2009 Subaru Forester seats problems
Owners reported seats problems in 16 complaints for the 2009 Subaru Forester, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When seats problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 seats complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the seats complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 subaru forester. The contact stated that the head rest in the vehicle was very uncomfortable and unsafe. The consumer stated the head rest was so far forward, that it held his/her down. The consumer had to look out of the top of his/her eyes to see ahead. The consumer stated the only way to drive the vehicle was to remove the head rest. Updated 04/24/09.
This vehicle has not been involved in any accidents. I am of average height and weight. Upon entering my vehicle at a parking lot one night, the seat bottom collapsed and fell to the floor. I was able to drive the vehicle home, but was very uncomfortable trying to remain positioned properly in the seat. Closer examination of the situation performed the next morning revealed a portion of the seat frame was broken. Lou fusz subaru in creve coeur, mo confirmed the broken frame and traced to failure of a spot weld.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Subaru Forester
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints