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2023 Subaru Forester Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 68 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Subaru Forester

The 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Use Caution — 2023 Subaru Forester

The 2023 Subaru Forester has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
68
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Subaru Forester (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V754000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Subaru Forester

Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
14
Visibility/wiper
10
Electrical System
7
Air Bags
6
Forward Collision Avoidance
5
Exterior Lighting
4
Lane Departure
3
Fuel/propulsion System
2
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Subaru Forester — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 571 complaints 2018 482 complaints 2019 831 complaints 2020 590 complaints 2021 203 complaints 2022 92 complaints 2023 68 complaints 2024 28 complaints 2025 73 complaints 2026 9 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Subaru Forester

Is the 2023 Subaru Forester reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Subaru Forester has 1 recall and 68 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Forester have?
The 2023 Subaru Forester has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Forester?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Subaru Forester are: Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper, Electrical System, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Subaru Forester safe to buy?
The 2023 Subaru Forester has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 2020.
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.