Used 2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Best New Car Purchase Decision I've Ever Made
jjmdr, Montgomery, AL, 10/14/2014
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
This is the fifth new car I have bought for my family or myself, and I am very happy with my decision. I am consistently getter better than predicted gas mileage for my daily commute. My kids love the back seat room (I have 3 so all the seats are full when the family travels). They always want to take "Daddy's Car" instead of the minivan! The features for the money paid are an excellent value (I have the 2.5i Premium with MT, which comes standard with the All Weather Package). Although I am currently leasing the car, I am very seriously considering converting to a purchase, since I don't think I'll want to give the car up when my lease is over.
Eats oil.
Len Russo, Powell, OH, 07/09/2015
updated 07/22/2024
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
60 of 65 people found this review helpful
After reaching 182, 000 miles on my 2007 Outback, I purchased this 2015 Forester 4-cylinder 6 speed. I had to wait three and one-half months for it to arrive and took delivery in January. At around 4000 miles I started to notice excessive oil consumption. Checked with Subaru National, was given a case number, and was instructed have the local dealer in Bedford, Ohio do an oil consumption test. The service managers statement,"One-third of a quart in 1200 miles is acceptable." If that answer sounds scripted, it was. Plus he talked down to me like I was a third grader. So that means that by the time your first scheduled synthetic oil change is due, you have blown through two quarts. That is not acceptable, that is frightening. There are lots of negative comments on line about excessive oil consumption with these engines. Had I read about this major Subaru engine problem, I would have bought something else. At 78,000 miles it is still using oil. So I have gone to 5W-30 which is slightly thicker oil than 0W-30. It helps a little with consumption but the problem is still there. Otherwise the car is fine but a bit under-powered with the base flat-four engine. At 90,000 miles (7/2018) the oil consumption is down but still there. No other problems with the car. Now at 120,000 miles (7/2019) oil consumption has decreased but still requires an occasional top off. Replaced the right rear wheel bearing at 110,000 miles. Everything else works ok. 1/16/2020. At 130,000 miles in 5 years, nothing new to report except fan belt needs replacing. 1/16/2021. About 5000 miles have been put on the Forester since last reporting with most of that being before the onset of Covid19. The car still starts with the original battery, still runs and stops. Except for adding oil from time to time between oil changes all else is fine. 1/19/2023. Presently at 152,000 miles. At 144,000 new spark plugs and 148,000 a new clutch as this is a 6-speed stick shift transmission. Still getting between 25-27 miles per gallon in mixed driving.
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2014 Subaru Forester - Failed Transmission
Amanda, Santa Rosa, CA, 01/06/2016
updated 01/07/2018
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
68 of 74 people found this review helpful
My problem started in May 2015 with approximately 30000 on the car. The car didn't want to accelerate when first starting. When stepping on the gas the vehicle lurched forward. I took it in to Subaru three times and they told me this was normal with their CVT transmissions. Finally at about 40000 I took it in a fourth time and I'm told I have a failed transmission. this was based on anise they heard coming from the engine. Subarus exact words and what is written on my diagnosis. I'm no mechanic but that makes no sense to me. They gave me an estimate of approximately $9,000 to repair. The vehicle has a 60k power train warranty. You would think Subaru would replace it under warranty. Nope. They are trying to not honor my warranty and stick me with the bill. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle and with Subaru customer service. I told Subaru I didn't feel safe driving this vehicle with my three year old child. Subaru offered to reimburse my $30 per day for 5 days of s rental vehicle. My five days are up and I have yet to receive any response from Subaru Corp. Unacceptable Subaru!
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Poor Heating
John Meyer, Iowa City, IA, 12/30/2015
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
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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Buyer Beware--Terrible, Unreliable Cars
Jason, North Dartmouth, MA, 07/20/2018
updated 08/29/2018
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
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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