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2015 Subaru Forester electrical system problems

The 2015 Subaru Forester has 98 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

98

Electrical System complaints

11%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the fan switch failed to operate at high speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fan switch had burned and melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 1, 2022 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2015 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA has 98 complaints about the 2015 Subaru Forester electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.