2010 Subaru Forester Power Train Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Transmission oil cooling piping rusted through causing significant loss of transmission fluid within minutes resulting in a tow to the service garage. This is a known issue to subaru as they issued a technical service bulletin - sb-10[redacted] - on sept. 2, 2014 (#16-92-14). Fortunately, this happened within about 5 minutes of my home while driving <25 mph and i saw the puddle in my driveway and a stream of fluid…
ODI 11130754
Power Train
On november 2nd i started my car and began pulling out of my driveway when my car stalled out, as if i had stalled a manual. The brake locked up and the car was still on but wouldn't move. I turned the car off and turned it back on and it started working fine so i drove it back to my house. My dad said it probably happened because it was cold out and i didn't let my car warm up enough. I let it warm up for about 30…
ODI 11043344
Power Train
2010 subaru forrester. Consumer writes in regards to subaru of america failing to properly diagnosing vehicle issues. *ld the consumer stated the transmission lines needed to be repaired. The failure persisted. The vehicle stalled after reaching 40mph. All of the warning lights illuminated. The transmission needed to be repaired. The consumer requested to reimbursed. *js
ODI 11041232
Power Train
Transmission lines rust out prematurely, resulting in major loss of transmission fluid.
ODI 10943944
Power Train
Check engine light, cruise control light and oil light came on 10 miles outside of my destination to baltimore,md (65 mile from home to destination) had vehicle towed to a dealership. I was informed that my trans cooler line had rusted out and needed to be replaced.($707.86). Picked up vehicle on 9/15/[redacted] approximately 10 miles and issues reoccurred and i returned the car back to the dealership, where they…
ODI 10764541
Power Train
When driving out of a parking lot at a low speed, the transmission cooler line split, causing the car to lose driving capability. I drove at low speeds until i could stop in a safe place. *tr
ODI 10544147