Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Subaru Forester
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 834 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V263000 Rear Stabilizer Bracket Bolts May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V856000 PCV Valve Can Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V065000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 370 complaints
- Unknown or Other 144 complaints
- Electrical System 134 complaints
- Engine 106 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 43 complaints
- Power Train 38 complaints
Of the 834 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 834 complaints, owners report 21 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Subaru Forester has an average rating due to moderate owner complaints and a few recalls. The most issues are reported in visibility/wiper and electrical components, while recalls focus on suspension, crankcase ventilation, and steering. The evidence is mid-level, indicating average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility/wiper | Unknown | $100–$300 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| engine | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid changes
- Battery inspections
- Coolant flushes
- Cabin air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Wiper operation issues
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine performance loss
- Unusual steering behavior
- Abnormal noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Subaru Forester at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.