2001 Subaru Forester recalls and problems

The 2001 Subaru Forester has 0 recalls and 139 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is vehicle speed control.

2001 Subaru Forester
Photo: 2001 Subaru Forester by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 27 Forester model years — 14th most.

0recalls
139complaints
31crashes
0fires
24injuries
57,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2000: 7 complaints20002001: 23 complaints232002: 15 complaints20022003: 22 complaints2004: 16 complaints20042005: 13 complaints2006: 8 complaints20062007: 6 complaints2008: 3 complaints20082009: 2 complaints2010: 3 complaints20102011: 3 complaints2012: 1 complaints20122013: 3 complaints2014: 5 complaints20142015: 7 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162

2001 vs. other Subaru Forester years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Subaru Forester have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Subaru Forester. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Subaru Forester?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention vehicle speed control (29), power train (23), engine (18). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.