2010 Subaru Forester Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 14%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,839miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Subaru Forester, 14% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,839 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brakes failed while I was driving because Subaru did not properly address recall wqk47 on my car in 2018 even though they claimed it was completed. My brake lines are completely corroded and they are refusing to honor the recall that they improperly addressed 2 years ago. They knew in 2018 when they applied the anti-rust solution that the brake lines were rusted but they did not do any repairs. Thus, my car is currently non-functioning.”
NHTSA complaint #11363617, filed 2020-10, 144,547 miles“The rear brakes are completely worn out at 29,700 miles. This was discovered during the mandatory annual virginia safety inspection. I have owned and driven cars for 37 years and I have never seen rear brakes wear so fast. The front brakes look normal for a vehicle of this age. What is it with the rear brakes on foresters? I have read other owner's complaints about the rear brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10628084, filed 2014-08, 29,691 miles“My 2010 Subaru Forester has only 71656 miles and I need to replace the brake pads and rotors for the third time. What is wrong with your set up? I am not a kid with a heavy foot ,I am 71. I know brake systems, because I was an auto repairman be fore I retired.”
NHTSA complaint #11018904, filed 2017-08, 71,656 miles“Started to hear a grinding sound from the rear when I applied my brakes on 6/24/2012. Took car to dealer on 6/25/2012. Dealer replaced rear brake pads and disks. Car only has 27,000 miles and most mileage is highway. I do not overuse my brakes and I am concerned that this is a design defect that can affect safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10463014, filed 2012-06, 27,087 miles“In freezing weather, the brakes ice up and do not work properly. When I apply the brakes in a normal fashion, they do not work. If I pump them very gently over a long period of slowing down, I can get the car to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11056005, filed 2017-12, 66,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V830000Dec 31, 2014Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or…Covers: Subaru Forester 2009–2013, WRX 2008–2014, WRX STI 2008–2014 +1 more
- 14V311000Jun 10, 2014Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013…Covers: Subaru Forester 2009–2013, WRX 2008–2014, WRX STI 2008–2014 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11018903May 6, 2025"The repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin as been updated, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the…
- 11002725Jun 25, 2024This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been…
- 10163525Jul 11, 2019This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from…
- 10141514Apr 24, 2015Annoucment to UPDATE ? Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ?52 Brake Line Corrosion
- 10080880Jan 26, 2015This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza and forester repair procedure for the wqk-47 brake line corrosion recall.
- 10080783Jan 26, 2015This announcement is to advise of recall wqq-52 being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza, wrx, sti, and forester repair procedure for…
- 10094206Dec 23, 2014Wqk-47r - brake line corrosion
- 10094203Dec 22, 2014Service memo announcement of subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqq-52
- 10234896Jul 1, 2014Brake Line Corrosion
- 10234827Jun 10, 2014New Subaru Recall Campaign: Brake Line Corrosion WQK?47
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 26 | 3% |
| 2018 | 14 | 3% |
| 2017 | 15 | 3% |
| 2016 | 29 | 7% |
| 2015 | 36 | 6% |
| 2014 | 31 | 8% |
| 2013 | 9 | 12% |
| 2012 | 16 | 15% |
| 2011 | 20 | 14% |
| 2010 | 37 | 14% |
| 2009 | 16 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 8% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 | 16 | 12% |
| 1999 | 19 | 14% |
| 1998 | 15 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2010 Subaru Forester
76 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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