2016 Subaru Forester electrical system problems
The 2016 Subaru Forester has 102 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
102
Electrical System complaints
17%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“I had my foot on the brake, opened the garage door with my garage door opener, and before I took my foot off the brake the car surged, jumped, and smashed into the brick wall next to the garage. I did not put my foot on the gas.”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 102 complaints about the 2016 Subaru Forester electrical system — 17% 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.