Subaru Forester in Denmark Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Aug 2015 4960 mi

A hose in the right side between the turbo and the engine was disconnected. In two occations errors in tracktion, emision and high engine temperature systems was reported and the engine runs at higher speed than normal. No indications on computer. Battery terminal disconnected for 5 minuttes and problem solved. Emission partikelfilter light was flashing after 7500 km. No indication in computer. New software was installed and problem solved.

Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Oct 2020
Dec 2016 18000 mi	Head unit displayed a service error and lost bluetooth connection intermittently. Dealer replaced head unit under warranty.
Jun 2017 25000 mi	Bluetooth unit died for the second time. Dealer replaced unit for the second time. Known issue.
Sep 2017 29000 mi	Bluetooth connection drops multiple times each day. Known issue. Dealer unable to repair.

Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Oct 2015 1000 mi	Problem: check engine, VDC, traction control, hill start assist, cruise control lights all came on dash. Stuck in [s] mode. Dealership replaced a solenoid associated with the emissions system (returned to dealer later w/ same issue). Dash lights came back on within a couple days of first repair. Dealer replaced MAP sensor (repair unsuccessful, lights came back a couple days after).
Nov 2015 1000 mi	Dash lights returned following 2nd repair. This time dealer replaced ECM computer. Solution is so far successful after 1 week.

Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2014 - Feb 2017
Jan 2017 18300 mi	Audio system failure and battery died. Both replaced. Audio would freeze and then crash when pairing Bluetooth device

Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018
Oct 2015 19000 mi	Dealer noticed cracked exhaust hanger bracket. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Forester in California, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015 18000 mi	rear hatch auto open was not working properly

Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Mar 2015 - Nov 2021
Sep 2016 19220 mi	Engine issue resulted in limp mode where all driving assist systems were disabled (eye sight, traction, abs etc). Dealer could not detect issue because car computer does not keep a record of symptoms.
Oct 2016 21080 mi	Traction control, ABC, EyeSight all disabled at once. Car went into limp mode. Intermittent, and codes aren't stored, so shop can't diagnose.
Jun 2017 30380 mi	Traction control, ABC, EyeSight all disabled at once. Car went into limp mode. Intermittent, and codes aren't stored, so shop can't diagnose.
Aug 2017 31620 mi	The brake has a sensor that detects when the pedal is pressed so that for push-button start versions of the Forester, it will let you start the car. This sensor failed and checking the forums, it has failed on almost ever push-button start 2014-2015 Forester in the world.
Dec 2017 37820 mi	Radio and amplifier died. Took 3 trips to sort and fix. Battery died after just 2 years and 9 months. Subaru tried to say it was a custom turn signal relay I had installed, but no. It was just a crap OEM battery. Replaced the glass (hit by a rock) with OEM but not from Subaru dealership. Subaru refused to recalibrate the EyeSight because I didn't purchase it from them.
May 2018 42160 mi C $200	Needed new brake pads
Sep 2021 84320 mi C $700	Compressor failed. Condenser was also weeping oil.
Oct 2021 85560 mi C $100	Rough idling. Check engine light kept coming on then off. Sometimes several safety systems would fail then go back online.

Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Feb 2017
Sep 2016 41000 mi	Dealer that did Wqw57 in April failed to tighten turbo hoses, hoses cane loose and car stalled.
Feb 2017 49000 mi	Po420 code, replaced front cat Po420 code, dealer reflashed ECU

Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017
May 2015 2000 mi	The left rear view mirror came from the factory with a distortion resulting in an unclear image. The reflection in the mirror looked like a camera out of focus.

