Does the 2007 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Subaru Forester, the most recent reported on September 6, 2011 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Subaru Forester?

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (12 complaints), followed by power train (11).

How many 2007 Subaru Forester complaints mention a crash or fire?

13 of 74 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Subaru Forester recalls and problems

1 recall and 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Subaru Forester.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Subaru Forester recalls

Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm

NHTSA campaign 11V464000 · reported September 6, 2011 · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. · 318,215 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new jersey, ohio, rhode island, west virginia and the district of columbia. The front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent.
The risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. Dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Suspension12
Power train11
Engine9
Vehicle speed control8
Air bags6
Engine and engine cooling6
Fuel system, gasoline6
Fuel/propulsion system6
Electrical system5
Tires4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 23, 2026 · Suspension · crash reported
While driving in […], the passenger-side front lower control arm on my 2007 Subaru Forester (VIN: […]) fractured without warning due to severe internal rust corrosion. The structural collapse snapped the CV axle and sway bar link, causing an immediate loss of steering control that forced the vehicle to veer violently…

Sep 23, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
I was parked at my banks' ATM to deposit a check into my account. The car was parked and I put the gear shift in the Neutral position and applied the emergency hand brake. When I finished with the deposit, I released the hand brake. Then I moved the shift from Neutral to Drive and the vehicle did a sudden unexpected…

Mar 5, 2025 · Vehicle speed control · 120,000 miles · crash reported
The contact's friend owned a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while reversing in the driveway, the vehicle suddenly violently accelerated and crashed into the retaining wall and unit across the street. The vehicle was then shifted into drive from reverse when the vehicle violently accelerated a second…

Jun 3, 2024 · Suspension
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V464000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer…

Jan 23, 2024 · Suspension
I was driving my car in Upstate NY toward a border crossing wicket and the vehicle began to vibrate violently. I thought that it was a blown tire. I stopped to check and the tires looked fine. I continued for a few yards and it began again. I pulled over and called a tow truck. When the car was loaded onto the tow…

Forester model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	2	219	13	4
2005	1	93	15	1
2006	2	88	12	7
2007	1	74	13	1
2008	1	50	5	3
2009	17	178	19	7
2010	17	262	21	6

Across all years, the 2019 Forester has the most complaints (834). All Subaru Forester years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Subaru Forester have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Subaru Forester, the most recent reported on September 6, 2011 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Subaru Forester?: Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (12 complaints), followed by power train (11).
How many 2007 Subaru Forester complaints mention a crash or fire?: 13 of 74 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 23, 2026.