2015 Subaru Forester drivetrain & axles problems
94 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2015 Subaru Forester, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 94 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 65 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 65 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, in a residential parking lot, the contact stated while he was parking, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a nearby tree. The contact stated before crashing into the nearby tree the vehicle also hit a nearby pole. The contact stated that the acceleration continued to get faster and faster. The contact also stated that none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed.
Noticed a clicking sound when turning right. Took it to subaru and they replaced the right front axle in december 2018. Almost a year later, I noticed a clicking sound when turning left. Took it to a different mechanic and they replaced the left front axle. There was never anything leaking from my car. It is my understanding that axles typically last the lifetime of your vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Forester
- Engine 136 complaints
- Air bags 114 complaints
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Cruise control 71 complaints
- Suspension 66 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints
- Brakes 36 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 28 complaints