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2015 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

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2015 Subaru Forester body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD

9500 mi 2 spots of dirt found trapped in between the front windshield glass. 
12000 mi Had the windshield replaced then had to return for horrible dash rattle. 
34100 mi

C $150
Excessive roadway noise into cabin 

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2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 145hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

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. 
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. 
32060 mi Front doors continually moving against seals when shut, causing alot of noise. Requested investigation and adjustment to rectify. 

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2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD

30000 mi Squeak - tailgate latch - greased 
16800 mi Loose rear view mirror causing squeaky noise. Dealer tightened screws to fix. 
18000 mi A pillar trim loose and rattles, display cowl rattle, instrument panel trim rattle 
24000 mi Suspected leak of the sun roof was investigated. Nothing was found but the water channels were cleaned 
36500 mi Rips on side of leather seat (driver side) 
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. 
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. 
27000 mi rattle in dash. still not fixed. only happens when it is cold outside 
44000 mi Very loud vibrating noise when moving. It stopped when I got to the dealership. 
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. 

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2015 Subaru Forester Body Problems

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