2015 Subaru Forester Power Train Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission issue · 4 records
- several times · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car stalled while driving, with no lights lit up on the dashboard. Happened twice, once at 5 mph and again at 25 mph. The two times it happened were about three minutes apart this morning. Then i drove three hours on the highway without a repeat of the issue. When it stalled, it felt like the wheels and engine became disconnected from the gas pedal. No engine revving was audible. It did not completely stop, but…
ODI 11280656
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Two times, while driving on the highway at about 65 mph, my car lost the ability to accelerate. It was as though the car slipped into neutral. I pushed the accelerator pedal and the rpm's would increase, but the car wouldn't accelerate. It simply slowed down. Both times the highway was empty enough that i was able to drift into the shoulder. Once i pulled over, i turned off the car and waited a few minutes. When i…
ODI 11299582
Power Train
While driving my wife noticed a loss of power to the car on her way to work and luckily didn't get rear ended but after a bit the car drove normally. About two weeks later driving on the highway the car started to rattle at normal highway speeds but only while car veered left and not on normal city speeds. Took the car in and was told that the transmission is the issue and has to be replaced which i have no choice…
ODI 11265825
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
Takara recall wue-90 safety issue with grand forks nd subaru has unreasonable two week wait time to replace brake lamp switch failure and rendering consumer at unreasonable safety risk or unusable car. Car locks in park or abs lights and hill start electrical malfunctions during driving unpredictably. Car was serviced for exact same safety issue previously (7/22/2016 : service dept stated "found brake lamp switch…
ODI 11208168
Power Train
My car dash lights, hill assist and engine light, remote not functioning. Thought it was the brake switch recall. The code read a secondary pressure code. Not covered for repair, 132,000 miles. Other cars failed early, 50 to 90 thousand mile. Appears to be an issue, even with the extended warranty. Not reliable, 45 years never lost a transmission, and at the tune $7000.00 to repair.
ODI 11207098
Power Train
Vehicle won't start unless gearshift lever is moved forward while already in the park position - with just hand pressure on the handle.
ODI 11206952
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
When using light acceleration such as in a parking lot or at a red light or stop sign to start going the vehicle bucks forward it will literally make you jerk back in the seat. Also while pulling onto a street it jerks forward but has hesitation which isnt to safe if you ask me when trying to get out on the road if cars are coming...
ODI 11187190
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Excessive oil loss, 1 qt per 3,000 miles. Started around 90,000 miles. Mileage now 129,000 miles. At 129,000 miles, major engine and transmission issue. Found oil in coolant. At oil temperature light flashing. Evaluating cost of repair this week of feb 12 2019. At 126,000 miles, both front axles were replaced. Heard clicking at 125,000 miles. At 100,000 miles, upper and lower front suspension arms replaced.
ODI 11176023
Power Train
About 2 weeks ago my car did some bucking and shuddering and the transmission light came on when taking off from a stopped position so i took it into the dealership and they said it needed new transmission that's gonna cost $9000 my vehicle does have a 150000 miles on it but it's never been off road and all the miles on it have been highway miles driving on the interstate not city stop and go
ODI 11165267
Power Train
Noticed a clicking sound when turning right. Took it to subaru and they replaced the right front axle in december 2018. Almost a year later, i noticed a clicking sound when turning left. Took it to a different mechanic and they replaced the left front axle. There was never anything leaking from my car. It is my understanding that axles typically last the lifetime of your vehicle.
ODI 11301917
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car has jerky acceleration with hesitation, momentary power loss when accelerating from stop or at low speed.
ODI 11150717
Power Train
Car hesitates when starting to move. Have had near misses because of the delay in moving out for a turn onto another street. Car just sits there for 2 - 3 seconds. Not a long delay but critical in city driving. Problem is ongoing. Car has 98000 miles. It has a cvt transmission.
ODI 11132733
Power Train
Sudden onset of rubbing noise from left front wheel, worse when turning to right, varied directly with speed. Inspection by subaru confirmed bad wheel bearing.
