repaired · 2025 Q4
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Risk. An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Subaru ForesterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 100 owner complaints about the 2022 Subaru Forester, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-755 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Subaru Forester has problems
100 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Visibility/wiper
15Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
11Engine4 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
8Exterior lighting
7Fuel/propulsion system
4Visibility
2412 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 1 |
| Engine | 11 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 2 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 24 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 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
2022 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
2022 Subaru Forester safety ratings
2022 Subaru Forester SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Forester owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was driving along and noticed my windshield was cracked on the passenger side. The crack is vertical from the bottom of the windshield to about halfway up. It was fine the day before. No rocks, etc struck my windshield. I understand that Subaru has had issues with windshields cracking for no…
I believe the glass used for the front windshield in my 2022 Subaru Forester is structurally defective. I have experienced 3 chips in different areas of the windshield while driving at different times over the past 2 months. The most recent was October 11,2023. There were no loud impact sounds or…
Overnight, my windshield cracked from the inside. The car was safely in the garage and is only driven by me. The crack was in a "J" or "L" formation on the driver's side, approximately 2.5 - 3", stemming from the dashboard. Nothing had hit or injured the windshield. Over the last few months, the…
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