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2019 Subaru Forester Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 831 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Subaru Forester

The 2019 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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30/100

Avoid This Year — 2019 Subaru Forester

The 2019 Subaru Forester is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
831
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
35
Crashes + Injuries
11 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Subaru Forester (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V263000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V856000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V065000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Subaru Forester

Based on 831 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper
349
Unknown Or Other
119
Electrical System
117
Engine
55
Power Train
38
Visibility
38
Structure
18
Steering
14
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Subaru Forester — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 77 complaints 2014 402 complaints 2015 608 complaints 2016 405 complaints 2017 571 complaints 2018 482 complaints 2019 831 complaints 2020 590 complaints 2021 203 complaints 2022 92 complaints 2023 68 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Subaru Forester

Is the 2019 Subaru Forester reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 recalls and 831 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Forester have?
The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Forester?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Subaru Forester are: Visibility/wiper, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Subaru Forester safe to buy?
The 2019 Subaru Forester has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Forester should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Forester are: 2013, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.