2017 Subaru forester Touring ES+Navi(H/K)+AP
JF2SJGWC5HH537039
Vehicle history report for the 2017 Subaru forester (VIN JF2SJGWC5HH537039). Title: Clean. 68,998 mi reported. Registered in Co. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 1
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 582 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Subaru forester, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 582
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2017 Subaru forester.
AIR BAGS
The airbag sensor in the passenger front seat has malfunctioned and it is indicating that the passenger airbag will not deploy. This is after the recall that was completed on the ODS from service campaign 19V701000.
NHTSA ODI #11757891ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
The airbag warning light for the front passenger seat has been intermittently lighting. Both when the passenger seat is occupied and vacant. The light sometimes indicates the passenger airbag is off when there is a passenger in the seat. I took the car to the Subaru dealer where I purchased the vehicle.. Per the dealership service report: “SCANNED CODES AND…
NHTSA ODI #11758062AIR BAGS
Airbag sensor does not work. It is not activated when someone sits in the passenger seat. This was recalled in other Subaru Foresters but for some reason our specific vin number is not eligible for repair.
NHTSA ODI #11754173AIR BAGS,SEATS
My 2017 Subaru Forester is experiencing the exact component failure and severe safety hazard outlined in NHTSA Recall 19V-701 (Subaru Campaign WUM-98R). The front passenger seat Occupant Detection System (ODS) is failing continuously, which illuminates the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator and completely deactivates the front passenger airbag safety restraint…
NHTSA ODI #11751306AIR BAGS
The passenger airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) has failed on my 2017 Subaru Forester (VIN: [XXX]) at 78,255 miles. This failure completely deactivates the front passenger airbag, creating an immediate, severe safety hazard for any front-seat passenger. This vehicle previously had Federal Safety Recall WUM-98 performed in 2020 to resolve this exact ODS …
NHTSA ODI #11748930POWER TRAIN
The shift guide plate in my 2017 Subaru Forester failed, causing the ignition key to become stuck and not release when the engine is off. The component is available for inspection upon request. The failure was confirmed by a Subaru dealer, who diagnosed the defective shift guide plate and provided a repair estimate of $685.23. The safety risk is significant …
NHTSA ODI #11748646SUSPENSION
The front lower control arm bushing were breaking apart at 53,156 miles. Shop reported significant play in the wheel while on the stand. Sounds like a safety hazards.
NHTSA ODI #11744910AIR BAGS
My 2017 had the passenger airbag sensor recall in 2020. It went into for repair. It began going off again where the passenger seat airbag is off when a passenger is in the seat in 2023 on and off. It consistently began going off again in August 2024. I spoke to subaru corporate and they said they needed to replace the whole seat and wouldn't cover the cost o…
NHTSA ODI #11744326+ 574 more complaints on record.
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JF2SJGWC5HH537039 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Japan. It decodes to the 2017 Subaru forester.
Does the 2017 Subaru forester have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 1 open NHTSA safety recall is on record for the 2017 Subaru forester. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2017 Subaru forester?
Comparable 2017 Subaru forester listings run roughly $14,950–$25,998, typically around $19,535 (from 34 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2017 Subaru forester get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Subaru forester at about 26 mpg combined (24 city / 29 highway).
Data last checked 27 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.