Exhaust
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
What Owners Say
"Battery had to be replaced"
Anonymous, PA (2024 Subaru Forester Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)""The negative with the car is that sometimes when going at low speeds or at a stop, when you want to accelerate the car does not respond to the pressing of the gas petal right away, but instead takes a few seconds. I really don't like this since it can be dangerous (and scarry) when making a left turn from a stop light or trying to pass someone. It happens randomly a few times a month and it almost got me into a crash once. So I am very careful about that. The dealership said it's a standard performance issue with 4 cylinder cars that can't be fixed. I am not a fan of that answer and I am not sure that is even a true statement. Everything else about the car has been very good, but this scary issue makes it hard for me to recommend.""
Anonymous, IL (2024 Subaru Forester Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The car has a wheel lock system that occasionally locks up and won't allow starting of the car. Have to pull forcefully on wheel to solve problem."
Anonymous A., WI (2024 Subaru Forester Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)""the headlights are TERRIBLE and my dealer will not do anything and neither will Subaru USA. I do not feel safe driving at night, I only have about 20' visibility. I watched an online video and changed them myself but they are better but still not good. And now, 2nd, the sunroof is leaking whenever it rains. Yesterday I had about 1" of water in the back seat and now it is starting to smell moldy. I'm going to try to sell it.""
Anonymous A., VA (2024 Subaru Forester Premium 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The battery had to be replaced because the car wouldnt start even after it had been recently charged. The battery had only about 10000 miles of use and was only 18 mos. old."
Anonymous, IL (2024 Subaru Forester Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The windshield wiper fluid delivery spout clogged up so half the windsheild can't be cleaned."
Anonymous A., CA (2024 Subaru Forester Standard 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"windshield"
Anonymous, CA (2024 Subaru Forester Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"engine stalled during a stop twice in the first 7000mi. problem resolved at 6474mi by dealer replacing negative battery cable under warranty"
Anonymous, OH (2024 Subaru Forester Premium 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Oil leak. Oil pan not sealed properly. Took 3 attempts by service department to repair."
Anonymous, CO (2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The 2024 enables you to connect your phone and have a map displayed. I had a problem with the USB ports and when changed my phone hooks up to the car, but keeps going off. I haven't had my car since March 11,2025. They won't put in a new radio and i don't know why. They can't figure out what's wrong."
Anonymous A., FL (2024 Subaru Forester Premium 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Bad battery"
Anonymous, MI (2024 Subaru Forester Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
"The windshield had to be replaced twice in the same year, and once last year. Too easily cracked"
Anonymous, ID (2024 Subaru Forester Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)