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Subaru Forester 2019 Steering Problems

14 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2019 Subaru Forester - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V065000Reported February 6, 2019 - 10,417 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 10,417 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility409Unknown Or Other144Electrical System134Engine111Driver Assistance and Stability Systems91Power Train39
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.