2015 Subaru Forester problems and complaints
Owners have filed 617 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru Forester. The most-reported areas: Engine (131), Air Bags (102), Power Train (95).
Key takeaways
- 617 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 53 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 34 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 131 | 21% |
| Air Bags | 102 | 17% |
| Power Train | 95 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 84 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 73 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 70 | 11% |
| Suspension | 66 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 56 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 23 | 4% |
| Seats | 22 | 4% |
| Structure | 20 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop after striking a deer, and it was determined that the ECM system had malfunctioned. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced sudden unintended acceleration. The contact stated that after the brake pedal wa...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-26
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Subaru Forester. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 74,700, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 184,064.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-06
I started to have problems with my Forester, and reading upon what could be the issue, I ran across recall 16V162000, on which describes exactly what my car simptoms are. I went into different sites, and my car does not show to be part of the recall. Can you help me with the reason on why my car is not part by the re...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.