2019 SUBARU FORESTER Exterior Lighting Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lighting Issues in the 2019 SUBARU FORESTER

2 exterior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 SUBARU FORESTER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Exterior Lighting Complaints

#11718775 |
The electrical system fails, and the battery is not charging sufficiently. When the auto start/stop engages, the car does not restart in traffic. Requested a battery test at the dealership in May 2025; was told it could not be done that day because it would require leaving the dealer service shop. Eventually, the electrical system became unstable, and the car stopped in traffic on 11/07/2025. Replaced battery following OEM specs. In February 2026, symptoms reappeared with a new battery failing on 02/15/2026, resulting in all saftey systems failing in traffic when auto start/stop enages.
#11297850 |
1. WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION (AND UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS) ON HIGHWAYS, MY FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED 4X SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF NEW VEHICLE AT THE END OF JULY 2019. ONCE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKS, IT CONTINUES TO SPREAD. DURING THE PROCESS OF PAYING FOR THE VEHICLE, I WAS ENCOURAGED AT EVERY STEP TO PURCHASING ADDITIONAL WINDSHIELD COVERAGE TO COVER THE COST OF REPLACING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IN CASE IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE EYESIGHT CAMERA SYSTEM. THE WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED ON THE INTERSTATE, A STATE TOLLWAY, AND A HIGHWAY. 2. THE BLUE TEMPERATURE LIGHT TURNS ON FOR FIVE MINUTES OR MORE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DISMISS ME SAYING THAT THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION OF THE CAR (WHICH WAS NOT MENTIONED DURING THE SALES PROCESS) AND TO JUST WAIT UNTIL THE BLUE...

Other 2019 SUBARU FORESTER Problem Areas

Visibilitywiper 370 complaints Unknown Or Other 142 complaints Electrical System 131 complaints Engine 106 complaints Power Train 37 complaints Visibilitywindshield 33 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 27 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 23 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 22 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 22 complaints Service Brakes 22 complaints Structurebody 22 complaints Air Bags 16 complaints Steering 13 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 10 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 10 complaints Lane Departure Warning 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Visibility 6 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 5 complaints Lane Departure Assist 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Lane Departure 1 complaint Lane Departure Lane Keep Steering Assist 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalgears 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Tether Lower Anchor On Car Seat Or Vehicle 1 complaint
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