How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 108 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Forester, which is 18% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester's electrical system?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Forester.

At what mileage do 2017 Forester electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these Electrical System complaints is 36,500 miles.

How does the 2017 Forester compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2017 Forester's electrical complaints made up 18% of its total complaints, similar to 2016 (23%) and 2019 (16%), and higher than earlier years like 2010 through 2013, which ranged from 6% to 10%.

Were there any crashes linked to these electrical complaints?

NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 108 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Forester, with no fires reported.

2017 Subaru Forester Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 108 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Subaru Forester, 18% of its 587 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this component. Median mileage at failure was 36,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 108; 18% of 587
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 36,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Multiple owners report sudden, unexplained loss of all electrical power while driving, including the dashboard, lights, and infotainment screen going black.
Some owners describe the vehicle losing power or stalling at highway speeds, with the engine or accelerator briefly unresponsive before it restarts on its own.
One owner reported the instrument panel screen reflecting light onto their face, obstructing their view while driving.
Another owner reported the car would not start or move in forward or reverse until the battery was replaced, with all warning lights illuminating during the failure.
One owner reported repeated total power loss both while driving and while attempting to start the vehicle, requiring jump-starts to restart it.

When 2017 Subaru Forester electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 17, 2016, latest Aug 19, 2026.

108 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q3 (11).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Forester model year

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

201015 (6%)
201114 (10%)
201211 (10%)
20137 (9%)
201450 (12%)
201593 (15%)
201697 (23%)
2017108 (18%)
201873 (15%)
2019135 (16%)
2020105 (17%)
202134 (16%)
202218 (18%)
202311 (15%)
20242 (7%)
202516 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 108 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Forester, which is 18% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester's electrical system?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Forester.
At what mileage do 2017 Forester electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these Electrical System complaints is 36,500 miles.
How does the 2017 Forester compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2017 Forester's electrical complaints made up 18% of its total complaints, similar to 2016 (23%) and 2019 (16%), and higher than earlier years like 2010 through 2013, which ranged from 6% to 10%.
Were there any crashes linked to these electrical complaints?: NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 108 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Forester, with no fires reported.