Used 2015 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
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Oh no! Tech no!
Linda, 11/05/2015
2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
23 of 30 people found this review helpful
The computer system on this car is appalling. When I called to figure out how to change the time (Daylight Savings) because I couldn't understand the directions in the owner's manual, the service person who answered the phone said, "well, it's complicated." No kidding! The service tech tried to walk me through the toggling and the hold it for five seconds, etc. Still didn't get it done...I said FORGET it! I'll wait until it changes again! Don't buy a Subaru if you think technology will be simple...it's NOT....WHY do they make it so difficult? On my Toyota, you change the H on the clock and that's it! Come on now...you shouldn't have to have a technology degree from Harvard to understand how to change you clock in your car! I did it on my microwave, my oven...Please make the technology consumer friendly!! Then someone tell me how to change my clock without taking a course in computers!
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Fantastic car; awful radio
Jonathan Scott, 03/27/2015
2015 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought a Forester 6 months ago to replace our BMW because we needed more space and utility but wanted to keep the performance and traction in the snow. We love the car. Acceleration is astounding for such a big car. It gets up our driveway effortlessly in snow and ice when other SUVs struggle. Fuel economy could be better - we get 23-24 mpg with mixed but quite aggressive driving. Radio / bluetooth interface is truly awful. We opted not to get the touchscreen because it is apparently even worse. The radio sounds great but the user interface is overly complex, not intuitive, and highly frustrating. Subaru - fix it!
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Transmission lacks proper low gears
spiffmaster, 08/30/2014
2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 26 people found this review helpful
This is our fourth Forester. The 2015 version is typical in ride and noise levels. The x-mode is a notable addition for low speed difficult conditions. However, for descending in dry, wet or reasonable snowy conditions the transmission is very poorly designed. The L shift is not adequate for good control and there is no L2. Excessive use of the brakes is required for control. The x-mode is not useful in these conditions because it cuts out over 25mph and it is necessary to slow to 12mph to restart it. If you live in a hilly or mountainous area this vehicle may not be suitable for you. We are disappointed and will trade it in for another manufacturer.
When life gives you lemons . . .
Staci, 05/16/2018
2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I strongly advice anyone thinking about purchasing a Subaru to read all reviews. Subaru has a known problem with oil consumption issues among their entire line of vehicles and the consumer has to pay the ultimate price. I purchased a brand new Forester in 2015 and at approximately 2500 miles the check oil light came on. Long story short after numerous trips back and fourth to the dealership and after several oil consumption tests (that the dealership had to restart due to overfilling) I had to get a new engine in my car at approximately 8K miles. Have had numerous alerts regarding check audio system, check ABS brakes and dynamic controls. The dealership refused to buy my car back from me but offered an extended warranty instead. I am now stuck with this lemon that requires almost monthly trips to the dealership to have the oil topped off. On my way there this weekend to check out my new audio system problem where my Bluetooth no longer functions with the car. It will be hard to make lemonade out of this lemon . . . Thanks Subaru.
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High hopes but a bit disappointed
tom, 08/25/2018
2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i primarily because it was the only crossover on the market available with all wheel drive and a proper manual transmission. Immediately we had issues with oil consumption which the dealer told us was normal. Oil consumption like this is not normal. We also have a BMW with over 250k on the odometer that doesn't consume any oil. After going back and forth with the dealer for nearly two years they finally agreed to fix the problem and replaced the short block, this reduced the oil consumption significantly, but it still needs about a 1/2 to full quart between changes. Around the 80k mile marker one of the rear coil springs broke, it was not under warranty and we were stuck with the cost of replacement. I found this very disconcerting considering the car has never been off road or abused. Then just recently at the 90k mark the passenger CV axle failed and needed to be replaced, again we're stuck with the cost. We bought the vehicle thinking Subaru's are extremely reliable, but this doesn't seem to be the case. I don't mind a bit of upkeep, but while I'm making payments on a car I don't expect to have to put this much into it. Overall it is a decent vehicle, but Subaru quality isn't what it used to be.
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