2007 Subaru Forester Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Subaru Forester, 7% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sunroof was not closing properly. It was later determined that the electrical sunroof motor was going bad and needed to be replaced due to a bent sunroof frame. The sunroof motor was covered under my Subaru extended warranty, however the bent sunroof frame was not. Since the sunroof was hardly used in the past 5 years, I maintained that it was either a manufacturing defect or an assembly error. Subaru refused to pay for the frame replacement. Therefore, by replacing just the motor I still have the problem of the bent sunroof frame which in time will make the sunroof motor go bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508471, filed 2013-04, 56,175 miles“While driving at highway speeds and running the air conditioner, the blower fan quit. After removing the blower fan it was found that power connection to the fan had completely melted. The wires had burned through and plastic around them was completely burnt and deformed. No fuses were blown which is worrisome because this is the exact type of thing fuses are designed to prevent. Had the wires not burned through and cut the power to the fan this could have caused a serious fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10520787, filed 2013-06, 86,000 miles“The check engine light illuminated and the cruise control light was flashing upon starting the engine. No other engine symptoms presented themselves. Took vehicle to independent repair shop and was informed the front converter is damaged in addition to the front sensor being bad. Ended up having them all replaced at substantial cost of approx. $2,000.00. Additional research done in a Subaru foresters owners forum shows that many owners are experiencing costly and unnecessary repairs due to faulty o2 sensors, not bad catalytic converters. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449433, filed 2012-02, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact was sitting in park with the air conditioner activated. The air conditioner shut off independently. The contact attempted to restart the air conditioning unit but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to her independent mechanic where she was advised that the wiring harness was melted. The mechanic cut the wires and reconnected the wiring harness with an after market part. On a later date, the defroster failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the wires had overheated and fractured from the vehicle. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 25% |
| 2025 | 9 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 8 | 11% |
| 2022 | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 | 34 | 16% |
| 2020 | 103 | 17% |
| 2019 | 134 | 16% |
| 2018 | 71 | 14% |
| 2017 | 106 | 18% |
| 2016 | 93 | 22% |
| 2015 | 82 | 13% |
| 2014 | 42 | 10% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 9% |
| 2011 | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 22 | 12% |
| 2008 | 5 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 7% |
| 2006 | 7 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Subaru Forester
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology