How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Subaru Forester?

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2015 Forester, which is 3% of the 613 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Subaru Forester?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the steering complaints on the 2015 Forester.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2015 Forester?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Forester is 39,500 miles.

What steering failures do owners report most on the 2015 Forester?

Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, worn tie rod ends causing front-end shake, failed control arm bushings, and electric power steering gearbox failures.

Did steering problems cause any crashes on the 2015 Forester?

NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 2 injuries to complaints in this steering dataset, out of 19 total steering complaints.

2015 Subaru Forester Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2015 Subaru Forester, 3% of its 613 total complaints. There are no related steering recalls. Owners report sudden power steering assist loss, tie rod and control arm wear, and EPS warning lights, with a median failure mileage of 39,500.

Steering complaints: 19; 3% of 613
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 39,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe a sudden and complete loss of power steering assist, sometimes preceded by a dashboard warning light after routine maintenance like an oil change.
Some report the power steering assist warning light illuminating, then disappearing on its own, before assist fails entirely while driving.
Front-end shaking or vibration at highway speeds around 75 mph was traced by dealers to worn tie rod ends that later recurred after replacement.
Excessive vibration and noise at highway speeds was linked to failed front lower control arm bushings, which some owners say also caused a bad wheel bearing and repeat bushing failures.
A few owners report the electric power steering gearbox failing, requiring replacement of the entire steering rack.
One report describes the Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunctioning and forcing the vehicle straight into a barrier on a curved road, and another describes a stiff steering wheel during an unrelated high-speed crash event.

When 2015 Subaru Forester steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 4, 2016, latest Jan 24, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Jan 2025; peak Sep 2020 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Forester model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20052 (2%)
20069 (10%)
20073 (4%)
20084 (8%)
20093 (2%)
20105 (2%)
20111 (1%)
20121 (1%)
20130 (0%)
201416 (4%)
201519 (3%)
201619 (5%)
201725 (4%)
201825 (5%)
201914 (2%)
202011 (2%)
20213 (1%)
20222 (2%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (3%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Subaru Forester?: NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2015 Forester, which is 3% of the 613 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Subaru Forester?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the steering complaints on the 2015 Forester.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2015 Forester?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Forester is 39,500 miles.
What steering failures do owners report most on the 2015 Forester?: Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, worn tie rod ends causing front-end shake, failed control arm bushings, and electric power steering gearbox failures.
Did steering problems cause any crashes on the 2015 Forester?: NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 2 injuries to complaints in this steering dataset, out of 19 total steering complaints.