Severe Issues

2022 SUBARU FORESTER Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru Forester. This model year has 91 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Visibility/Wiper.

91
Complaints
8
Crashes
6
Fires
5
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
1
Recalls

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Worst 2022 Subaru Forester Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
20
complaints

Visibility/Wiper

#2
17
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#3
12
complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Subaru Forester. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Visibility/Wiper20β€”β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues1712β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB121β€”β€”
Engine Problems1014β€”
Unintended Acceleration931β€”
Brake System92β€”β€”
Electrical Faults9β€”1β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures8β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System7β€”2β€”
Visibility4β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions42β€”β€”
Suspension Failures3β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain3β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects2β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems2β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Fuel System1β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline1β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Lane Departure1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Showing 91 most recent complaints

Uncategorized IssuesMar 18, 2026

Back window shattered spontaneously. No known cause. No evidence of vandalism. Temperature did drop 45 degrees over night. Shut side door and back window shattered. Had not started car yet. Rear defroster not engaged.

Unintended AccelerationMar 13, 2026

I had two codes on my 2022 Forester over last two weeks. First one u0284 was for the Active Grill Shutter. This happened because for some reason Subaru decided to put the fog lights on the same fuse as the AGS. Fog light blew, shorted out blew the fuse, this caused every s…

Brake SystemMar 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the brakes inadvertently activated. The contact was unaware whether any warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the brakes, and the b…

Suspension FailuresFeb 25, 2026

I am filing this complaint regarding repeated premature strut failure on my 2022 Subaru Forester. The original set of struts failed at approximately 36,000 miles. The issue was not covered under warranty and required replacement. At approximately 60,000 miles, the replacement st…

Uncategorized IssuesFeb 13, 2026

My Subaru Forrester Eyesight system cuts out and is disabled while driving, including while the cruise control was engaged causing me to brake hard while driving to avoid a collision and a message announcing it is disabled is displayed on the screen. I took the car to my dealersh…

Visibility/WiperFeb 5, 2026

I was driving along and noticed my windshield was cracked on the passenger side. The crack is vertical from the bottom of the windshield to about halfway up. It was fine the day before. No rocks, etc struck my windshield. I understand that Subaru has had issues with windshields c…

VisibilityJan 15, 2026

I was driving to work in the morning and was going down a slow side street when I heard a soft noise behind me. When I looked in my rearview I noticed that my back window was cracked all over it though nothing had hit it or fallen in it. The glass then completely fell out.

Steering DefectsJan 4, 2026

My 2022 Subaru Forester Sport, <24,640 miles, suffers from persistent, life-threatening safety failures. Thick white exhaust is present in every temperature, and a heavy burning smell fills the cabin during acceleration regardless of outside temperature. I have been dealing with …

Structural ProblemsDec 4, 2025

The exterior B-pillar trim on my 2022 Subaru Forester (passenger side) has warped, bubbled, and lifted away from the vehicle. At approximately 24,700 miles, the trim began deforming significantly, with visible bubbling and separation at the top edge. The dealer inspected it and r…

Engine ProblemsπŸ’₯ CrashπŸ”₯ FireOct 4, 2025

I hit a deer going 45 mph, the air bags deployed, and my engine caught on fire. Within 10 minutes my car burned to the ground.

Unintended AccelerationSep 30, 2025

I was steering my car into my own garage as I do daily. Suddenly, as the car was making the turn, the car accelerated abruptly on its own. I was somehow able to steer into the garage, but the rapid acceleration continued. I braked and stopped the car just before it went into t…

Transmission / DrivetrainSep 9, 2025

I am writing to report a serious safety concern involving my '22 Subaru Forester, which is equipped with the Auto Start/Stop feature. This issue created a dangerous driving situation that could have resulted in severe injury or death to myself, my family, or other drivers on the …

Unintended AccelerationAug 26, 2025

Several months ago, the automatic front collision activated on the freeway doing about 65mph. There was nothing in front of us, but there was a car behind us that almost rear ended us. I thought this was a one-off thing but reading this site I am not the only one. Also, with in…

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBAug 7, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 32 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system suddenly engaged while there were no objects or vehicles nearby. Additionally, the contact stated tha…

VisibilityJul 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front windshield was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was scheduled f…

Unintended AccelerationMay 5, 2025

I pulled into a parking space and as I slowed to a stop my car surged forward. I put my foot on the brake and the car continued to surge for a few seconds before the brakes engaged. I almost hit a fence and had to circle my car on a grassy lawn until the brakes egaged and I was …

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBMar 17, 2025

This happened to me a few days ago: The pre-collision braking system slammed my car to a stop when I was going 30 mph on a straight country road, and there was nothing in front of me or on the side of the road. No one anywhere around. It was 1 PM with good weather. Nothing to tri…

Engine ProblemsMar 3, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while her husband was stopped at a stoplight, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to move. There were three abnormal beeps heard. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights w…

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEBFeb 27, 2025

While using adaptive cruise control, the vehicle will employ emergency braking even though a vehicle/obstruction is not in front of the vehicle, it is usually diagonal while passing. It, also has been giving a forward collision warning when there is nothing in front of me. Since …

Wheel IssuesFeb 20, 2025

Premature wear on Bridgestone Ecopia Tires. We have had several instances in our company with these tires wearing prematurely, some as low as 12k miles but usually somewhere in the 20's & 30's thousand-wise, these tires exhibit numerous cracks especially on the inner side that i…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Subaru Forester.

Recalls for 2022 Subaru Forester

1 campaign

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Forester. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

23V755000Sep 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

2022 Subaru Forester β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Subaru Forester reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2022 Subaru Forester has 91 NHTSA owner complaints, 8 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most reported issue is Visibility/Wiper (20 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Forester?β–Ύ

#1: Visibility/Wiper (20 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (17 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (12 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Subaru Forester?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2022 Subaru Forester?β–Ύ

The 2022 Subaru Forester has 8 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 91 total NHTSA complaints. 5 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2022 Subaru Forester have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2022 Subaru Forester. The largest issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2022 Subaru Forester?β–Ύ

The 2022 Subaru Forester has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Visibility/Wiper issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Forester reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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