2018 Subaru Forester engine problems
The 2018 Subaru Forester has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
31
Engine complaints
5%
Share of year
6
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“UPON ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, WITH BREAK PEDDLE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AT EXTREME SPEED HITTING A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. AFTER A REST PERIOD, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND WITH BREAK PEDDLE ENGAGED LURCHED BACKWARD AT THE SAME EXCESSIVE SPEED HITTING ANOTHER OBJECT. AFTER A LONG…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2018 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2018 Subaru Forester engine — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.