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
Feb 2015 2760 mi	numerous instances of engine light coming on, Dynamic stability, eye-sight, all disabled. several trips to get sorted. reset it, but broke the next day. Reset and waited for part, charcoal canister in fuel line.broke again, replaced sensor After the garage called Subaru tech, they finally fixed the problem. Had to do with two sensors and resetting computer. Frustrating. Don't know why safety systems (Dynamic control, eyesight) go off when sensor in fuel line does.
Jun 2015 7440 mi	Check engine light still coming on frequently. Have now replaced 2 filters, valves on both sides of engine, and most recently, after consulting with Subaru tech: wiring connectors. Very frustrating. Another trip for the engine warning system. Again it had to be reset.
Jul 2015 8440 mi	again engine light came on. Also purge valve on tank failed, almost impossible to fill up. Had flat tire just after getting off expressway. engine light was on, so dynamic stability program off. had the tire blown on highway, cld have skid. again, engine light, also purge valve fixed, and engine light system rechecked. Apparently connectors failed. This on going problem finally cleared. NO RESPONSE from Subie customer service after twice contacting them. Not happy at all!
Apr 2017 37820 mi C $10	Burned out tail lights. The dealership I took it to changed it in about 15 minutes and didn't charge me for it. They said they could do it under warranty.
Oct 2017 44640 mi C $750	70k service, but they also said I needed totally new brakes (pads and rotors). Since car comes off lease in month and a half, I just did pads. they said I was down to 2mm. I changed pads.

Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2017
Nov 2016 24700 mi	Brake switch malfunction - would not illuminate rear brake lights and caused difficulty starting. Brake switch was replaced.

Subaru Forester in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2019
Dec 2015 18000 mi	Radio failed. Dealer replaced "audio module".One trip for diagnosis and one trip for repair. Took about 10 days to get parts.No $$ amounts on service order.
Dec 2016 29000 mi	Pan was leaking CVT fluid around seal.A fresh silicone seal was implemented and leak is gone for now.

Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016 23300 mi	transmission torque converter seal leak
Mar 2016 25000 mi	Axle seal leak
Jun 2016 30000 mi	Noticed oil seepage around spark plug cover.
Feb 2018 51000 mi	Transmission was leaking, replaced entire transmission with a new one
May 2022 95000 mi	Transmission leaking. They said it was a residual leak from a previous repair, so no repair. I’m still monitoring the issue.

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017 6200 mi	Sometimes power liftgate cannot be opened by the button at the liftgate. Power reset was done.
Jan 2018 8680 mi	Oxygen Sensor failing.
Oct 2021 17360 mi C $20	Remote was not working even though after changing battery on the key fob. But it works sometimes. Not sure the root cause.

Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
Jul 2015 9500 mi	2 spots of dirt found trapped in between the front windshield glass.
Oct 2015 12000 mi	Had the windshield replaced then had to return for horrible dash rattle.

Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
Mar 2020 107 mi US $597	Wheel bearing needed replaced.
Sep 2020 110000 mi	Rear coil springs were replaced under warranty, subject of a recall. Replaced sensor harness under warranty.

Subaru Forester in Kentucky, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021 106000 mi US $1000	Multiple [transmission] leaks

Subaru Forester in California, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021 98000 mi	CVT transmission was replaced by dealer under warranty. All the dash lights went off, signaling the problem. Fortunately, this was a problem known to Subaru, which extended the warranty for the transmission to 100,000 miles, and this failure occurred before the car reached that mile marker. The transmission was jerky before. After the replacement, my MPG went up by 2 mpg.

Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017 34000 mi	Infotainment Bluetooth issues. Performed 16 software updates. Low outside temperatures caused a squeaking fan belt

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 22940 mi C $100	Reset engine light
Jun 2018 27900 mi	Alternator Abnormal output

Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017 49000 mi	wheel hub replaced.

Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016 17980 mi	Turbo engine recall Software repair spark plug mis Fire
Jun 2016 19220 mi	Engine shake excessive vibration, cleaned carbon buildup from intake valves. Shake came back within three days.
Jul 2016 19620 mi	Engine shake appears again -carbon buildup in cylinder 1&3. Removed air intake to perform more cleaning. Still intermittent shake.
Jan 2018 34100 mi	Excessive roadway noise into cabin Leak in crank case which leaked onto the exhaust and into cabin Also leak from transmission pan plug

Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016 17000 mi	Fan would only operate on highest setting (4). On setting 1-3, fan did not blow at all.

Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 29760 mi C $287	Low battery charge caused the computer/electronics to turn on the 'Check Engine' and 'Hill Assist' lights. Prior to that I had the battery/car jump started, because I had left the interior map light on for 2 weeks causing the battery to drain. I had the battery replaced - out of warranty, so I paid for it myself.

Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Jun 2014 - Sep 2020
Dec 2015 26040 mi	When the oil change was done at 40,000KM a small oil leak was found on the transmission cover and housing at the gasket joint.

Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015 9300 mi	Very slight oil seepage.
Nov 2016 16000 mi	Rear gate opener switch

Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2015 - Sep 2018
May 2017 10731 mi	pinging at times - may have gotten bad gas

Subaru Forester in Queensland, Australia May 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 16120 mi	Rear door malfunction
Dec 2016 24180 mi	Rattle in heat shield. Still present and will return car after Christmas holiday
Feb 2017 24180 mi	Exhaust system had split which was causing harsh noises in acceleration. Replacement of defective portion of exhaust has repaired identified problem

Subaru Forester in Ireland Mar 2014 - Jul 2016
Nov 2014 9540 mi	Rattle from area of B Pillar when turning. Dealer found loose screw inside plastic trim and refitted. Problem persists and return trip will be required.
Jul 2015 21160 mi	Loose fitting (screw) found inside B Post and removed.  Also Driver's side head restraint would not tilt. Found to be a problem with leather fitting too tightly. Dealer fixed.
Feb 2016 32060 mi	Front doors continually moving against seals when shut, causing alot of noise. Requested investigation and adjustment to rectify.
Jun 2016 37820 mi	Raucous rattle developed from engine when idling. Rattle lessened as engine speed increased. Loose turbo heatshield identifed as root cause. Heatshield tightened and problem fixed.

Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2018
Feb 2017 25000 mi	Warning lights would come on even though nothing triggered it (ie aggressive driving, etc). Bad [wheel speed] sensors. Replaced under warranty

Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States May 2015 - Jul 2018
Jan 2018 24000 mi	Some electrical malfunction that was causing brake lights to turn on intermittently when the brake was pressed. This caused the eyesight system to disable while driving. It was something like a capacitor or a fuse that needed to be replaced.

Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018 22500 mi	At 35,000km- factory battery failed load test. Subaru honoured warranty & replaced battery.
Jul 2021 52700 mi C $1200	I went to the Coquitlam Subaru dealership 2 days before for an oil change & asked them to o check the brakes since I heard a slight squealing noise; was told they were fine. Enroute to the ferry terminal my brakes started smoking - immediately after taking the ferry to Vancouver island I had an emergency brake replacement at the Nanimo BC dealership since I had another 2 hour drive North to go sea kayaking in a remote are. Couldn’t risk the chance of loosing my brakes completely. I’m still upset that the Coquitlam SubRu dealership didn’t take any responsibility for a false diagnosis.

Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 71000 mi US $65	Routine battery replacement

Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 82000 mi US $300	Left rear wheel bearing worn and making noise. It was replaced.

Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017 34000 mi US $20	Brake light switch under pedal was intermittently failing. This caused ABS, stability control, and hill assist lights to come on. More insidiously, the car would not shift out of park while these lights were on.

Subaru Forester in New York, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017 19000 mi	Key fob to open door was working intermittently. Dealer replaced core of key fob. After I left the dealer, the fob was still only working intermittently. Subsequent to that, I needed to replace my battery. That's a whole other story, because I would think a battery on a 2015 model that was put on the road in December 2014 should last past 2017. Nevertheless, I replaced the battery and it seems that the key fob performance is a little more consistent. Perhaps the key fob problem was related to a poor flow of power to the receiver unit. But I can't say that the fob works 100 percent of the time.
Jan 2021 42964 mi US $100	Several clamps on the exhaust system heat shields rusted out and were rattling. Dealer replaced with new ones.
Jun 2022 54000 mi US $450	Both rear wheel bearing/hub assemblies needed to be replaced. Car was vibrating and making a humming noise at highway speeds Replaced rear rotors and pads

Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2019
Dec 2015 45000 mi	The last time the dealer rotated my tires the kid doing the rotation cross threaded three lugs on one rotor. When I bought new tires, the tire dealer couldn't get the lugs off without breaking the studs. Dealer had to replace studs & lugs.
Jan 2017 59000 mi US $135	The battery would discharge when I sat listening to the radio for less than 30 minutes on the ACC mode. It also would discharge when we parked it in an air port storage lost for a two week trip. My service provider thought it might be the battery or a "vampire draw" on the electrical system. He checked the battery, it had a bad cell. I had him order a deep cycle battery for this car. It cost $135 and the shop's policy is that maintenance items are installed for free! If you live in the Holland Michigan Area go to the Christian Brothers Shop for great service.

Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2021
Jun 2017 24000 mi	Suspected leak of the sun roof was investigated. Nothing was found but the water channels were cleaned

Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017 31000 mi	Brake light switch replaced.
Jan 2020 50000 mi US $216	Rear passenger coil spring broke

Subaru Forester in Montana, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017 18000 mi	A pillar trim loose and rattles, display cowl rattle, instrument panel trim rattle
Nov 2017 19000 mi	Bluetooth intermittent failures required replacement of audio system

Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 30000 mi	Squeak - tailgate latch - greased

Subaru Forester in Utah, United States May 2014 - Nov 2019
Mar 2016 41000 mi	Fuel sensor read as having 70 miles left but vehicle ran out of gas with no low fuel warning. Subaru roadside service determined tank was completely empty. Dealer was unable to find a repairable problem with the sensor or fuel system.
Mar 2017 61000 mi US $55	Brake sensor malfunctioned and would not reliably allow the vehicle to be shifted out of park because it didn't detect your foot pushing on the pedal. Replaced by dealer, cost partially covered under warranty.
Sep 2017 71000 mi US $50	A/C selector switch failed to route air through dash vents and required replacement.

Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018 119000 mi	Transmission fluid was overheating at speeds as 77MPH. Had been going on for some time. One day a lot of lights came on. Fix was to replace a valve body on the transmission. Apparently the torque converter wasn't getting enough fluid to fully lock which caused overheating.

Subaru Forester in California, United States Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
Jun 2018 17000 mi US $150	Brake sensor malfunction locking the transmission in Park. Dealer replaced the Brake sensor under warranty.

Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 130000 mi	rear springs were broken, replaced under recall
Jun 2022 134000 mi US $60	sway bar bushings and end links

Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 36500 mi	Rips on side of leather seat (driver side)

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Oct 2021
Mar 2021 27900 mi C $4000	Total failure of the transmission. Replacement cost with labour was $13,000, I opted for a used transmission with labor for $4000.

Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Dec 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 71111 mi US $62	Cleaned out debris blocking AC condensate drain hose. Symptom was water dripping into passenger foot well when AC was running on hot days.

Subaru Forester in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2023
Nov 2022 92000 mi US $1000	Front axles

Subaru Forester in New York, United States Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022 119000 mi US $599	replaced rear wheel bearing No hi beams. Bulbs replaced.

Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2022
Jan 2022 103000 mi US $1800	Overhaul, including valve, fluid

Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States May 2014 - May 2017
Jun 2016 19000 mi	Car developed intermittent starting issues. Diagnosis was faulty brake light switch, which prohibited the keyless start button from receiving the "brakes on" signal it needed to engage and allow the car to be started.

Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018 46000 mi US $125	Rear brake pads worn down to metal. Replaced pads and rotors.

