2019 Subaru Forester electrical system problems
The 2019 Subaru Forester has 147 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
147
Electrical System complaints
14%
Share of year
9
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“ On our way to a vacation in NJ, we were driving on the expressway and a deer jumped over the rail into the hood of the car. The car immediately started to smoke ( dark black). We got out of the car, retrieved two luggage bags, and the car burst into flames. All within 60 seconds of hitting the…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2019 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 147 complaints about the 2019 Subaru Forester electrical system — 14% 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.