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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 206 repairs.
2015 Subaru Forester transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 16 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
| 106000 mi US $1000 |
Multiple [transmission] leaks |
| 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. |
| 23300 mi | transmission torque converter seal leak |
| 25000 mi | Axle seal leak |
| 51000 mi | Transmission was leaking, replaced entire transmission with a new one |
| 95000 mi | Transmission leaking. They said it was a residual leak from a previous repair, so no repair. I’m still monitoring the issue. |
| 29000 mi | Pan was leaking CVT fluid around seal.A fresh silicone seal was implemented and leak is gone for now. |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 9300 mi | Very slight oil seepage. |
| 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. |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| 102000 mi US $1000 |
Transmission overhaul |
| 103000 mi US $1800 |
Overhaul, including valve, fluid |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 32000 mi | Entire transmission replaced under warranty due to a failing bearing. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 21000 mi | 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. |
| 64000 mi US $1400 |
Rt front axle, CV joint clicking |
| 90000 mi US $350 |
Noise and driving issues [axle] |
| 135000 mi US $450 |
Valve body replacement, still not enough to be road worthy. Car traded in |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 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. |
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