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 76260 mi C $900	All brake pad and rotors replaced due to wear
Sep 2017 83080 mi C $65	Replace rear wiper arm
Sep 2018 103540 mi C $570	Changed left rear wheel bearing

Subaru Forester in California, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2022
Jul 2019 44000 mi	Recall on brake light switch

Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
Jun 2019 59970 mi US $1200	Replaced rear pads and rotors

Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Aug 2021
Feb 2020 88000 mi US $672	replaced rear brakes
Jun 2020 90000 mi US $350	Noise and driving issues [axle]
Aug 2021 135000 mi US $450	Valve body replacement, still not enough to be road worthy. Car traded in

Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2015 6000 mi	No audio, amp was blown. Dealer ordered new amp and installed.
May 2017 26000 mi	Vehicle wouldn't start (would go into accessory mode only). Replaced Faulty Brake Light Sensor and battery.

Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2017 41500 mi US $550	Both rear wheel bearings replaced Replaced rear brake pads and rotors

Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015 12000 mi	rattling/fluttering noise coming from dash. Related to speed of car. Suggested to dealer that it may be related to speedometer cable. They could not reproduce the noise. We still have it.
Jun 2017 36000 mi	Struts for rear hatch were replaced under warranty. They were becoming very noisy and were about to fail.
Nov 2019 72000 mi US $500	Wheel bearing failing, left rear
Oct 2020 83000 mi US $25	replaced brake light burnt out bulb
Nov 2021 97000 mi US $500	wheel bearing replaced, right rear
Mar 2022 102000 mi US $1000	Transmission overhaul

Subaru Forester in California, United States May 2014 - Jan 2019
Nov 2015 16400 mi	ABS, Traction Control and Stability Control warning lights on dash.

Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - May 2015
Apr 2015 7000 mi	Air coming from vents smelled like manure, and A/C eventually stopped blowing cold air. Dealer sprayed cleaner, manure smell has faded a week later. Waited several days for compressor to come in. Compressor replaced, so far so good.
May 2015 7000 mi	Smell returned, air was still not cold. Tech used cleaning kit for A/C, checked charge in system--needed O-rings not installed when compressor installed. Put in aftermarket rings, which seem to have failed. Taking it back soon.

Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
Jan 2016 12000 mi	Oil Leak
Apr 2016 17000 mi	Faulty Brake Switch essentially shut down the computer system. Had to use a screwdriver to override the interlock.

Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2017
Jan 2016 6800 mi	Replaced brake fluid due to sponginess on brake pedal. Loose rear view mirror causing squeaky noise. Dealer tightened screws to fix.

Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016 52000 mi	Air bag sensor light came on. Dealer checked system, no problem found. Reset light
Mar 2017 69000 mi	Lug bolt replaced
Sep 2017 88000 mi	Bluetooth quit working. Radio unit was replaced

Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016 7000 mi	There's a loud chirp sound from the front of car when transmission goes into reverse and brakes still applied. Dealer far away. I will visit Dealer when more things go wrong to make that trip more worthwhile.
Jun 2016 9000 mi	USB port in center storage comartment does not work.
Nov 2017 21000 mi	ABS, Traction and Stability Control lights illuminated on dash after starting. Drove home, shut engine off. Engine wouldn't start with normal brake pedal pressure for green light on starter button to illuminate. Had to press extremely hard on brake pedal to allow starting. Warnings lights stayed off. No reoccurrence. Front Drive-line still chirps when put into reverse on first start on the day using OEM tires. Does not do this when winter studded tires are installed on a seasonal basis. Go back to OEM tires in spring, chirp returns.
Feb 2018 22000 mi	No start condition. Had to put system in 'acc' mode (press start button once with foot off brake). Once in 'acc' status, foot on brake, press/hold start button for up to 15 seconds and engine finally started per owners manual. This no start condition happens randomly.
Jun 2018 25484 mi	Brake Switch was bad causing ABS, Traction Control and Hill Assist lights to be on. Also caused no start situations with start button and could not shift trans out of Park.
Jun 2022 63000 mi	Air cold but never comes out of vents very well even with fan on high since brand new. Electronic gremlins. Sometimes the hatch button works, sometimes not. This is both on hatchback switch and button on instrument cluster. Key fob always works to lift hatch. Another gremlin is door doesn't always unlock when you touch door handle (keyless entry). Nothing wrong with fob battery and fob in pocket. Have to use fob to unlock door and shouldn't be that way. USB never worked since new so never use it! Bluetooth works great with Android phone, but sound cuts in and out using an iPhone. Electronics in general on this Subaru is garbage. Last Subaru we'll buy.

