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Control arm: lower arm
Risk. A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2007 Subaru ForesterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 2007 Subaru Forester, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Subaru Forester has problems
74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
11Power train2 crash/fire/injury
9Engine
8Vehicle speed control5 crash/fire/injury
6Engine and engine cooling
6Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
6Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system
2210 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12 | 1 |
| Power train | 11 | 2 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| 10 other systems | 22 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 Subaru Forester recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Forester year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Forester median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Subaru Forester safety ratings
2007 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Subaru Forester, and the recalls they led to.
- Front suspension control arm failureLed to recall 11V-464
In owners' words
What Forester owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving in [XXX], the passenger-side front lower control arm on my 2007 Subaru Forester (VIN: [XXX]) fractured without warning due to severe internal rust corrosion. The structural collapse snapped the CV axle and sway bar link, causing an immediate loss of steering control that forced the…
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V464000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated…
I was driving my car in Upstate NY toward a border crossing wicket and the vehicle began to vibrate violently. I thought that it was a blown tire. I stopped to check and the tires looked fine. I continued for a few yards and it began again. I pulled over and called a tow truck. When the car was…
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