2017 Subaru Forester steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 25 complaints for the 2017 Subaru Forester, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru forester. While attempting to turn the vehicle into an intersection, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle crashed into a pole. The vehicle was towed and received front end damage. The contact received neck and back injuries. The contact did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
The power failed in traffic on city streets without warning while driving and almost caused an accident. It first happened when my wife was driving in traffic and it happened to me also in traffic who was about to make a turn.the car is very dangerous to drive. Took it to a dealership and they are trying to find the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Subaru Forester
- Air bags 199 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 116 complaints
- Electrical system 106 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 43 complaints
- Seats 34 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Body & structure 16 complaints