2019 SUBARU FORESTER Exterior Lighting Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
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
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.
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