2017 Subaru Forester Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Subaru Forester, about 4% of its 587 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are on file, and median mileage at failure was 53,750 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 21
- 4% of 587
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 53,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners describe front lower control arm bushings failing, causing violent vibration or shaking around 50-60 mph.
- Wheel lug studs shear off during tire removal or rotation, sometimes leaving pieces stuck inside the lug.
- Rear wheel bearings wear out prematurely, producing a loud roaring or droning noise that increases with speed, often starting around 50,000 miles.
- Ball bearings in the suspension have been reported to break entirely, generating loud noise and raising safety concerns.
- Control arms have malfunctioned at relatively low mileage, requiring replacement.
When 2017 Subaru Forester suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 29, 2019, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Subaru Forester
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Forester model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are 2017 Subaru Forester suspension problems common?
- NHTSA has 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Forester, about 4% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2017 Subaru Forester suspension or wheel issues?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Forester.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 53,750 miles.
- What suspension parts fail most on the 2017 Forester?
- Owner complaints cluster around lower control arm bushings, rear wheel bearings, and wheel lug studs shearing during service.
- Have these suspension issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these 21 complaints.