How many steering complaints does the 2017 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2017 Forester, which is 4% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2017 Forester.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?

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

Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 2 injuries to steering complaints on the 2017 Forester.

Is steering a bigger issue on the 2017 Forester than other years?

The 2017 Forester's 4% share is similar to 2016 (5%) and 2018 (5%), and higher than most years from 2019 onward, which range from 1% to 2%.

2017 Subaru Forester Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2017 Subaru Forester, 4% of that year's 587 total complaints. Owners report steering lockups, sticking or resistance while turning, and loss of power steering assist, with a median failure mileage of 23,825 miles. No related recall is listed.

Steering complaints: 25; 4% of 587
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 23,825 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel locks up while turning, sometimes with the key unable to turn, requiring repeated attempts to restart the vehicle.
Steering sticks or resists driver input mid-turn, causing either failure to straighten out or over-steering to the opposite side.
Vehicle drifts or veers unexpectedly while driving straight, requiring correction of the steering wheel.
Power steering assist is lost intermittently, sometimes with a dashboard warning light, temporarily restored after shutting off and restarting the engine.
Steering becomes difficult to turn at low speed, such as when merging onto a highway ramp, then returns to normal after a restart.

When 2017 Subaru Forester steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 27, 2016, latest Sep 10, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2021 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2017 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Forester model year

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

20105 (2%)
20111 (1%)
20121 (1%)
20130 (0%)
201416 (4%)
201519 (3%)
201619 (5%)
201725 (4%)
201825 (5%)
201914 (2%)
202011 (2%)
20213 (1%)
20222 (2%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (3%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2017 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2017 Forester, which is 4% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2017 Forester.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Forester is 23,825 miles.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 2 injuries to steering complaints on the 2017 Forester.
Is steering a bigger issue on the 2017 Forester than other years?: The 2017 Forester's 4% share is similar to 2016 (5%) and 2018 (5%), and higher than most years from 2019 onward, which range from 1% to 2%.