Things to consider when insuring one
Owners reported 4 fires to NHTSA
Not every complaint is confirmed, but several fire reports are worth asking a mechanic about, and worth checking against open recalls.
5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
Driver-assist sensors come standard
They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.
Most owner complaints are about the unknown or other
20 of 74 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.
1 recall
- NHTSA 23V754000 · Nov 9, 2023
power train: driveline: driveshaft
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
- The risk
- A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Crash test ratings
2023 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 17%
2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness SUV AWD
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
- Not rated
What owners report
74 complaints to NHTSA, 8 involving a crash, 4 a fire, 6 injuries.
- Unknown or other20
- Forward collision avoidance13
- Visibility/wiper11
- Electrical system8
- Air bags6
- Service brakes6
- Vehicle speed control6
- Engine5
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Other 2023 Subaru models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.