| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2016 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (5%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- 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 62 repairs.
2016 Subaru Forester electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (86%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 1860 mi | Voice entry on address entry for nav system didn't work. Doesn't reconcile any address I speak to it. |
| 12 volt outlet repaired at dealership. |
2016 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| 20000 mi | Alternator Replaced |
| 26000 mi | Blower fan resistor |
| 26390 mi US $191 |
Replaced dead battery with Interstate MT35 60 Month battery. |
| 28465 mi US $3 |
Replaced passenger rear stop light bulb Phillips # 7443 @ $2.50. |
| 34000 mi | Transmission/parking brake interlock failed preventing removal of ignition key. Was not covered under warranty at time of incident but was later reimbursed by Subaru. |
| 19000 mi | Replaced TPMS sensor under warranty. |
| 8000 mi | Problem with rear car gate auto mechanism, caused short, ran down battery, called AAA who replaced battery. Went to dealer to check out car after failing to understand how rear gate system worked. |
| 22000 mi | Replaced display and electronics displaying backup camera and sound system.. |
| 3000 mi | Software update required on the BCM. |
| 17000 mi | Car was parked for 2 hours, battery was dead. Jump stated and car ran fine. Unsure if we need a new battry or what caused it, will be investigating further.e |
| 13000 mi US $40 |
Battery went dead. Power lift gate Information system update |
| 15000 mi | Power lift gate kept jamming and programming gets locked up. |
| 21500 mi | Car would not start. Interior lights came on but would not start. Car towed to dealer. Replaced battery. |
| 33000 mi | Dashboard warning lights for Eyesight, lift assist, and check engine came on. Code check resulted in technical bulletin issue previously issued in August/2016. Alternator needed to be ordered. |
| 8300 mi | Rear hatch opening problems. |
| 11200 mi | Rear hatch locks up sometimes. |
| 17000 mi | Rear Hatch jams, sticks, fails to work at times. Nothing was done to fix it--It is a design defect of this car. |
| 17000 mi | Rear hatch still not working reliably (same as since day #1 new). Also cruise control & eyesight have quit both at the same time randomly. |
| 18000 mi | Rear Hatch does not function at times. Still they are unable to fix. THIS IOSM A DESIGN ISSUE WITH THIS CAR AND WILL NEVER BE FIXED. |
| 27000 mi US $82 |
Even though the car was under 36 month 36 thousand mIle warranty, I replaced the battery myself. Subaru would have required the car being towed in to a dealer, and the car being left over the weekend util they could work on it the following week. We needed the car to go to work. Real shame they would not replace the battery over the counter-I TRIED. |
| 16000 mi | Battery needed replaced |
2016 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 9000 mi | blower resistor failed so no air from a/c vents on 1,2,3 but air on 4 which supplies a full 12v to blower motor |
| 24000 mi | blower resistor failed again so no air from a/c vents. settings 1 through 4 did not work |
2016 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 62000 mi $350 |
The air conditioning gas keeps leaking. |
| 63860 mi | The A/C gas keeps leaking leading to reduced or no cooling in a few weeks. |
| 70680 mi $35 |
Entire Flushing of Air Conditioning system and replenishment of Compressor oil plus the recharge. |
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