2009 Subaru Forester electrical problems

Filed Jul 23, 2020 · Electrical · MA

The engine turns off unexpectedly while my car was in motion. I started my car and then it shut off after a few minutes in the middle of the road on my residential street. I believe my car is affected by recall the federal safety agency campaign id: 19v297000.

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · PA

My 2009 subaru forester has been nothing but problems. In the past month I've put $3,000 in parts and maintenance. Radiator blew, coolant sensor, whole new exhaust, all new hub barings, 2 new catalytic converters and my main problem is not fixed!!! The car idles at the stop light and during the acceleration it stalls! I took it to 4 dealers and they tell me my gas is to rich???? What is that???? I'm upset with this car and it sucks. I've had this car not even a year.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 84,350 miles · CA

The function of the radio and windshield wipers is intermittent. Upon start these devices do not appear to have electrical power and do not function. I suspect there are other items that do not work either, but I have not confirmed them. They both function properly when the engine is restarted. This has happened on 2 occasions over a 1 week period. This is a safety issue since in a rainstorm, the visibility would be nil. Otherwise the vehicle functions normally.

Filed Jun 20, 2018 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · NY

3 instrument lights turn on simultaneously while driving at highway speed: ABS, hill assist, vehicle dynamic control and remain lit until car is turned off. The 3 indicator lights turn on together intermittently during subsequent driving. Subaru brake light switch malfunction shows up on diagnostic check. Replaced brake light switch twice with subaru brand part. Additionally, brake light switch adjusted twice subsequently by dealer repair shop. Dealer repair shop reported first subaru brake light switch malfunctioned. They advised second brake light switch did not stay in proper place and are not certain why. Issue present over approximately past 6 months.

Filed Nov 15, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 120,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru forester. The contact stated that various electrical systems, such as some warning indicators, wipers, and the defroster, ceased to function. The failures occurred without warning and would correct themselves once the vehicle was manually restarted. The failures occurred on five occasions. Autonation subaru in spokane valley, wa could not replicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2017 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · NJ

Three separate times my wiper blades would not work, which is dangerous during a downpour. I've brought the 2009 forester in for repair and the mechanic could not find the issue as it was working when I brought it in. Also the radio did not work during these times. I thought it might be a fuse, but that is not the cause. This is an intermittent problem. Now I turn the vehicle off, and restart it and it will seem to resolve, for long periods of time, so you think the problem resolved, but 6 months later it happens again...these three time the vehicle was in traffic driving, and it was raining.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Electrical · 127,000 miles · OH

My wife had been driving her 2009 subaru forester on a day with light rain. She stopped for a while, and when she got back in the car and started it up again, her windshield wipers and dashboard lights would not work. She drove it for a while, and stopped to have someone check it. After restarting the vehicle, the windshield wipers and dashboard lights were working again. This could be a dangerous situation, especially for someone having to drive on a rainy night.

Filed May 18, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 49,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru forester. While driving 25 MPH, the air bag light illuminated occasionally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side seat bottom had a short in the ods. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.....updated 07/05/16 *bf the consumer also stated the lights on the instrument panel lit up and the vehicle would stall when coming to a stop. The dealer worked on the battery terminals. However, the problem happened again, twice. Updated 07/14/16.

Filed Feb 28, 2016 · Electrical, Seats · 60,000 miles · PA

The past month or so I noticed that the driver side seat heater didn't seem to feel right on my butt. The seat seemed to almost burn me in one spot. I thought it was odd, but didn't look into it further. Just this past week I noticed that only the back heater was working. While cleaning the car out today I noticed a very small burn hole in the cloth seat. I decided to remove the seat and investigate the issue since the vehicle is no longer under warranty. During my investigation I noticed that it was definitely a burn mark and there was melted/black areas under the cloth. I did not dig too deep into the seat since I didn't want to have an issue putting it all back together. I have two pictures. One of the hole and one under the cloth. I did the best I could photographing under the cloth. I removed the power to the seat heater.

Filed Dec 19, 2015 · Electrical · 98,613 miles · CT

On 12/19/2015 after starting the vehicle the radio, cigar lighter, temperature/time, and electronic mirror control would not operate. The vehicle was driven on a secondary street. After shutting the vehicle off and on the aforementioned items began to function again. Fuses were checked and all fuses seem to be in tact. The inability to control the external mirrors are a safety concern.