2013 Subaru Forester: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2013 Subaru Forester, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.
A cleaner record than most used cars — still inspect and test drive.
Safety recalls
No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Subaru Forester. Still confirm with the seller and at nhtsa.gov by VIN.
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Complaints by area
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Frequently asked
How many recalls does the 2013 Subaru Forester have?
The 2013 Subaru Forester has 0 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.
How reliable is the 2013 Subaru Forester?
NHTSA has 77 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Subaru Forester. The most-reported issues are excessive oil consumption, stalling / loss of power while driving, engine failure / knocking. Compare it against nearby model years above.
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