Subaru Forester in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016 32000 mi	Entire transmission replaced under warranty due to a failing bearing.

Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2018
Oct 2016 16500 mi	TPMS light wouldn't go out. Bad sensor

Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 23000 mi	Diode for heater/AC fan went out. Repaired under warranty.
Feb 2018 62000 mi US $1400	Front strut tops worn or damaged. New struts installed.
Apr 2018 64000 mi US $1400	Rt front axle, CV joint clicking
May 2018 68000 mi US $800	New brakes

Subaru Forester in Kansas, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2018
Sep 2016 37000 mi	Trans went into "neutral" while on hwy. Coasted to stop, engine wouldn't start. Shop foreman said, "probably a leaf got into intake and messed with mas flow sensor. They have seen this happen before."!!! Unbelievable.
Feb 2018 59000 mi US $69	Suddenly started using oil. Dealer replaced PCV valve, problem cured.

Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2017
Feb 2017 8700 mi	Battery died within 18 months of purchase. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2022
Jun 2016 24000 mi	Hatch release not working - hatch couldn't be opened
Aug 2017 41000 mi	Alternator mounting bracket caused alternator to briefly run backwards when starting engine causing traction control to turn off and warning light to stay on. Dealer immediately replaced the entire assembly including the alternator under extended warranty.
Oct 2017 42000 mi	Rear wheel bearing failing - dealer replaced under warranty

Subaru Forester in Delaware, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
Jan 2017 49800 mi	This vehicle is currently experiencing the high oil consumption common with previous years.

Subaru Forester in Idaho, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2019
May 2017 36000 mi	oil/water sensor defective, leading to CEL. Replaced.

Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 17000 mi	Bluetooth sync problems.

Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
Mar 2016 17000 mi	Cover over center info screen rattles like crazy. They heard it on a test drive but couldn't find the cause. They finally ordered a new cover to see if that is the cause. At present, it is still not corrected.
Sep 2016 22000 mi	Vibration rattle coming from the info message area of the dash. Dealer replaced part, but rattle still continues. Goes away in warm weather.
Nov 2016 27000 mi	rattle in dash. still not fixed. only happens when it is cold outside
Oct 2017 40000 mi	Apple did an update to the iPhone and now the bluetooth is working!
Feb 2018 44000 mi	Very loud vibrating noise when moving. It stopped when I got to the dealership.
Mar 2018 44000 mi	Rear deck would not open with touch pad. Dealership reprogrammed the lift gate

Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
Sep 2016 20000 mi	brake light replacement

Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2019
Jan 2016 41500 mi	Had the radio head unit replaced due to ongoing issues related to bluetooth and phone performance. The system frequently dropped calls, no incoming or outgoing voice during the call and locked up occasionally.
Aug 2018 70000 mi US $95	HID low beam bulb replacement

Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States May 2016 - Jul 2018
Jun 2016 23000 mi US $120	Radio ordered, needs to be replaced, Bluetooth does not work
Apr 2017 34775 mi US $250	Brake rotor(s) resurfaced Brakes checked Rear brakes replaced
Sep 2017 39985 mi US $80	Battery Replaced

Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 5000 mi US $135	Replaced the battery.
Jul 2017 17000 mi	Replaced alternator and tensioner; under warranty.

Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 7000 mi	Defective battery replaced under warranty
Mar 2019 9700 mi US $800	Replace power rear gate motor
Jun 2022 13000 mi US $275	Repair leak in windshield washer hose underneath cowl

Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2016 15700 mi	bluetooth disconnects repeadly
Sep 2016 20000 mi	Bluetooth disconnection problem.

