SubaruForester2012
  1. Subaru Forester
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  3. 2012
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2012 Subaru Forester Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

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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

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 25, 2018 · 107,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Engine seized during straight road, uphill ascent. Oil light blinked twice quickly then went solid and then immediately lost power at 60mph on freeway. No previous issues with engine. I was in far left lane with no emergency parking so i navigated to the far right emergency shoulder and stopped. Car required tow truck to shop.

    ODI 11192998

  • December 23, 2016 · 65,235 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost all power without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor and battery failed. There was also too much fuel in the system. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…

    ODI 10938488

  • November 25, 2012 · 1,900 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    During cold weather starts, the vehicle cabin smells strongly of raw fuel, as if there was a fuel leak. The smell persists until the engine has reached its normal operating temperature. Loose fuel lines have been reported in previous model year foresters, and rare instances of this occurring in current generation foresters (09-13). *tr

    ODI 10486638

  • January 8, 2012 · 3,330 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While coming to a stop, the vehicle made an intermittent clunking sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle had a lot of electrical issues. While driving 5 mph, all the electrical components in the instrument panel failed and a whining noise was heard. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing fuel issues. When the…

    ODI 10824963