2015 Subaru Forester Engine Problems
- 77
- 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 77 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- lost power · 9 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- warning lights · 6 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- happened twice · 5 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 31 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My 2015 subaru forester xt was taken to an authorized subaru dealership numerous visits to the for an issue in which the cars engine lights and warnings would display, violently shake, shudder and lose power while at highway speed. Am authorized subaru mechanic was able to replicate the issue, they did an ecm computer update...unfortunately, the problems did not go away after the update. I re-visited the dealership…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10936319
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Most recent near-miss fatal incident happened on nov.6, 2016 driving on a highway at the speed of about 65- 68 miles , car suddenly died, and stopped completely without any warning signs and warning lights, it felt like car suddenly lost the power and completely stopped. When tried to re-start immediately, car didn't start. After a few minutes, car started. Total driving distance on the highway before this incident…
ODI 10925499
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
Engine
On two different occasions, my car stalled while driving on the highway. The engine stopped running and i had to coast to the side of the road. After the first stall, the engine restarted on the first attempt to restart it. When this happened the second time (about 3 months later), it took several attempts to start the car before the engine would turn over. The first time was on sept. 17, 2016 and then again on oct.…
ODI 10919048
Body · Engine
While parking and apply the brakes the car suddenly accelerated. My wife was parking the car and while pulling into the parking stall she applied the brakes and the car suddenly accelerated and rammed into a steel cable that separated the parking stalls.
Crash reported
ODI 10905761
Engine
2015 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle excessive oil consumption. *smd the consumer stated that the vehicle consumes 16 ounces of oil in 50000. The manufacturer was notified and stated the vehicle was operating as designed, but did offer a rebate to cover additional charges. The consumer declined. *js
ODI 10965628
Engine
While driving 75-80 mph on the interstate, i lost the ability to accelerate. Luckily i was able to change lanes ( i was in the middle lane when i lost power) and pull over. All the lights were on (check engine, at oil temp, battery,ect) and what i was able to stop the car, it stalled. Every time i tried to start it again, it would stall. After about 10 minutes, i was able to get it started. The dealership says…
ODI 10898057
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle misfired and hesitated. In addition, all the warning lights illuminated. After consulting with a mechanic it was determined that the failure was caused by a faulty emissions control system to the turbo charged engines. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10897051
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Our 2015 forester turbo has 15,00 miles on it. We have had it to the dealer 4 times now asking them to find out why it is loosing power in times of need. The dealers from 2 different locations have said they were unable to duplicate the issue. We are going to take it back this week, it happened again today on the highway at 60 mph. Engine feels like it shuts off, cars traveling along side and behind had to skid the…
ODI 10891818
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that she had to apply a quart of oil every 1,500-2,000 miles before her next scheduled oil change. An oil consumption test was performed and the vehicle failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact of manufacturer recall number: tsb0215714r; however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer offered to pay half of the…
ODI 11252297
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle surges when trying to lightly accelerate in hot weather. Rpms begin to drop, car bucks back and forth until more throttle is given, then car lurches forward. There seem to be tsbs out to alleviate the issue, but they feel like a bandaid repair and just mask it. Now instead of bucking back and forth, the vehicle just accelerates very lightly. Throttle is very unresponsive. The inconsistent throttle response…
ODI 10894948
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. While driving approximately 70 mph, the instrument panel illuminated and the engine failed. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure the approximate failure mileage was 27,000. The vin was not available. Updated 02/16/17*lj…
ODI 10923971
Engine · Power Train · Steering
What has been happening is i will be driving down the road (does not matter how fast i am going) and all of a sudden all the lights come on and i lose acceleration and control of vehicle. Each time it has been towed to subaru they cannot recreate the problem so it cannot be fixed. This last time i was on a very busy road going about 55 mph and all of a sudden again my check engine lights etc came on and i lost…
ODI 10874333
Engine
This is a follow-up on 12/05/15 (nhstsa id 10808561) - problem on check engine oil around 1,500 miles before the next scheduled oil change. Reported to subaru and did an oil consumption study, basically bringing the car to a subaru dealer at 1,200 miles after an oil change. Asked the technician at dealer what they did. I was told they just looked at the oil dip stick level - how very scientific. So, he said…
ODI 10877056
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Occasionally stalls when accelerating (usually to get on freeway or speed up drastically while on freeway). Doesnt completely lose power, only occurs for about 1-4 seconds but during that time car does not speed up even when pressing gas (actually acts as if foot was taken off gas), and makes a clicking noise. Has happened ever since purchasing car new, and mentioned at every service but they can never recreate the…
ODI 11112756
Engine
I've noticed i run extremely low on oil at about 1,500 miles before my scheduled oil change. I've been adding a quart at every 5,000 as to not run dry and damage the engine. I mostly drive highway miles and starting having this issue at 30,000 miles.
ODI 10820863
Engine
The current mileage of my car is 45,751. I faithfully follow all maintenance schedule, particularly, oil changes. On two occasions now, my oil light has come on, the last one 2,000 miles before the next oil change. When i questioned the subaru dealership service guy about this, he said, well, i need to have oil changes at 5,000k instead of the recommended 6000k. He said 6000k is for ideal driving condition -…
ODI 10808561
Engine
Around 14000, engine oil light was on. I brought the car to subaru dealer. The service advisor said it was because appox. One quart oil left. He said he will do the engine oil consumption test for me. The technician filled the engine oil in normal level. After appox. 1000 miles, i brought back to dealer fo measuring engine oil level.they found one quart oil burnout. The advisor said it was normal oil consumption…
ODI 10779525
Engine · Power Train
Engine hesitates on acceleration, especially when making left turns from a dead stop, leaving me stuck in the oncoming lane for several seconds. This is a recurring problem and is very dangerous! Service manager says it's due to applying brake and gas at the same time while waiting for oncoming cars to clear, but it happens even when i'm careful not to do that. Nearly been hit several times. It's virtually…
ODI 11003774
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While finalizing parking within a parking lot space at very low speed (last 2 feet) with foot on brake, the engine suddenly revved and the car accelerated without warning and struck the parked car on the opposite parking space. Both cars sustained moderate front-end damage. The other car was able to be driven away but ours had front fender parts pushed into the front drivers tire and had to be towed away to the…
Crash reported
ODI 10849994
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I'm having an issue with my 2015 forester 2.5i cvt that has nearly caused accidents, but when i took it in for service today i was dismissed without being helped. My car has about 24,700 miles on it, so it's thoroughly broken in and i'm used to the way the cvt works. In the past month or so, i've noticed bucking, shuddering, and power loss during initial acceleration from a stop. Sometimes this is just a little…
ODI 10750259
Engine
Strong coolant smell since bought car new, occurs in upper right front passenger door area after engine has been running and occurs right after when engine is turned off and door is opened; dealer has not been able to resolve - independent mechanic is thinking it is transmission transfer case. Passengers and driver exposed to coolant smell on a continual basis.
ODI 10863249
Engine
I was driving vehicle at normal rate of speed on city street when suddenly there was a sensation/sound of gravel and then i could no longer accelerate. The car died and i had to pull over to the side of the road. The lights and sensors were all functioning, but the car would not start. Had oil change done at 6000 miles with synthetic oil as recommended. Dealer says engine is blown. Had no warning prior to this…
ODI 10724697
Engine
Engine uses excessive oil. I change every 6,000 miles with synthetic 0w-20 as required. Before i reach the next 6,000 miles, the oil light comes on and i have to add 1/2 quart or more to return to the appropriate level of oil. I now carry oil bottles in my car at all time so i can act as soon as the light comes on. This has happened for the entire life of the car.
ODI 11156624