1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 2018
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2018 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

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 1, 2019 · 6,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru forester. While changing the oil in the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel inside the engine oil. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact noticed fuel fumes inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to subaru of corvallis (located at 800 nw 5th st, corvallis, or 97330, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…

    ODI 11282706

  • January 16, 2018 · 750 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    When attempting to accelerate to make a left-hand turn the car stopped - the engine would not get above idle, even when the accelerator was pressed to the floor. The car stopped in oncoming traffic. It did accelerate after completely removing pressure from the pedal and pushing it partially down again it began to pick up speed.

    ODI 11063153