10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 1
Average Mileage:
7,815 miles

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2019 Subaru Forester seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2019 Subaru Forester Owner Comments

problem #6

Dec 292023

Forester

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There was a front-end collision into a stone wall. It appears the driver seatbelt failed and ripped upon impact. The driver died as a result of injuries sustained. There was a front passenger in the vehicle as well who was belted. The seatbelt for the front passenger worked correctly. That passenger had serious injuries but survived the collision. This fatal collision was investigated by Hillsborough, NJ Police, case # [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Hillsborough, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jul 242021

Forester

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving in the rain at 55 mph, the vehicle spun a couple of times, then crashed into the median wall. The median wall brought the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact's driver's side seatbelt did not lock the contact into her seat during impact, which caused injuries to the contact's right arm, wrist, and hand. No air bags deployed upon impact. The contact and passenger were transported by ambulance to the hospital. The passenger sustained injuries to her left foot and bruising to her chest from the passenger side seatbelt, locking her into her seat during impact. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and remained at the dealer, awaiting steering parts and cosmetic repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an inspector to investigate. The manufacturer informed the contact that the inspector found that the air bags and seatbelt were functioning properly. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

problem #4

May 012019

Forester 4-cyl

  • miles
Brakes: The car accelerate without any action during driving. Wiper: Wiper blade make a noise like its about to fall apart. Seat belt: Seat belt install in a place that( front both seats) there is no space between seat and car body.

- Iselin, NJ, USA

problem #3

Feb 152020

Forester

  • 10,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Both rear seat belts will not retract on there own, do not believe that they meet the 49 cfr 571.209 standard for retraction force and are much weaker then loaner Subaru outback.

- Golden Valley, MN, USA

problem #2

Sep 142019

Forester

  • 12,000 miles
I was involved in a 4 car accident. I was rear ended by two vehicles behind me which sent me into the vehicle in front of me. My 2019 Subaru Forester's air bags did not deploy and my seat belt did not restrain me; therefore, I was throw into the windshield support post and suffered a head injury. I am very unhappy with my Subaru and pray for others out there with this vehicle! new bern,

- New Bern, NC, USA

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problem #1

May 302019

Forester

  • 4,389 miles
Strange rattling noise at the rear passenger seatbelt compartment and rear passenger seat. Noise is only heard while driving over rough pavement or surfaces. Not normal for a 2-month old vehicle.

- Jayuya, PR, USA

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