2015 Subaru Forester Engine Problems

Your car has stalled twice on the highway with no warning—once shutting down completely and once losing power while accelerating. Both times it happened when the fuel gauge showed 2 bars remaining, and the car restarted after waiting or a few minutes. The dealer couldn't identify the cause because they couldn't reproduce the problem.

I was traveling on the freeway going 65mph, when with no warning my car's engine stop. I tough it was out of gas, but the computer was telling me I had 30 more miles of fuel. At the time of this accident there was no shoulder to park because of construction on the freeway.

Vehicle had 82,401 miles when on january 19, 2021 the "engine low level warning light" illuminated. Oil level on dip-stick measured at very end of stick. Added 1qt 0-20w synthetic oil, scheduled a complete "leak-down test" at dan o'brien subaru in vermont.

In september 2017, I was driving on the highway when my subaru forester lost power completely and without warning. I was barely able to get to the shoulder and have the vehicle towed. It restarted after only approximately 2 hours.

My 2015 subaru forester engine failed 3 times during highway driving. Aug 26, 2018. I was in the express lanes when the gas pedal stopped responding and the car quickly decelerated.

From a stop, car hesitates when turning left crossing incoming traffic. Initial coasting, then accepting accelerator pressure, taking a second or two to respond. Dealer found no codes and offered no fix, other than to leave my car for additional test driving.

I was driving my car at 70 MPH on express way. Suddenly power decreased while my foot was on accelerator. Car lurched forward followed by a total loss of power with no steering control.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle misfired and hesitated. In addition, all the warning lights illuminated.

Oil consumption issue starting within the first 3 years of owning the vehicle. Oil light comes on generally after driving 2,000 miles or less from the last oil change or oil fill up, but prior to the light turning on there are acceleration issues. Vehicle bucks and lunges when accelerating.

The contact owned a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a cracking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle lost motive power.

After driving for about 15 minutes, I was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of 2 hilly and curvy roads with poor visibility. When I stepped on the accelerator to go, all of the lights on my dash lit up and the car died. I tried several times to restart the car and it wouldn't start.

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was shifted into drive however, the steering wheel failed to turn as intended. An unknown warning light was illuminated.

The contact owned a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The engine revved and made an abnormally loud sound.

I was driving into the sunlight, and was slowing down due to utility pole work ahead. The car stalled, and engine shut off. The dash light indicated the eyesight was disabled.

Driving on the highway at roughly 70 MPH, engine suddenly revved and then car essentially went into neutral. Engine didn't seem connected to the transmission. Coasted to the shoulder, then engine died.

Tl* the contact called on behalf of her father who owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle.

For the past few weeks I have been having major issues with this vehicle. The vehicle shakes as if it is going to stall. While on the highway or the street the rpms and power will suddenly drop and when I push on the accelerator the RPM revs up to a 5 or 6 but with little power and the engine shakes for the vehicle to even start moving forward.

Car will stall at light and stall on freeway causing me too loose control it will also just turn off at high speed and sometimes when stoped

While traveling on an interstate highway, the engine died for no apparent reason. I was driving at approximately 75 MPH at the time. I had to coast to stop on the inside median during very heavy traffic.

While driving at low speeds through a parking lot or slow moving traffic the car will stall. It's a 2015 forester turbo with a CVT transmission. If put in park, it will restart and go again.

Driving at highway speeds when the engine suddenly loses power and the car begins to rapidly decelerate. Engine rpms climb, but no power is available. Have to race to the shoulder to get out of traffics way, where eventually the car will start and drive normally.

This incident happened 2 weeks and 600 miles of driving after I had taken the car to the dealer to have ecm flash updates installed to address surging and loss of power during light acceleration, especially during high ambient temperatures.

On acceleration from idle or slow speed, engine looses power and does not respond to throttle inputs. Several times stall happens during merging or crossing traffic. Seems to occur on left turns.

Engine shut off while driving on interstate at 70 MPH. No warning or engine sputtering. Plenty of fuel.

On two occasions: traveling at approx 65-70mph the engine suddenly stalls and we have been forced to stop on the shoulder. The steering works, but there is no power going to the engine which eventually stalls. It starts after 2 attempts and then drives normally.

I have had excessive oil consumption since the first 3k miles driven on the car. I have gone through a slew of consumption tests, had the short block replaced and I am continuing to have the same issues. Subaru's only offer is to go through more consumption tests and a possible 2 motor replacement.

