2015 Subaru Forester Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 12%of 616 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Subaru Forester, 12% of the 616 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My horn is not working unless my steering wheel is turned all the way to the left/right. I was told it was a clock spring in the steering wheel.. The internet said this was a common problem. I believe this is big safety issue. When I called Subaru they told me there was no recall for this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11361737, filed 2020-09, 85,000 miles“The tire low pressure indicator came on the dash board. The air pressure was low, so that was what was supposed to happen. The problem is that I can't reset the tire low pressure indicator unless I pay the dealer $50. So, I haven't had a functioning low pressure indicator for two years.”
NHTSA complaint #11195022, filed 2019-04, 44,000 miles“Windshield crack appeared in my 2015 Subaru Forester does not appear to be from a stone or object striking the glass. Not driving much due to covid. This is the second windshield that has to be replaced in the five years I've owned this car.”
NHTSA complaint #11387745, filed 2021-01, 70,000 miles“My AC has been giving me problems since I bought it. It never really cooled to its full potential. It has gotten worse over the years. Loud noises when AC is turned on, blowing cool then after 30 mins gets cold. Now it stopped cooling. Blowing hot air”
NHTSA complaint #11218658, filed 2019-06, 47,000 miles“I have experienced on occasion to what I believe to be spontaneous acceleration. I will be driving down hill, my foot is already on the brake the whole way but before my vehicle reaches the stop sign, it will stop braking and go. My foot never left the brake pedal. Never changed the pressure on the pedal. When this happens it almost feels like my vehicle is releasing some sort of pressure. It has happened numerous times, fortunately I have been able to come to a complete stop before oncoming traffic.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 21% |
| 2025 | 21 | 21% |
| 2024 | 9 | 29% |
| 2023 | 20 | 27% |
| 2022 | 18 | 18% |
| 2021 | 43 | 20% |
| 2020 | 108 | 18% |
| 2019 | 145 | 17% |
| 2018 | 85 | 17% |
| 2017 | 97 | 16% |
| 2016 | 70 | 17% |
| 2015 | 74 | 12% |
| 2014 | 46 | 11% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 | 13 | 9% |
| 2010 | 12 | 5% |
| 2009 | 11 | 6% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 Subaru Forester
131 complaintsAir bags
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsVehicle speed control
70 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsFuel system
57 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsWheels
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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