How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Forester, which is 8% of the 414 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Subaru Forester related to structure or body issues?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Structure & Body complaint area for the 2016 Forester.

Did the structure and body issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries for the 2016 Forester.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 36,250 miles.

How does the 2016 Forester compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2016 Forester's Structure & Body complaints make up 8% of its total complaints, similar to 2015 (7%), 2017 (8%), and 2018 (9%), but far below the 2010 model year's 31%.

2016 Subaru Forester Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Subaru Forester, 8% of its 414 total complaints that year, with 7 crashes and 1 fire tied to this area. There are no related recalls on file for this problem area. Median mileage at failure is 36,250 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 34; 8% of 414
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 36,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration or lurching while slowly maneuvering into parking spaces, often ending in a collision with a curb, building, or another vehicle.
Some report the vehicle veering off the road or into fixed objects such as guardrails or trees at low speed, with the frame or body sustaining major damage.
One owner described the steering wheel locking up while driving on the highway, causing a crash into a median guardrail and a bent frame.
Several complaints focus on the rear hatch or tailgate not opening high enough, leading to repeated head contact for taller drivers.
A recurring complaint involves the instrument panel becoming hard to read in sunlight, with no fix identified for the ambient light sensor.
Passenger airbag sensors reportedly turn off unexpectedly even when the seat is occupied, and seatbelt alarms sound with no passenger present.

When 2016 Subaru Forester body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2015, latest Aug 29, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2019 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Forester model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201081 (31%)
201113 (9%)
20126 (6%)
20134 (5%)
201442 (10%)
201543 (7%)
201634 (8%)
201749 (8%)
201844 (9%)
201929 (3%)
202020 (3%)
20214 (2%)
20223 (3%)
20236 (8%)
20242 (7%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Forester, which is 8% of the 414 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Subaru Forester related to structure or body issues?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Structure & Body complaint area for the 2016 Forester.
Did the structure and body issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries for the 2016 Forester.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 36,250 miles.
How does the 2016 Forester compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2016 Forester's Structure & Body complaints make up 8% of its total complaints, similar to 2015 (7%), 2017 (8%), and 2018 (9%), but far below the 2010 model year's 31%.