2015 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 11%of 616 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,102miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 Subaru Forester, 11% of the 616 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,102 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The left rear coil/strut broke. It appears to be rust issue. There are about 40000 miles on this vehicle. No heavy loads. Relatively good road conditions. This happened while driving straight on a city street at about 25 MPH. I heard and felt a loud snap. I stopped. The car was sagging on left rear. The fender was nearly touching the tire.”
NHTSA complaint #11326676, filed 2020-05, 40,567 miles“I took my car in for a recall on brake light switch and stohlman Subaru told me the right rear spring was broken, but the parts are out of stock. They reccommend replacing both rear springs at $700-800, when they are available. A hardship for me as I am a senior. I was not aware of when it broke, or that it was broken. They told me it probably rusted”
NHTSA complaint #11232006, filed 2019-07, 20,000 miles“Left rear coil spring just broke while in my driveway, no off road driving. Car now tilts and I fear it is going to ruin the tire. I am unable to find any parts store that carries the part - it appears that a large number of owners are having the same problem with the coil springs.”
NHTSA complaint #11269870, filed 2019-10, 52,120 miles“The cv axle joint went bad at 90k. Clicking noise. I thought that was an issue for down the road. Subaru corp gave me a $500 coupon for the right front axle going bad. Approximately 5 months later, that axle had to be replaced. Also both back wheel bearings had to be replaced. Currently, the driver side cv joint sounds like it is going bad again. About 60k later. Weak parts. This is a progressive issue and not a sudden one.”
NHTSA complaint #11184209, filed 2019-03, 90,000 miles“I was pulling out of a parking spot yesterday when I heard a loud bang. I had difficulty driving home on the street with brakes & steering even at a very slow speed. Car had to be towed to Subaru today. The control arm was totally rusted through & broke apart.”
NHTSA complaint #11230248, filed 2019-07, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11016210Mar 24, 2025Due to incomplete repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the…
- 11008259Sep 4, 2024This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11005593Jul 8, 2024This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
- 10225740Oct 3, 2022This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
- 10216969Jul 5, 2022This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
- 10205927Dec 21, 2021This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
- 10189693Mar 31, 2021This bulletin announces a design change made to the forward bushing used in the front lower control arm to address customer concerns of a rattle-type sound and / or a possible…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 3% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 3% |
| 2015 | 66 | 11% |
| 2014 | 94 | 23% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 11 | 22% |
| 2007 | 12 | 16% |
| 2006 | 12 | 14% |
| 2005 | 21 | 23% |
| 2004 | 25 | 11% |
| 2003 | 22 | 12% |
| 2002 | 9 | 10% |
| 2001 | 15 | 11% |
| 2000 | 19 | 25% |
| 1999 | 25 | 19% |
| 1998 | 17 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2015 Subaru Forester
131 complaintsAir bags
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
70 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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