2015 Subaru Forester Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 45 brake complaints for the 2015 Subaru Forester, 7% of its 613 total complaints for the year, tied to 5 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 36,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Brakes complaints
- 45
- 7% of 613
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 36,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden, unintended acceleration while braking at low speed in parking lots, with the brake pedal producing no noticeable effect.
- Some describe the brake pedal going to the floor at speeds of 40 mph or less with no stopping power, sometimes repeatedly on the same drive.
- Several report brake caliper retainer bolts or wheel lug bolts snapping, leaving the rear brakes only partially engaged with the rotor.
- A few noticed dashboard warnings for vehicle dynamics control, traction control, or all-wheel drive appearing alongside reduced or unpredictable braking response.
- One owner reported brakes that failed to engage at very low speed shortly after purchase, with the dealer unable to find a fault.
When 2015 Subaru Forester brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 3, 2014, latest Jul 7, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Subaru Forester
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Forester model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Subaru Forester have?
- NHTSA lists 45 brake complaints for the 2015 Forester, which is 7% of the 613 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Subaru Forester?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brakes category on the 2015 Forester.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 Forester?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2015 Forester is 36,000 miles.
- Have brake issues on the 2015 Forester caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 5 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2015 Forester compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 Forester's brake complaints made up 7% of its total complaints, lower than years like 2012 (18%) and 2010 (15%), though the raw count of 45 is the highest among listed years.