I filed two earlier complaints but failed to record the complaint # on the first one. The second one is #11003831. The problem concerns engine stall at highway speeds.

On two different occasions, my car stalled while driving on the highway. The engine stopped running and I had to coast to the side of the road. After the first stall, the engine restarted on the first attempt to restart it.

While driving 75-80 MPH on the interstate, I lost the ability to accelerate. Luckily I was able to change lanes ( I was in the middle lane when I lost power) and pull over. All the lights were on (check engine, at oil temp, battery,ect) and what I was able to stop the car, it stalled.

Retailer failed VSI due to a defective cracked catalytic converter under warranty. Part is still in use because retailer refuses to service vehicle forcing me to operate my unsafe vehicle endangering myself and family including my then [XXX] son. Dealer confirmed defect and warranty coverage yet still refuses to address the issue.

The vehicle engine revved higher and would not stop even while applying the brakes. I was stopped in a parking lot waiting to take a left. As I took the turn, a mother and her two children exited the store quickly in my path.

Sudden, without any warning, complete engine failure. Luckily I was in the right hand lane while ascending a major mountain pass. We were in the midst of a "atmospheric river" with rain coming from all directions when the engine just stopped.

Cam carrier/front cover seal failed on our 2015 Forester with the 6 speed MT. This oil leak has ruined the O2 sensor, the drivers side VVT solenoid and according to the dealer has caused oil to run down the wiring harness which will cause further sensor failures if not corrected. All told the dealer wants over $3700 to fix the issues and will not warranty any parts unless the oil leak is fixed.

I have done research and noticed that the engine is a problem with the 2015 Subaru Forester. The engine consumes oil at a very high rate. I get my oil changed (fully synthetic) every 5,000 miles.

Car burns oil. No leaks and oil light comes on every 2,000-3,000 miles when it shouldn't be changed but every 5000. AC makes horrible noise and intermittently works but hardly ever.

Car accelerates both when in motion and stationary. Sometimes when starting the car it shoots straight up to 2 on it's on. Car has accelerated when easing in and out of parking spaces, I have been very close to hitting other cars because of this.

CAR SURGES AT START UP AND LOW SPEEDS. NEITHER THE CAR DEALERSHIP OR SUBARU OF AMERICA CAN FIX IT. I SENT AN EMAIL IN ABOUT MY COMPLAINT TO YOU. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW YEARS. IT RANDOMLY HAPPENS. THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT MANY TIMES DUE TO NO CODE EVEN THOUGH THEY DROVE IT AND COULD SEE THE ISSUE. WHEN IT DID CODE THEY FIXED IT BUT ALWAYS A SURGE DIFFERENT CODES. THEY HAVE REPLACE FUEL SENSORS, VALUES, ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, MY KEY, FUEL LINE, SPARK PLUGS, ETC ALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUES. THERE ARE SEVERAL LAWSUITS IN OTHER STATES ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. I JUST WANT THEM TO PURCHASE MY VEHICLE BACK OR REPLACE IT WITH ONE THAT WORKS PROPERLY. PLEASE HELP.

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY ACCELERATES REQUIRING A MUCH HARDER BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE OR COMING TO A STOP SIGN. WHILE NOT A COMMON OCCURRENCE I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS MORE THAN A DOZEN TIMES OVER THE 5 YEARS I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE.

Smell of burning oil from the engine. Dealer says head gasket needs to be replaced at a cost of $5500.

The cam carriers on the engine began leaking oil, dripping onto other components. Included a sensor and the catalytic converter. Due to the sensor being drenched in oil, the vehicle began to have issues while in motion on roads with bucking and power because the system thought it was running lean.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle started to consume an excessive amount of oil. The vehicle was taken to tom wood subaru (3300 e 96th st, indianapolis , in 46240) four times and they advised the contact to monitor the oil consumption.

Car hesitates when accelerating from a stop. Lasts 2-3 seconds, then slowly resumes speed. Very dangerous when merging, turning in front of traffic.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. While driving 60 MPH, the hill assist emergency brake indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to 40 MPH. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation.

While driving normal speeds, the car's check engine light came on. I scanned the code, the car is getting a p0016 code, and the car has a rough idle. The wilsonville subaru dealer has said that a new ecm and cam sprocket needs to be replaced in order for this issue to be fixed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that she had to apply a quart of oil every 1,500-2,000 miles before her next scheduled oil change. An oil consumption test was performed and the vehicle failed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that the oil indicator was illuminated and the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of additional oil. The vehicle was taken to redding subaru (481 e cypress ave, redding, ca 96002, (888) 859-0264), but was not diagnosed or repaired.

