How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2015 Subaru Forester?

NHTSA lists 43 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Forester, which is 7% of the 613 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there any recalls related to Structure & Body issues on the 2015 Forester?

No related recalls are listed for this problem area on the 2015 Forester.

What mileage do these Structure & Body problems tend to occur at?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Forester is 40,000 miles.

Do Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Forester involve crashes or fires?

Yes, NHTSA data tied to these complaints includes 9 crashes, 3 fires, and 7 injuries.

How does the 2015 Forester compare to other years for this issue?

The 2015 Forester's 7% share is lower than the 2010 model's 31% but similar to nearby years like 2014 (10%) and 2017 (8%).

2015 Subaru Forester Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 43 of 613 total complaints (7%) on the 2015 Subaru Forester, tied to 9 crashes and 3 fires. Median mileage at failure is 40,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints: 43; 7% of 613
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or at low speed, causing the vehicle to lunge forward into objects like trees, lampposts, or garages.
Some describe the vehicle moving on its own while parked or shifting gears unexpectedly, striking buildings, cables, or other vehicles.
Several complaints describe the engine shaking, losing power, or displaying warning lights at highway speed, with issues persisting after dealer computer updates.
A small number of owners report fires starting from the engine area, in one case shortly after passing a state inspection.
One owner reported a rear door latch that failed to open from inside the vehicle, which the dealer said matched design specifications.

When 2015 Subaru Forester body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2014, latest Jul 13, 2026.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2019 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Forester model year

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

20054 (4%)
20069 (10%)
20074 (5%)
20084 (8%)
200919 (11%)
201081 (31%)
201113 (9%)
20126 (6%)
20134 (5%)
201442 (10%)
201543 (7%)
201634 (8%)
201749 (8%)
201844 (9%)
201929 (3%)
202020 (3%)
20214 (2%)
20223 (3%)
20236 (8%)
20242 (7%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2015 Subaru Forester?: NHTSA lists 43 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Forester, which is 7% of the 613 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there any recalls related to Structure & Body issues on the 2015 Forester?: No related recalls are listed for this problem area on the 2015 Forester.
What mileage do these Structure & Body problems tend to occur at?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Forester is 40,000 miles.
Do Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Forester involve crashes or fires?: Yes, NHTSA data tied to these complaints includes 9 crashes, 3 fires, and 7 injuries.
How does the 2015 Forester compare to other years for this issue?: The 2015 Forester's 7% share is lower than the 2010 model's 31% but similar to nearby years like 2014 (10%) and 2017 (8%).