Which Subaru Forester Wilderness year has the most recalls?

2025 has the most recall campaigns (3).

Which Subaru Forester Wilderness years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2026. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Subaru Forester Wilderness: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 5 model years of the Subaru Forester Wilderness on record, 2025 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about unknown or other). It also has the most recall campaigns (3). 2023 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (7).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2026	0	0	0	—	26 MPG
2025	3	40	5	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	26 MPG
2024	2	29	5	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	26 MPG
2023	1	40	7	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	26 MPG
2022	1	40	2	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	26 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Subaru Forester Wilderness

Questions

Which Subaru Forester Wilderness year has the most complaints?: Of 5 model years of the Subaru Forester Wilderness on record, 2025 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about unknown or other).
Which Subaru Forester Wilderness year has the most recalls?: 2025 has the most recall campaigns (3).
Which Subaru Forester Wilderness years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2026. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.