How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 44 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Forester, which is 7% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 Forester.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 33,400 miles.

What kind of transmission issues do owners describe?

Owners report rev-hang after shifting, hesitation or lunging when shifting into reverse or drive, stalling in traffic, and shuddering at low speeds.

Did any transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Forester, with no fires reported.

2017 Subaru Forester Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 44 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Subaru Forester, 7% of all 587 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 33,400. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 44; 7% of 587
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 33,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission or CVT hesitating or refusing to engage when shifting into reverse or drive, sometimes with a strange noise followed by unexpected forward lunging.
Several drivers describe elevated engine RPM (rev-hang) that lingers for several seconds after shifting or while the clutch is depressed, making it hard to slow the car down.
Owners report the vehicle stalling or losing power suddenly at low speed or mid-turn, including in intersections and while merging onto highways.
Some describe violent shuddering at low speeds before coming to a stop, occasionally causing the engine to stall.
A few owners report the transmission becoming unresponsive in traffic, with the car unable to switch gears or move despite pressing the accelerator.

When 2017 Subaru Forester transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 29, 2016, latest Jul 6, 2026.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2019 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Forester model year

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

20055 (5%)
20064 (5%)
200711 (15%)
20082 (4%)
200917 (10%)
20107 (3%)
20118 (5%)
20125 (5%)
20136 (8%)
201441 (10%)
201595 (15%)
201651 (12%)
201744 (7%)
201823 (5%)
201938 (5%)
202032 (5%)
202114 (7%)
20224 (4%)
20234 (5%)
20240 (0%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 44 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Forester, which is 7% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 Forester.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 33,400 miles.
What kind of transmission issues do owners describe?: Owners report rev-hang after shifting, hesitation or lunging when shifting into reverse or drive, stalling in traffic, and shuddering at low speeds.
Did any transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Forester, with no fires reported.