Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Subaru Forester
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Subaru Forester has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 100 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 #23V755000 Switch Failure May Cause Loss of Rearview Image NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 20 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 15 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Service Brakes 11 complaints
Of the 100 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 100 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Subaru Forester has an average reliability with known issues in the visibility/wiper system and forward collision avoidance reported by owners. A recall related to the power train further suggests room for improvement in reliability. However, the overall performance remains consistent with the class average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility/wiper | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| forward collision | 15,000–35,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
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
- Brake fluid service
- Tire rotations
- Engine air filter replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Windshield wipers not functioning
- Unexpected collision warning
- Brake pedal feel changes
- Transmission shifting issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Subaru Forester at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.