I have had my forester since nov 2014, and during the time of owning the vehicle I have had to add a quart of oil roughly every 2500-3000 miles in between services (5000 mile service interval) as the check engine oil level light illuminates.

Oil is leaking from timing cover. Also crankshaft sensor is bad. Mechanic tells me $2000.00 repair needed to correct leak.

My car dies at highway speed with absolutely no warning. It has happened to me twice and to a technician from a subaru dealership once. I have tried to resolve this with subaru to no avail.

VEHICLE STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MOST LIKELY A DEFECTIVE TURBOCHARGER WHICH UNDER PRESSURE WILL DEVELOP CRACKS. VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL TURBOCHARGER COOLS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE TO ME ON LONG TRIPS.

2015 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle hesitation/acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated at low speeds, the vehicle would buck slightly as she/he accelerated.

This is a follow-up on 12/05/15 (nhstsa id 10808561) - problem on check engine oil around 1,500 miles before the next scheduled oil change. Reported to subaru and did an oil consumption study, basically bringing the car to a subaru dealer at 1,200 miles after an oil change. Asked the technician at dealer what they did.

Strong coolant smell since bought car new, occurs in upper right front passenger door area after engine has been running and occurs right after when engine is turned off and door is opened; dealer has not been able to resolve - independent mechanic is thinking it is transmission transfer case. Passengers and driver exposed to coolant smell on a continual basis.

The current mileage of my car is 45,751. I faithfully follow all maintenance schedule, particularly, oil changes. On two occasions now, my oil light has come on, the last one 2,000 miles before the next oil change.

Around 14000, engine oil light was on. I brought the car to subaru dealer. The service advisor said it was because appox.

I was very disappointed with my 2015 forrester.2.5i. Intermittent loss of power of 4 seconds duration. Dealer's service department states is normal and nothing is noted on the diagnostic history in the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that the engine burned excessive amounts of oil. The contact mentioned that the engine burned a quarter of oil every 2,500 to 3,000 miles.

I was driving vehicle at normal rate of speed on city street when suddenly there was a sensation/sound of gravel and then I could no longer accelerate. The car died and I had to pull over to the side of the road. The lights and sensors were all functioning, but the car would not start.

Ever since I purchased this car, the heater does not heat the interior of the car very well. The air blowing out of the vents is weak and cold to tepid. Even after 30 minutes of driving the car, it is still lukewarm.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check oil warning light illuminated continuously. The failure recurred numerous times.

My 2015 Suburb Forester accelerates by itself.

The engine on my 2015 Subaru Forester consumes oil at a very high rate. I use fully synthetic oil and within 1,000-2,000 miles, I have to top it off due to excessive "burn off". I have done on-line research, and this seems to be a common problem for this year/make/model.

At the moment to stop on a parking spot, press brakes and engine RPM idles up and runs, causing me to press brakes harder and so I don't hit whatever is in front of the vehicle.

Vehicle consumes oil at irregular pace. 1 quart needs to be added every 1,500-2,000 miles. This means using 3 additional quarts of oil in between oil changes.

My 2015 forester consumes a 1/2 quart of oil every 4000 miles. My oil light comes on.

When driving at highway speeds, the engine will shut down. This has created very dangerous situations when having to cross heavily trafficked lanes without power to enter shoulder. Issue has happened 4 times in the past 2 months.

Engine uses excessive oil. I change every 6,000 miles with synthetic 0w-20 as required. Before I reach the next 6,000 miles, the oil light comes on and I have to add 1/2 quart or more to return to the appropriate level of oil.

My forrester xt2.0 revs very loudly when it is started every time I turn it on. It goes from 0 to 2.5 on the gauge numbered from 1-8 gauge. The car is at a complete stop.

2015 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle excessive oil consumption. *smd the consumer stated that the vehicle consumes 16 ounces of oil in 50000.

Car burning oil at substantial rate between oil changes. Need to top up oil twice between 6000 mile oil change intervals. Car is an automatic transmission.

Excessive oil use between oil changes requiring adding oil. Oil light comes on unexpectedly causing driver to have to carry oil on board and to pull over to add. Should not happen in 2 year old car.

I've noticed I run extremely low on oil at about 1,500 miles before my scheduled oil change. I've been adding a quart at every 5,000 as to not run dry and damage the engine. I mostly drive highway miles and starting having this issue at 30,000 miles.