2010 Subaru Forester Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Subaru Forester, 5% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“My car isn't even fully paid off and out of no where the transmission went! I bought a Subaru because they're supposed to be the most reliable but now I have a car with less than 100,000 miles on it that doesn't even move. Not only is the transmission broke. But a gear is missing.”
NHTSA complaint #11230249, filed 2019-07, 80,000 miles“I just want to know if anything needs to be taken care of on my Subaru??? Turning has been hard and I don't know if it's a recall or not. I just had all my struts replace, and I heard that suspension was recalled????”
NHTSA complaint #11152952, filed 2018-11, 55,000 miles“Driving along freeway when check engine light came on, as well as, blinking cruise control light, traction light, and blinking between blue and red on temperature gauge light. Car started to accelerate oddly and make chirping noise. Noticed smoke billowing behind me and getting worse to the point of not being able to see behind me. Smoke started a light yellow, mostly white, became white and grey, and impossible to see through. Turned on hazards, pulled onto shoulder, turned off vehicle. Vehicle continued to smoke. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076769, filed 2018-03, 125,000 miles“Glass from sunroof separated, flew off and smashed into pieces on a clear, sunny 50 degree day. It was on a small route in the country and there was no wind. I was going 40-45 MPH. I had not opened the window of sunroof in 5 years I owned it as I have had skin cancers. This was a big safety issue. Fortunately there were no cars behind me or we could have had a pile up with serious injuries and deaths. I will attach a pdf file with my notes to date. I believe webasto should replace this at no charge as it was clearly put in after market and was not installed safely.”
NHTSA complaint #11079127, filed 2018-03, 100,000 miles“The body control module - which is held in place by double-stick tape(!) - dropped from its place under the dashboard and obstructed the brake pedal. It took 20 feet to figure out that there was something in the way of the brake pedal and get my foot around and under it and stop the car. Fortunately I was in a fairly empty parking garage and driving 15 MPH. Had I been driving on the highway at speed people could have died. My mechanic resecured it w/a heavier duty adhesive, but said it wasn't possible (for him) to put a bolt or strap on it. …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 21% |
| 2025 | 21 | 21% |
| 2024 | 9 | 29% |
| 2023 | 20 | 27% |
| 2022 | 18 | 18% |
| 2021 | 43 | 20% |
| 2020 | 108 | 18% |
| 2019 | 145 | 17% |
| 2018 | 85 | 17% |
| 2017 | 97 | 16% |
| 2016 | 70 | 17% |
| 2015 | 74 | 12% |
| 2014 | 46 | 11% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 | 13 | 9% |
| 2010 | 12 | 5% |
| 2009 | 11 | 6% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Subaru Forester
76 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsFuel system
13 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 29, 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