2020 Subaru Forester Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Subaru Forester, about 3% of its 601 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 6,642 miles. There is no related recall for this area. Windshield cracking dominates the reports.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 20
- 3% of 601
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 6,642 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Windshields develop long cracks (some described as roughly 16 inches) with no apparent impact, often noticed after highway driving or while the car sat parked.
- Some owners report needing a windshield replaced more than once within a short span, at low mileage.
- The rear liftgate motor was reported to keep cycling after being opened, draining the battery instead of shutting off.
- A rear side window was reported to shatter on its own while the vehicle was parked, with no sign of impact or entry.
- The interior door handle linkage cable was reported to disconnect from the latch mechanism, making the door only operable from outside.
- One owner reported the hood shaking and vibrating abnormally at highway speed near 80 mph.
When 2020 Subaru Forester body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 30, 2019, latest Dec 19, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2020 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Subaru Forester?
- NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Forester, which is about 3% of the 601 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Forester windshield or body issues?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Forester.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems tend to show up on the 2020 Forester?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2020 Forester is 6,642 miles.
- What is the most common Structure & Body complaint on the 2020 Subaru Forester?
- Windshield cracking without apparent impact is the most frequently described issue in the sample complaints, along with a liftgate motor that would not shut off.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Forester, with no fires reported.