Used 2015 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
Poor Heating
This car reminds me of cars I owned in the 50's when I had to put cardboard in front of the radiator to get heat in the winter. When it is cold out,10 degrees or cooler never can get warm, and never have to turn down the heat in the car. Wish I could turn it up. Lots of good features, but if you are not warm in the car, the other features aren't worth it.
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Brakes over heat on long down hills
No engine braking in L unsafe on long hills , very unsafe if car is loaded. Brake rotor temps read around 350 -500 degres Shifting from M to L is like sticking your hand out the window . Word is that this transmission is not sold in Europe because of the mountains . Subaru must think that their customers now live with no hills !
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terrific value for this class
We bought an XT premium a few weeks ago and have taken a couple road trips that included highway grades and dirt roads. This vehicle absolutely wants to move and fast. I had to keep using the cruise as to not risk getting nabbed for going over 85mph and my foot was barely on the gas. I dislike CVTs but admit that this one is pretty decent probably because of the horsepower and torque so that the drone is nonexistent. Love the appearance ( we got foglights, fender guards, and some other accessories.) So far this appears to be a good value for the price. I would not pay extra for eyesight or nav both of which get negative reviews and in the vehicle we test drove (touring) were annoying
Buyer Beware--Terrible, Unreliable Cars
These are not the Subarus of the late 1990s. Quality has gone straight down the tubes. I can say without hesitation that these are the most unreliable, poorly built cars I have ever driven. This is my second Subaru (first was a 2012 Impreza) and both have been total disasters. I bought this car only because the Impreza was such a lemon, Subaru chipped in $1500 towards a replacement--a Forester. Boy, do I regret taking them up on their offer. These cars are constantly being repaired. I have experienced in barely 20,000 miles: 1. Multiple radio/bluetooth systems that have been replaced due to faulty design. Finally the dealer admitted they are defective and that there is no solution. Does not pair properly, and the controls on the radio/steering wheel don't work. 2. Defective battery. Left me needing a tow on the coldest day of winter. 3. A.C. compressor failure--going to be on my third AC compressor in less than a month. Would been $2000+ out of warranty. 3. Excessive oil consumption. Car had to be towed to the nearest dealer. 4. Excessive rattles/squeaks and undercarriage rust. I won't even get into all the problems the Impreza had. Never again will I even consider a Subaru. They absolutely suck!!!
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Sadly Disappointed
I was so excited about a new, super safe, fun to drive forester. My forester is all of those things, except I have had it in the shop 7 times in the year and a half I've owned it. Problems with the Hill Start Assist System, and even worse the Eye Sight. Dealer replaced the camera and computer to fix the eye sight, after too many attempt to repair. But as of tonight the 'Check Hill Start Assist' warning displayed for no reason. So disappointed, car is fun and safe, but I don't feel it is reliable. Worst of all Subaru of America has been sympathetic but has made not real attempt to maintain good customer service or step and and do the right thing and replace the vehicle.