How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 95 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Forester, which is 15% of its 613 total complaints for the year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Subaru Forester?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain issue.

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

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Forester is 51,099 miles.

Did the 2015 Forester's transmission issues cause crashes?

NHTSA data ties 6 crashes and 1 injury to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Forester.

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

The 2015 Forester's 15% share of complaints in this category is the highest among the listed years, compared to 12% in 2016 and 10% in 2014.

2015 Subaru Forester Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 95 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Subaru Forester, 15% of its 613 total complaints — the highest share of any model year. Six crashes and one injury are tied to this category, with a median failure mileage of 51,099. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 95; 15% of 613
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 51,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles reportedly surge, lurch, or accelerate on their own at low speeds while parking or pulling out of a spot, sometimes leading to a crash.
Owners describe a delayed or hesitant throttle response from a stop, with the car briefly failing to accelerate before catching up.
Some drivers report bucking or jerking under light to medium acceleration between roughly 10 and 30 mph, which dealers had trouble replicating.
One owner described the CVT chain failing, leaving the vehicle unable to move in drive or reverse after a clunking noise.
Another owner reported a highway shudder and jerking accompanied by a burning rubber smell, describing it as a second transmission failure in the same car.
A separate report describes the vehicle rolling away while in park, resulting in a crash into trees.

When 2015 Subaru Forester transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2014, latest Jul 7, 2026.

95 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q3 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Forester model year

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

20055 (5%)
20064 (5%)
200711 (15%)
20082 (4%)
200917 (10%)
20107 (3%)
20118 (5%)
20125 (5%)
20136 (8%)
201441 (10%)
201595 (15%)
201651 (12%)
201744 (7%)
201823 (5%)
201938 (5%)
202032 (5%)
202114 (7%)
20224 (4%)
20234 (5%)
20240 (0%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 95 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Forester, which is 15% of its 613 total complaints for the year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Subaru Forester?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain issue.
At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2015 Forester?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Forester is 51,099 miles.
Did the 2015 Forester's transmission issues cause crashes?: NHTSA data ties 6 crashes and 1 injury to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Forester.
How does 2015 compare to other Forester model years for this issue?: The 2015 Forester's 15% share of complaints in this category is the highest among the listed years, compared to 12% in 2016 and 10% in 2014.