2016 Subaru Forester transmission problems
The 2016 Subaru Forester has 48 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
48
Transmission complaints
8%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“When accelerator is slightly pushed after the vehicle has come to stop it accelerates in a jack rabbit manner. The driver stopped at beginning of driveway parking area, and decided to move slightly forward. A slight push on accelerator pedal caused vehicle to lurch forward and do $8,700 damage to…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2016 Subaru Forester transmission — 8% 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.