same passenger airbag OFF condition has now returned. Dealer has diagnosed failure of the ODS sensor mat (seat…
StructureMar 2026
I was driving around the city at about 25mph and the hood flew open, almost entirely blocking my view out the front of the car. I was able to pull off into a parking lot and reclose the hood and get home. A couple of days later, I set out on a longer road trip and I carefully…
WheelsAug 2022
Loud roaring noise came from rear of vehicle while driving. Sound increased with increasing speed. At first I thought it might have been the tires but they were properly inflated and in excellent condition. The vehicle was brought to the dealer who determined that the rear wheel…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2022
I am unable to remove key from ignition switch when the car is placed in park requiring shifting several times to finally remove key. 2017 Forester with less than 40,000 miles on it
Forward Collision AvoidanceJun 2022
We have a 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium with Eyesight with 58,582 miles. During the first week in June, 2022 the Eyesight System failed and displayed an error message that stated to “See Owner’s Manual “. The Owner’s Manual stated ”take the vehicle to Subaru dealer for…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JF2SJAGC2HH472243 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.