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2022 Subaru Forester

2022 Subaru Forester: windshield and visibility lead the complaints

Owners filed 92 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility/wiper is the most reported area at 22%, followed by forward collision avoidance (13%) and a tie between the electrical system and engine (11% each). No deaths are reported. The engine area stands out for fires (4), while vehicle speed control draws the fewest complaints but the worst outcomes by share: 3 crashes and 3 injuries.

Most reported areas

Visibility/Wiper0 22%
The most reported area: 20 reports (22%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Inspect the windshield closely for chips or cracks.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 13%
Second most reported: 12 reports (13%), tied to 1 crash. Test the driver-assist features on the road to see how they behave.
Electrical System safety 11%
10 reports (11%), including 1 with fire. Check that the electronics and warning lights work as expected.
Engine safety 11%
10 reports (11%), but the most fires of any area at 4, plus 1 crash. The fire count makes this worth a careful inspection.
Vehicle Speed Control safety 10%
Fewest complaints at 9 reports (10%), but the worst outcomes: 3 crashes, 3 injuries, and 1 fire. Several owners describe unintended acceleration, so test acceleration and braking carefully.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 92 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.