The only toy that ever goes wrong with any regularity on the Forester is the heated seat.
And once they fail they usually stay failed as the wee membrane/element that goes inside the seat costs over £200 from the dealer.
(Mine failed under warranty).
Otherwise they seem to be properly made toys - the sunroof seems particulary well made.
With respect to mechanicals, the self-levelling rear shocks can succumb to hard work after 6+ years and as the dealers charge £800+ to fit a pair, lesser non-self levellers are often fitted which leads to the back sagging an inch or two.
There are decent aftermarket spring/shock combos that get around this issue such as the ones made by Pedders.
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