How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Subaru Forester?

NHTSA lists 20 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Forester, which is 3% of its 587 total complaints for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester?

No related recalls are listed for the brake system on the 2017 Subaru Forester in the data reviewed.

Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data ties 8 crashes and 3 injuries to brake complaints on the 2017 Forester, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2017 Forester?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2017 Forester is 23,825 miles.

2017 Subaru Forester Brakes Problems

NHTSA has logged 20 brake complaints for the 2017 Subaru Forester, 3% of its 587 total complaints for the year. Eight crashes and 3 injuries are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 23,825 miles, and no related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints: 20; 3% of 587
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 23,825 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report unintended acceleration or lunging forward when the brake pedal is pressed, especially at low speed in parking lots or while reversing.
Some describe the brake pedal failing to respond entirely, resulting in the vehicle striking another parked car or object.
Several complaints mention the vehicle continuing to move or accelerate after the driver applied brakes during hydroplaning or loss of control at highway speed.
Others describe grinding or clicking noises from the front wheels when braking, requiring harder pedal pressure to stop.
A few owners report brakes feeling unresponsive on dry pavement, with dealers unable to find a mechanical fault after inspection.

When 2017 Subaru Forester brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2017, latest Sep 10, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Forester model year

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

20057 (8%)
20062 (2%)
20074 (5%)
20082 (4%)
200920 (11%)
201039 (15%)
201121 (14%)
201219 (18%)
201310 (13%)
201434 (8%)
201545 (7%)
201634 (8%)
201720 (3%)
201820 (4%)
201934 (4%)
202015 (2%)
20217 (3%)
202210 (10%)
20235 (7%)
20241 (3%)
20256 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Subaru Forester?: NHTSA lists 20 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Forester, which is 3% of its 587 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester?: No related recalls are listed for the brake system on the 2017 Subaru Forester in the data reviewed.
Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data ties 8 crashes and 3 injuries to brake complaints on the 2017 Forester, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2017 Forester?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2017 Forester is 23,825 miles.