Subaru Forester Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 78
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 16
- Years with records
- 1999–2015
- Stored years
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 78 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- head gasket · 17 records
- check engine · 13 records
- engine light · 13 records
- warning light · 7 records
- cruise control · 7 records
- catalytic converter · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was very disappointed with my 2015 forrester.2.5i. Intermittent loss of power of 4 seconds duration. Dealer's service department states is normal and nothing is noted on the diagnostic history in the car. Felt driving this was unsafe and took a loss and traded it in for a 2015 crv honda. I feel the public should know this, you need to check into this or /and do a recall or whatever is necessary. Thank you for…
ODI 10758786
Engine And Engine Cooling · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Power Train
2015 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle hesitation/acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated at low speeds, the vehicle would buck slightly as she/he accelerated. In stop and go traffic, the vehicle would lurch forward unexpectedly, or when she removed his/her foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle seemed to slow down abruptly. When the consumer attempted to accelerate, the vehicle…
ODI 10918194
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check oil warning light illuminated continuously. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil needed to be changed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10679966
Engine And Engine Cooling · Glass, Side/Rear · Hatchback/Liftgate · Head Restraint
2012 subaru forester. Consumer stated the windows glass will not close. The head rest is not installed properly. Rear hatch door will not close without being slammed and opened while driving. Check engine light indicates a code of misfiring on two cylinders. *ss the consumer stated if the driver and passenger windows were lowered when driving at highway speeds, the window glass shifted out beyond the channel in the…
ODI 10654358
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Ever since i purchased this car, the heater does not heat the interior of the car very well. The air blowing out of the vents is weak and cold to tepid. Even after 30 minutes of driving the car, it is still lukewarm. This is for temps between 0 degrees and 40 degrees outside. The temp inside the car never goes over 45 degrees when it is cold outside. If the temp is over 40 degrees outside, the inside will warm up to…
ODI 10693778
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While driving our 2014 forester xt 2.0 uphill on the highway at about 50 mph, the cel, hill-assist, eyesight-disabled and another warning light all came on. I pulled off the road, stopped and called the dealer, who said the car could be safely driven in for inspection as the cel was not blinking. Apparently the cel light sets off a bunch more to get your attention. The obd codes the dealer pulled said the catalytic…
ODI 10565461
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
In very cold conditions. When the car is in idol or running it has a very strong gas smell around the engine and in the cabin area. I have heard the wrx and outback models have also have this problem.i was told it is the fuel line hose the connects to the clamp and contracts in severe cold and extracts when it gets warm then seals its self to the clamp. I think this is a serious issue with subaru and it should be…
ODI 10561174
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Very strong odor of gasoline in the cabin right after startup and throughout short trips, especially with heater on. Seems to happen most often when outside temperatures are near or below the freezing mark. Did not experience before this winter, now occurs daily. Please investigate this problem before someone gets hurt or killed! If subaru knows that there is a safety problem with the fuel system, owners should not…
ODI 10562186