2007 Subaru Forester Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Subaru Forester, 4% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,850 miles.
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.
“I've been having problems with front end control whenever I go over a bump at highway speeds. It feels as though the steering wheel is being pulled from my hands. I get an alignment every 6 months with no improvement.”
NHTSA complaint #11052045, filed 2017-12, 125,000 miles“Started getting a vibration I thought was a tire problem. It would only show up after 30 minutes or so of driving. It happened several times while trying to have the tire store figure it out. On Friday 15 Sep 2023 we drove at highway speeds to Dayton and back. Noticed it occur twice. The next morning we were a few miles from home checking out a dog boarding place. We went to leave and heard a loud pop. The lower right control arm broke. If it had happed the previous day it could have been fatal! …”
NHTSA complaint #11547772, filed 2023-10“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru forrester x. The contact stated that the specification of the alignment on the vehicle was causing his tires to wear prematurely. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they informed him of the same specifications and there was no remedy. The contact stated that he had to replace tires approximately 32,000 miles apart. The dealer advised him to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was designed in that manner and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10398844, filed 2011-05, 40,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
- 10153183Nov 13, 2018This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.
- 10093117Sep 18, 2015If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is…
- 10140549Jun 17, 2015If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 2% |
| 2019 | 14 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 5% |
| 2017 | 25 | 4% |
| 2016 | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
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.
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