The lowest complaint rate of any Forester since 2013
The 2022 Forester has very few complaints for its sales. The ones filed are mostly about adaptive cruise and collision warnings, plus a park recall shared with other Subarus. It is a safe used buy.
Updated November 2026 · based on 100 owner complaints and 1 recalls
88 64% below the Forester average
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every Forester year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2022 Forester
Top problems and what they cost
Adaptive cruise and collision warnings
Driver assist shuts off or warns without reason, often in bad weather.
Fix: Camera calibration or update, often free under warranty.
Collision avoidance
Windshield cracks
A few reports, much less than earlier years.
Fix: Windshield plus calibration $800 to $1,500.
Visibility
Park position recall
Recall 23V755 covers a car that may not stay in Park.
Fix: Recall repair, free.
Transmission
Recalls
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Subaru Forester
- Confirm recall 23V755 shows as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Forester has 1 recall on record, listed below.
- Test adaptive cruise on the test drive.The automatic emergency braking system can brake hard for no reason, called phantom braking. Testing it around parked cars and overpasses shows whether this car does it.Owners filed 13 complaints about EyeSight automatic braking problems on the 2022 Forester.
- Check the windshield for cracks.Windshields on some of these cars crack easily. On cars with camera safety systems, a new windshield also needs the cameras recalibrated, which can cost $800 to $1,500.Owners filed 18 complaints about windshield cracking on the 2022 Forester.
- Park on a slope and make sure the car holds.This checks the shifter and parking lock. On some models a faulty switch shows "Shift to Park" or the car can roll if Park does not fully engage.
Questions
Is the 2022 Subaru Forester reliable?
The lowest complaint rate of any Forester since 2013. The 2022 Forester has very few complaints for its sales. The ones filed are mostly about adaptive cruise and collision warnings, plus a park recall shared with other Subarus. It is a safe used buy.
How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Forester have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Subaru dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2022 Subaru Forester problems?
Adaptive cruise and collision warnings; Windshield cracks; Park position recall.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Subaru Forester SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.