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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%)
Chart based on 206 repairs.
2015 Subaru Forester engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (90%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 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. |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 8680 mi | Oxygen Sensor failing. |
| 30000 mi | Noticed oil seepage around spark plug cover. |
| 22940 mi C $100 |
Reset engine light |
| 17980 mi | Turbo engine recall Software repair spark plug mis Fire |
| 19220 mi | Engine shake excessive vibration, cleaned carbon buildup from intake valves. Shake came back within three days. |
| 19620 mi | Engine shake appears again -carbon buildup in cylinder 1&3. Removed air intake to perform more cleaning. Still intermittent shake. |
| 34100 mi | Leak in crank case which leaked onto the exhaust and into cabin Also leak from transmission pan plug |
| 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). |
| 1000 mi | Dash lights returned following 2nd repair. This time dealer replaced ECM computer. Solution is so far successful after 1 week. |
| 41000 mi | Dealer that did Wqw57 in April failed to tighten turbo hoses, hoses cane loose and car stalled. |
| 49000 mi | Po420 code, replaced front cat Po420 code, dealer reflashed ECU |
| 85560 mi C $100 |
Rough idling. Check engine light kept coming on then off. Sometimes several safety systems would fail then go back online. |
| 34000 mi | Low outside temperatures caused a squeaking fan belt |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 19000 mi | Dealer noticed cracked exhaust hanger bracket. Replaced under warranty. |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 10731 mi | pinging at times - may have gotten bad gas |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 145hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 24180 mi | Rattle in heat shield. Still present and will return car after Christmas holiday |
| 24180 mi | Exhaust system had split which was causing harsh noises in acceleration. Replacement of defective portion of exhaust has repaired identified problem |
| 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. |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| 59000 mi US $69 |
Suddenly started using oil. Dealer replaced PCV valve, problem cured. |
| 36000 mi | oil/water sensor defective, leading to CEL. Replaced. |
| This vehicle is currently experiencing the high oil consumption common with previous years. |
| 42964 mi US $100 |
Several clamps on the exhaust system heat shields rusted out and were rattling. Dealer replaced with new ones. |
| 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. |
| 12000 mi | Oil Leak |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 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. |
| 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 . |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 40300 mi | C Service destroyed fuel/air (F/A) sensor. Has been on backorder from Japan for over a month. Waiting... |
| 31000 mi | replace the turbo which was operating well but abnormally noisy |
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