ODI 11120943
Engine · Power Train
When driving at speed and constant acceleration the car will jerk and the rpms appear to bounce up and down. Last weekend when merging onto the highway the car did not accelerate normally. The rpms spiked, but there was limited acceleration/response. This happened several times before and their seems to be no way to predict when this will happen.
ODI 11115477
Power Train
My vehicle has been exhibiting a low rpm when vehicle comes to a complete stop(ie red light or stop sign) and the vehicle shudders and almost stalls, and once actually stalling. The vehicle has been to the dealership several times for service for this issues. I have received information in the mail from soa in july 2017 concerning this issue and other know issues with the the cvt transmission equipped in the vehicle…
ODI 11114170
Power Train
Vehicle in motion from a stop on city streets is experiencing hesitation, slippage, faulty acceleration from 0-25 mph. Afraid of making a left turn across traffic and a possible stall. Problem is exaggerated on any grade of incline. Called service company who said it sounds like a transmission issue that may be covered by a recent transmission recall. It appears my model is not included in the recall even though…
ODI 11114057
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I bought the car a month ago around march 10,2018 from glanzmann subaru. After 2 weeks of driving, the car was shaking and had trouble accelerating intermittently when at stop signs or at low speeds. After words i noticed when the car is around 80 mph, sometimes the rpms go up but there is no torque. I was told to drop the car off at the service station which i did and after 4 days got the car back but they said…
ODI 11085048
Power Train
November 28, 2017 ' a subaru transmission warranty extension has been issued for 2010-2015 legacy and outback, 2012-2015 impreza, 2013-2015 crosstrek, 2014-2015 crosstrek hybrid, 2014-2015 forester and 2015 wrx vehicles, all equipped with continuously variable transmissions (cvts) due to consumer complaints. I bought my car used in september 2017. I was never informed that there were potential problems with…
ODI 11085039
Power Train
When shifting into drive form reverse or park the cvt transmission can take approx. 3 seconds to engage and for the car to start moving. This is an extremely long time when you are backing into a space or backing from a driveway onto a busy road. The service advisor said this is "normal" on a subaru cvt transmission. I insisted that the subaru service dept. Check my car and verify. This in case of an accident, i…
ODI 11051419
Engine · Power Train
The vehicles stutters when accelerating. The issue will go for a few days to a few weeks then disappear and return a few weeks later. Have tried changing to sport and sport + modes and also using the paddle shifters and none of them had any change in the stuttering. The car has 25,000 miles on it and the issue has been happening since about 10k miles. When i brought the vehicle in for a recall it was functioning…
ODI 11021819
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine hesitates on acceleration, especially from a dead stop, leaving me stuck in the oncoming lane for several seconds. This is a recurring problem and is very dangerous! It?s virtually impossible to accelerate without feeling hesitation and surging. It feels like the car is very slow to go into gear and then lunges to catch up. This happens in all weather and all driving conditions, it happens every day. Very…
ODI 11016142
Power Train
Transmission was replaced 5-22-17 under extended warranty. Assured that the vehicle was in working order we drove up to mammoth lakes ca that friday (5-26-17). 2 hours into the drive, just inside the mojave desert, we experienced a abrupt stalling/lunging sensation. Letting off the gas for a moment, i then gave the car a bit more gas and experienced the same sensation again. I pulled over to the shoulder and smelt a…
ODI 10992367
Power Train
While driving at 65mph the left wheel bounces and my engine rpm increase, the steering wheel vibrates as well as the front end. This happens while driving a road which curves to the right. It makes the car difficult to control. It sounds like the cv joint on the left front it makes grinding or pulsing sound. This only happens at highway speed. I recently had a front end alignment and the car does stop straight with…
ODI 10981572
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. While parking the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal at 5 mph, the vehicle surged and lurched forward. As a result, a crash occurred with several other vehicles. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Crash reported
ODI 10915747
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving with eyesight enabled at 75mph in heavy traffic on loop 202 freeway at approximately 2:30pm local time. Weather was sunny and dry, approximately 97 degrees. Nearly resulting in a crash. Feet were not on any pedal. Vehicle suddenly lost power and revd to redline as if the car was in neutral, engine then shut off. Instrument cluster showed every warning light illuminated. Eyesight display showed a vehicle…
ODI 10914934