How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2018 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 44 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Forester, which is about 9% of the 495 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Subaru Forester's structure or body?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2018 Forester.

At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Forester is 13,000 miles.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 1 injury among the 44 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Forester, with no fires reported.

How does the 2018 Forester compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2018 Forester's 9% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2017 (8%) and 2016 (8%), but lower than 2010, which had a 31% share.

2018 Subaru Forester Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 44 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Subaru Forester, about 9% of that year's 495 total complaints. Six complaints involved crashes and one involved an injury, with a median failure mileage of 13,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 44; 9% of 495
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 13,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle suddenly lurching forward or backward when shifting gear while backing out of a garage or parking space.
Some describe the car unexpectedly jumping a curb or continuing to move after the driver had already come to a stop.
Others report unintended movement while shifting into park, resulting in the vehicle striking a building or other object.
In one case a front-end collision occurred and the airbags reportedly failed to deploy.
A separate pattern involves the windshield cracking on its own while the vehicle was parked, with the crack running down the middle of the glass.

When 2018 Subaru Forester body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 15, 2018, latest Aug 18, 2026.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2020 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Forester model year

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

201081 (31%)
201113 (9%)
20126 (6%)
20134 (5%)
201442 (10%)
201543 (7%)
201634 (8%)
201749 (8%)
201844 (9%)
201929 (3%)
202020 (3%)
20214 (2%)
20223 (3%)
20236 (8%)
20242 (7%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2018 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 44 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Forester, which is about 9% of the 495 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Subaru Forester's structure or body?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2018 Forester.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2018 Forester is 13,000 miles.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 1 injury among the 44 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Forester, with no fires reported.
How does the 2018 Forester compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2018 Forester's 9% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2017 (8%) and 2016 (8%), but lower than 2010, which had a 31% share.