2015 Subaru Forester suspension problems

Filed Jun 3, 2024 · Suspension · WA

Every right hand turn, I hear a light metallic ‘tap’ on the rear, inside fender well…. I’ve been told by an independent auto mechanic, that it’s the ‘rear coil springs’ that are making the noise. There is No Recall for this issue or Rear Struts. I was told by a Subaru Service Manager….. No recall for either.. Has your Organization heard anything, on the contrary? Thank you… (*Just an annoying noise!)

Filed May 1, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · CA

The vehicle is a 2015 Subaru Forester. At that time, the car had 47800 miles on it. I started to sense a shaking or vibration on the steering wheel, especially at highway speeds. I took it to a local Subaru dealer and the dealer technician found the lower control arm bushings to be work/torn. I have been driving for over 40 years and have never had to have the bushings replaced in any of my (Toyota) cars, especially at 47800 miles. I bought the car new. I live in the city and do not do any off road driving. I bought the car because of the Eyesight safety system. I didn't realize Subaru's quality was not at the same level as Toyota. According to J.D. Power, "The bushings prevent metal-to-metal contact (friction) hence safeguarding the metal joints." and "Driving around with worn-out bushings can pose a threat to the driver and other road users. Worn-out bushings may also cause damage to the vehicle when its components snap." (website: [XXX] ) I believe it may be a "lemon". I have had to take it to the dealership regarding the transmission problem of hesitation on acceleration. The technician tested it and (of course) found nothing wrong. The service advisor did inform me, over the phone, that the technician experienced the issue during testing. Subaru denied my request for reimbursement of the defective battery. They indicated that I was not eligible for reimbursement because I did not pay the dealership to replace the battery. I had bought an Interstate battery at Costco and replaced it myself. Replacing a car battery is not rocket science. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 12, 2022 · Suspension · MD

Rear suspension is garbage, is rusted and broken and seized to the vehicle. The spring has fallen off the strut. Did not know what the weird noise was, but apparently it is the rear suspension. Cannot use the vehicle until repaired, was not notified of the brake sensor recall, and this part should be recalled as well. I want a reimbursement for my expenses to repair this faulty suspension

Filed Mar 31, 2022 · Suspension · OH

Had to have both rear struts & strut mounts replaced at only 52000 miles.

Filed Mar 9, 2022 · Suspension · 61,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she noticed an abnormal noise coming from the passenger’s side wheel while the vehicle was shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a front lower control arm failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2021 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while pulling out of the driveway, he heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the driver’s side wheel bearing had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger’s side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger’s side and rear driver’s side wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the rear wheel bearings were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The independent mechanic replaced the wheel bearings for a second time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Suspension · AZ

2015 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to rear coil spring safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the federal safety agency website states the vehicle does not have any open recalls, specifically coil spring. Meanwhile, the subaru website does. The consumer stated subaru website is accurate.

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Suspension · 106,000 miles · OH

The rear coil springs have both broken. This was discovered while the vehicle was parked but appears to have been broken for a long time due to rust on broken ends.

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Suspension · 65,485 miles · MO

Vehicle in garage, witnessed load explosion. Upon investigation found left rear of vehicle sagging with piece of coil spring below vehicle. This is part of a recall that is not considered a safety issue based on the letter sent to us by subaru which quotes "please note that this potential damage to the rear coil spring does not affect the safe operation of your vehicle". This clearly would have impacted the ability to control the vehicle in the event it occurred while driving, and certainly could have resulted in fatal crash at highway speed. Therefore it should be classified as an immediate safety issue.

Filed May 31, 2020 · Suspension · 40,567 miles · MN

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.