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jan 2022
Apr 2017 27 mi C $272	Went in for scheduled service. Was tod less than 1mm left on rear pads. Decided to replace both.

Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022 68000 mi US $200	Both rear wheel bearings became loud - replaced both rear wheel wheel/hub assemblies.

Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2022
May 2015 11000 mi	Excessive oil consumption, 1 qt every 1800 miles. Had the oil consumption test performed, Subaru determined consumption WAS excessive, and will try to repair. Taking the Forester in today for repairs. Will report results when I have details.
Jun 2015 11000 mi	Subaru confirmed the "oil consumption problem". Had piston rings and stack replaced. Will go back in to check oil consumption after 1200 miles to see if problem corrected. After repair, my gas mileage IMPROVED 5mpg .

Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jan 2021 - Aug 2023
Apr 2021 81000 mi US $15	Neutral switch wire was chewed in half by a rat. Wire would occasionally short against the transmission and cause the engine to die at idle. Cruise control stopped working. Spliced wire to repair.
Jun 2022 121000 mi US $250	Clockspring broke resulting in no horn when button pressed on steering wheel. Worked when alarm activated. All other steering wheel buttons functional.
Sep 2022 128000 mi US $62	HVAC blower motor beginning to fail. Erratic fan speed output (surging) especially when hot outside and on high fan speed setting. Replaced blower motor. Ordered blower motor resistor but did not replace. Blower motor replacement fixed the issue.
May 2023 137000 mi US $20	A/C recharged. Very slow leak. Keeping an eye on it.

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jul 2020 93000 mi C $450	Clutch pedal went to the floor. Needed new master and secondary cylinders and hoses. Clutch pedal went to the floor. Needed new master and secondary cylinders and hoses.

Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016 19700 mi	Driver side window regulator

Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Aug 2014 - May 2020
Oct 2014 3000 mi US $80	"Low oil level" warning light came on three times while odometer was still under 2000 miles. Took the car in for an oil change in order to more precisely monitor oil use over the next 1200 miles.
Jan 2016 27300 mi	The car light indicating low oil levels began at 2,000 miles. It has continued intermittently since. The car (currently at the dealership). Oil use tests indicate it will need a new engine block, sensor, and have the computer re-set. Unreal
Sep 2017 38500 mi US $125	Replaced dysfunctional brake light switch. It didn’t effect the drivability of the car at all. I only knew there was a problem because it tripped three different warning lights.

Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
Sep 2016 27000 mi	Bluetooth connectivity trouble. BT would intermittently disconnect from my phone during the middle of a phone call, and say BT Not Available on screen. Dealer replaced radio under warranty
Oct 2016 28200 mi	SRS Sensor. Passenger Airbag would be off when sensor came on, despite adult in seat. At first was intermittent, and code was not stored. Drove to dealership with it on, and they diagnosed it as faulty sensor in seat. Replacing seat/sensor
Jan 2017 34800 mi	Power cuts to engine intermittently when fuel gauge reads 1/4 or less. Suspect bad fuel sending unit, despite there still being fuel in tank. Towed to dealership and replaced under warranty
Mar 2017 38000 mi	Vehicle died again while driving down the highway. Gas tank had just under 1/4 left (2 bars). Would not restart. Towed to local dealer. Vehicle started for them when they went to bring it into shop next business day. Conducted extended road tests, and diagnostic tests were inconclusive. This has happened several times now.

Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2017
Nov 2016 23400 mi	ABS, traction control, and hill descent control lights were on. Dealer pulled codes and replaced bare light switch under warranty.

Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Sep 2016 - Jan 2019
Apr 2018 40300 mi	C Service destroyed fuel/air (F/A) sensor. Has been on backorder from Japan for over a month. Waiting...

Subaru Forester in Luxembourg Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017 31000 mi	replace the turbo which was operating well but abnormally noisy

Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2020
Aug 2017 33000 mi US $1	Blower replaced Window motor replaced