Worst 2015 Subaru Forester Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Subaru Forester.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 129 | 9 | 3 | 51,483 mi | |
| Airbags | 98 | 17 | — | 58,337 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 92 | 6 | — | 51,599 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 78 | 1 | 3 | 37,153 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 66 | 23 | — | 41,657 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 62 | — | — | 55,633 mi | |
| Fuel System | 55 | 3 | 1 | 49,597 mi | |
| Brakes | 34 | 4 | — | 38,122 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 23 | — | — | 32,273 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 22 | 1 | 1 | 55,368 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 19 | — | — | 54,332 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | 4 | — | 41,793 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | 7 | 2 | 33,921 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | 1 | — | 32,890 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 14 | 2 | — | 43,897 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | — | — | 57,326 mi | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 7 | — | — | 79,750 mi | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 5 | 4 | — | 45,800 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Subaru Forester
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,687,999 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
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2015 Subaru Forester — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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