FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES U.S.A., INC. (C/O SUBARU OF AMERICA)
1075
Model
Forester
2234
Model Year
2017
Plant City
OTA
Trim
Base +
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
7
Plant Country
JAPAN
3
Plant Company Name
FHI Yajima Plant
Plant State
GUNMA
Series2
Wagon Body Type
Base Price ($)
22595.00
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
7
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
12
Wheel Base (inches) From
103.90
Trailer Type Connection
Not Applicable
0
Trailer Body Type
Not Applicable
0
Number of Wheels
4
Wheel Size Front (inches)
17
Wheel Size Rear (inches)
17
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
1
Number of Seats
5
Number of Seat Rows
2
Transmission Style
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
7
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
3
Axles
2
Engine Number of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2500.0
Displacement (CI)
152.55936023683
Displacement (L)
2.5
Engine Model
Naturally Aspirated U5
Engine Power (kW)
126.7690
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
4
Engine Brake (hp) From
170
Top Speed (MPH)
125
Seat Belt Type
Manual
1
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
4
Seat Cushion Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
3
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
3
Knee Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
1
Side Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
1
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
1
Traction Control
Standard
1
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
1
Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs
Standard
1
NCSA Body Type
Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize")
14
NCSA Make
Subaru
48
NCSA Model
Forester
401
Backup Camera
Standard
1
Bus Floor Configuration Type
Not Applicable
0
Bus Type
Not Applicable
0
Custom Motorcycle Type
Not Applicable
0
Motorcycle Suspension Type
Not Applicable
0
Motorcycle Chassis Type
Not Applicable
0
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
1
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
1
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
1
Complaints and Recalls for 2017 Subaru FORESTER
Recalls are a well-established global practice; from time to time they are announced by almost all manufacturers of not only cars, but also any other industrial products. But since a car is considered a source of increased danger, it is recalls in the automotive industry that attract the most attention and cause the greatest resonance.
Check if your car is covered by a recall campaign. Sometimes manufacturers will recall their cars because of substandard parts or workmanship and repair them for free, regardless of the warranty. This is called a recall campaign.
More information on 2017 Subaru FORESTER recalls can be found in this database.
It may be useful to use online problems resource that shows automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by vehicle owners. The problems are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, component, and specific issue.
See also an updated list of 2017 Subaru FORESTER problems before buying a used car.
In most cases, the recall is initiated by the manufacturer. But it also happens that it is forced to do so. The largest and most scandalous recall campaigns were those that were initiated by complaints and lawsuits from consumers through controlling state structures.