Things to consider when insuring one
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
9 of 31 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.
2 recalls
- 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.
- NHTSA 23V723000 · Oct 26, 2023
engine and engine cooling
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.
- The risk
- Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Subarus independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts. The affected vehicles have not been delivered to dealers or sold to owners and therefore, no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRO-23.
Crash test ratings
2024 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 17%
2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness SUV AWD
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
- Not rated
What owners report
31 complaints to NHTSA, 5 involving a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injury.
- Unknown or other9
- Air bags7
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Visibility/wiper5
- Exterior lighting2
- Structure2
- Back over prevention1
- Electrical system1
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Other 2024 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.