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.
2009 Subaru Forester: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 178 complaints about the 2009 Subaru Forester describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 30 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru forester. While driving 60 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine and traction control indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 108,000.
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.
I have a subaru 2009 that I bought last yeay with around 25000 miles under an extended warranty . Vin [xxx] . And this as happened te times so far . While driving or just starting of the car shakes very hard , and the stability control light comes on the check engine ad cruise control and as the car tries to shift the whole car shakes . Then as you are driving down the highway it loses power almost as if it is stalling out . It did this to me on interstate 85 at 65 MPH and I barely missed a truck. I have contacted the dealer ship twice and taken it in once and they said nothing was wrong ? Now that I almost wrecked last night I am contacting you . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2009 subaru forester bad experience engine stall*cw when the consumer returned to his vehicle, he noticed the garage floor was filled with oil, which was dripping from the engine. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the necessary repairs. However, on november 29th the engine suddenly stopped. It started making odd sounds on the passenger side and just within seconds, the engine was dead. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Upon diagnoses, the dealer stated a part near the engine was not working, which caused the engine to stop. *jb updated 01/07/15
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
- This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for...
- This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA...
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- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
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Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Subaru is recalling 16,715 my 2007-2008 legacy sedans and wagons, my 2008 impreza sedans and wagons, and my 2009 forester vehicles. Some vehicles may have the cylinder head-side oil supply pipe and turbocharger-side pipe improperly assembled.
- Risk
- Vibration would occur while driving and, over time, could eventually result in cracking the pipe which would allow oil to leak. If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for cracking or an oil leak at the oil supply pipe at the cylinder head-side. An additional bracket will be installed to increase rigidity of the pipe and the pipe assembly will be replaced with a modified part. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783.
Recall number 08V460000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2009 Subaru Forester stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2009 Subaru Forester?
5 of 178 owner complaints about the 2009 Subaru Forester (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Subaru Forester?
There is 1 recall and 30 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Subaru Forester
Check engine light 16Sudden acceleration 12Engine failure 10Fire or smoke 10Wipers 9Adaptive cruise 6
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