NHTSA Complaint #11155861 — 2010 SUBARU FORESTER SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11155861
Vehicle	2010 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	November 29, 2018
Date Filed	December 4, 2018
Mileage	49,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

WHILE SEATING IN THE DRIVER SEAT OF THE PARKED CAR, I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE SEAT BASE. I WENT BACK OUT OF THE CAR TO CHECK THE SEAT, AND LOOKING UNDERNEATH, I SAW A TWO-INCH PIECE OF METAL HANGING, ATTACHED TO A ROD AT THE FRONT OF THE SEAT BASE. THE SEAT CUSHION WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE AND MOVED UP WHEN LIFTED. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND THEY SAID THE SEAT FRAME AND THE RAIL ARE BROKEN AND THE SEAT BASE AND RAILS NEED REPLACING. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 50K MILES AND DRIVERS ARE UNDER 200LBS. IT LOOKS LIKE WELDS GAVE OUT, DISCONNECTING THE SEAT BASE FROM THE FRAME.

Related Complaints for the 2010 SUBARU FORESTER

Other SEATS Complaints

#11551717 — October 24, 2023 — The bracket on the front right side of the drivers seat (if you're looking at the seat from the sunroof) that connect...

#11540254 — August 23, 2023 — Left front of drivers seat collapsed while driving 60mph on freeway. This caused a surprise that could have resulted ...

#11519886 — May 1, 2023 — My 2010 Subaru Forester's driver seat does not raise up on with the power buttons. I can hear the motor but the fron...

#11509812 — March 2, 2023 — The weld on the left side of the seat broken causing the seat cushion to be loose. After quick internet searching, th...

#11473187 — July 10, 2022 — Power adjustment of Driver's seat front left corner does not raise in synch with right side. This causes the seat to ...

Recent Complaints for the 2010 SUBARU FORESTER

#11704112 — ENGINE — December 9, 2025 — The engine in my 2010 Subaru Forester (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered a sudden and complete mechanical failure on November 15,...

#11673326 — ENGINE — July 14, 2025 — In brief: I purchased a used 2010 Subaru Forester in Nov. 2022. Because the vehicle gave me many problems, I decided ...

#11673326 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — July 14, 2025 — In brief: I purchased a used 2010 Subaru Forester in Nov. 2022. Because the vehicle gave me many problems, I decided ...

#11635035 — AIR BAGS — January 9, 2025 — Had a collision with another vehicle and my airbags never deployed. The other vehicles airbags did deploy.

#11576911 — AIR BAGS — March 12, 2024 — Subaru of America refuses to authorize dealer Beyer Subaru of Alexandria Virginia to do the stipulated safety repair