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2022 Subaru ForesterProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 147 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
147
Crashes
11
Fires
10
Recalls
1
TSBs
321
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 147 complaints, 11 crashes, 10 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

radio turns off nav screen

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

sudden acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

cracked windshield

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

20 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
2
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (16 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (20 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility20 (14%)
Other18 (12%)
Engine11 (7%)
Brakes11 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking10 (7%)
Electrical9 (6%)
Collision Avoidance8 (5%)
Fuel System8 (5%)

2022 Subaru Forester: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Forester, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Forester, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Forester, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Forester, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

51
22
36
23
11
24
20
25
29
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Subaru Forester. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

23V755000Jan 2024

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2022 Subaru Forester NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Subaru Forester is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2022 Subaru Forester vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

147

Class avg

95

1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 147 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Subaru Forester Model Years

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2022 Subaru Forester: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Subaru Forester?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Subaru Forester is related to the visibility, with 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2022 Subaru Forester has 147 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2022 Subaru Forester?
NHTSA rates the 2022 Subaru Forester 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Subaru Forester problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Subaru Forester has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Forester problems start?
Based on 18 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2022 Subaru Forester data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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