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2024 Subaru ForesterProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 45 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
45
Crashes
10
Fires
3
Recalls
2
TSBs
184
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 45 complaints, 10 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

eyesight keeps turning on and off

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

warranty harassment from edurance

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

7 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (7 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Other9 (20%)
Airbags7 (16%)
Visibility5 (11%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking4 (9%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control3 (7%)
Collision Avoidance3 (7%)
Lights2 (4%)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera1 (2%)

2024 Subaru Forester: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Forester, with 7 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.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Forester, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-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 9% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Forester, with 4 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.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2024 Subaru Forester, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control-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

16
24
13
25
16
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Subaru Forester. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

23V723000Nov 2023

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.

23V754000Jan 2024

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2024 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.

2024 Subaru Forester vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

45

Class avg

73

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.

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. 45 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2024 Subaru Forester: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Subaru Forester?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2024 Subaru Forester is related to the airbags, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2024 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2024 Subaru Forester has 45 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2024 Subaru Forester?
NHTSA rates the 2024 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 2024 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 2024 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 Subaru Forester has 2 recalls 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 2 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 2024 Subaru Forester data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 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.
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