1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 2015
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
1–30k mi31
30–60k mi25
60–100k mi12
100–150k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 15, 2014 · 24,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that the engine burned excessive amounts of oil. The contact mentioned that the engine burned a quarter of oil every 2,500 to 3,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not provided. The failure mileage was 24,000.

    ODI 10748076

  • August 5, 2014 · 250 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    I have a 2015 forester premium with winter package, i bought it new with 10 miles on it. When starting out from a dead stop. I step on the gas and there is a delayed throttle response ( like a hesitation or a slow shift on the automatic transmission ) either from the computer module or transmission. Other owners , that i know, have experienced this issue also. Friends that have the outback say its less pronounced.…

    ODI 10716073