2015 Subaru Forester
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Subaru Forester is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 234 on record.
2015 Subaru Forester at a glance
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2015 Subaru Forester recalls 3
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transm…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this re…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2015 Subaru Forester common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 613 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2015 Subaru Forester MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2015 Subaru Forester worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2015 Subaru Forester costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($22,179) with the same model 5 model-years older ($10,799), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2015 Subaru Forester trims & engines on record
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2015 Subaru Forester — frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Subaru Forester have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Subaru Forester. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru Forester?
Based on 613 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, air bags, engine.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Subaru Forester get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Subaru Forester at about 26 mpg combined (23 city / 29 highway).
How much is a 2015 Subaru Forester worth?
Comparable 2015 Subaru Forester listings run roughly $14,900–$24,100, typically around $22,179 (from 231 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.