EquipmentPart report
2013 Subaru Forester Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2013 Subaru Forester, 1% of the 78 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Subaru Forester
Engine
27 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
27 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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