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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2017 Subaru Forester Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
1%of 592 total for the year
Median mileage
54,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Subaru Forester, 1% of the 592 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“Pulling into a parking spot at a low rate of speed (since I'd not driven quickly through the parking lot - too many backing up too quickly!). Sudden acceleration and rammed into brick wall of the building. My foot must of slipped, but it was fast. No collision deterrents activated at all, which was strange since this car will stop for an obstacle 1/2 a block ahead in low light. No buzzing, beeping, warning, or stopping. Was able to slam my foot on the brake, but still hit the wall. No air bags activated.”

NHTSA complaint #11384111, filed 2020-12, 54,000 miles

“We have a 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium with Eyesight with 58,582 miles. During the first week in June, 2022 the Eyesight System failed and displayed an error message that stated to “See Owner’s Manual “. The Owner’s Manual stated ”take the vehicle to Subaru dealer for servicing” which we did on June 9, 2022. The Subaru servicing dealer’s statement from the diagnostic invoice states “Checked for codes in all systems found code B2809 VDC Malfunction in Eyesight module. …”

NHTSA complaint #11478482, filed 2022-08

“On May 30, 2026, I was driving the freeway 2(Glendale Fwy) south, I was using the cruise control and driving 63 0r 68 miles. All of sudden, my car start to shaking violently, moving toward right lane, so I tried move my car back to my lane. My car was out of control and driving zig zag way then went up to hillside of the freeway and roll over end up crash on the concrete swale. I thought that was my last moment of my life. I could not move, severely injured and my car was totally damaged. The driver was driving who witnessed whole thing from behind my car, stopped and called 911. …”

NHTSA complaint #11763514, filed 2026-09

“Two incidents happened first battery died, we replaced the battery. Then Battery died again, we replaced the alternator on June 5, 2025. Then on Saturday September 13, 2025; all system lights came on at once on the dashboard then the battery died again. Car locks up and is stalled out. Cannot restart car, has to be towed. We replaced the battery cable and cleaned the terminals. Three months later, December 1, 2025; the battery light came on then all system lights came on at once, the battery died again. This happened on Interstate 95, it could easily have caused a crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #11702417, filed 2025-12

“The incident happened at my workplace parking garage. As I slowly turned left to park in parking spot at work, I heard the engine rev and my car unexpectedly lurched forward very quickly. I stepped hard on the brake but it did not seem effective at stopping the car. I recently replaced my brakes in late August, 2023. As far as I know, before today my car was in proper working order. My vehicle is equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology and I don't believe that the warning collision activated even as the car plowed towards the wall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11557428, filed 2023-11

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026722%
20251313%
2024516%
20231318%
20221515%
2021178%
2020447%
2019435%
201882%
201781%
201682%
201581%
200622%

Other parts of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Air bags
166 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
116 complaints
Electrical system
106 complaints
Other or unknown
97 complaints
Engine
47 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
46 complaints
Seats
34 complaints
Vehicle speed control
33 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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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