2018 Subaru Forester electrical system problems
71 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2018 Subaru Forester, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 71 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 9,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 9,000 miles, and 88% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru forester. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost engine power. The vehicle was coasted to an exit ramp. The contact stated that the engine was still idling extremely low and the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer and offered a trade-in for a 2018 subaru outback. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,200. *
Would go to start car and it wouldn't start. Multiple days thought I was doing something wrong g leaving something on, got battery checked they said it was ok just low. It kept doing it, went on for like 2-3 months . Finally I had enough and bought a new battery. Since it happened and replaced battery vehicle idles high like 1-2 in park.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Subaru Forester
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 157 complaints
- Air bags 124 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints
- Seats 30 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints