2012 Subaru Forester engine problems
The 2012 Subaru Forester has 29 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
29
Engine complaints
21%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING STALL AT APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MPH I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR CAUSING ME TO HIT THE CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF ME. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND NEITHER ME OR MY PASSENGER WERE NOT HURT.…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2012 Subaru Forester engine — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.