2009 Subaru Forester Power Train Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
We has the car for 10 years. Car has 114k miles and transmission failed. We spent 5 k on the car for leaking gaskets and such. Had car inspected and they reassured me my car is good to go and will last for a long time. Thats not the case.
ODI 11206103
Power Train
Was driving about 20 mph on a [redacted] when an approaching vehicle's driver got my attention and said my car was on fire. I found a place to safely pull off the road and directed my spouse to quickly get out, move away from our car and call 911. There was smoke coming from under the hood so i opened it carefully and saw a wall of flame, just above the catalytic converter, and approximately the width of the…
Fire reported
ODI 11162616
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Car was shaking during accleration, street n highway, esp low gears, less after getting up to ~50 mph. Cv boot leaking. Replaced axle. Car still shaking with acceleration. Mgt have to try replacing other frt axle. Only 82000. Just had to replace transmission also! I don't know what system that calls under ...transmission went about 81000, june ~8th . I had couple incidences of car not accelerating when pressing…
ODI 10925600
Power Train
Transmission fluid leaking. Transmission cooling lines have leaks along weld seams. Weld seams have severe corrosion.
ODI 10889066
Power Train
My subaru forester was recently in the shop for normal service. The technician advised i needed a new driveshaft center support bearing. Upon checking for the part(a $20 part) he was advised subaru will not sell the part without replacing the entire drive shaft(@$700). There is nothing wrong with the drive shaft. Every dealer and auto parts store gives the same response hen i ask for the bearing. Is this some sort…
ODI 10852681
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was driving to work, and the car wouldn't accelerate, it also handled roughly. The check engine light, cruise control light was flashing, along with vehicle dynamics control warning light. I had my car towed, as it wasn't drivable. My local garage repaired my car, i received 4 new spark plugs, and an air filter. 9 days later the check engine light came on, as well as the cruise control light, and the vehicle…
ODI 10485863
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, a vibration harmonic buzz was heard from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The technician stated the heat shield needed to be repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time for the same failure and same repairs were done. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10487287
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
For some odd reason on monday, april 23 my check engine light came on, my awd indicator, and the cruise control light started flashing all at once. I came into work and googled the above items along with my make and model of the car...much to my surprise multiple links, items, and threads appeared. So i read most of them and this appears to be a systemic problem with subaru's throughout the united states and canada.…
ODI 10456563
Power Train
Fails to function in drive when parked overnite and the outside temperature is below 40 degrees. After a warm up period the drive gear engages and the car is drivable except for a clunking and slippage of the transmission, also reverse appears ok until you place the car in drive and you a rattling clunk. The transmission rpm goes into the red zone at times while driving the car . *tr
ODI 10440629
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving east on ardsley rd. In scarsdale ny, my vehicle accelerated by itself. At the time i was starting to go downhill, curving right with a "jersey barrier" in the center of the roadway. I tried to go around the vehicle directly in front of me but my right rear sideswiped his left rear. It continued to accelerate around a right curve (downhill). I could not stop. I struck an s.u.v. Just starting to move with…
Crash reported
ODI 10308409
Power Train
Unexplained engine acceleration. Started vehicle in a parked position, was preparing to pull out, engine suddenly accelerated to top rpm and was surging. Still in neutral, wheels turned slightly to left. Could find nothing that may have caused this, placed foot on brake upon hearing the engine acceleration, floor mats were in proper position, etc. Shut engine off, restarted and things returned to normal. Still…
ODI 10278028