Subaru Forester

"Air conditioner just stopped getting cold air. Took it in and they said it was just a pipe issue but they changed the air compressor as well. Expensive"

"The air conditioner air temperature was not as cool as previously. It started earlier this year and fixed soon after."

"A/C failed two years in a row"

"the 2014 never had a great AC system is was cool but never very cool after repairs it cools but on days over 90 does not work well"

"AC compressor failed completely in spring 2024, no AC at all, needed to get a new compressor."

"Apparently, the AC is one of the few areas where Subarus are a bit substandard. Our 2014 Forester's AC has been erratic for at least 4 years. It is not life threatening but it is problematic on long trips in the heat of the summer."

"The compressor went when I was in 90+ heat in Florida. Lakeland Subaru did a great job to get it fixed in a timely fashion so I could continue my vacation."

"The a/c compressor is making noise and the clutch does not always want to engage. This is still pending replacement while other more serious issues are addressed."

"Stopped working, had to replace compressor"

"The compressor failed sometime during the winter. It was diagnosed when the dealership pulled codes."

"Works for a brief period"

"After A/C is used for 10 minutes, it starts to cycle on and off so sometimes warm air is being blown out. In winter this is not a problem but summers here in AZ are a big problem. Both the dealer and independent repair shop have not been able to fix it. This has been an issue for the last 5 years."

"After selecting the 'Auto' button for climate control, occasionally the indicator light comes on and within thirty seconds the indicator light goes out and the blower goes to maximum output."

"Fan would work only on the highest speed - noisy! Subaru dealer replaced blower motor resistor which resolved problem. A little over $400."

"First noticed in early May 2023. The condenser leaked which caused the compressor to file. The condenser and compressor were replaced in mid May 2023."

"The new car dealer from which I purchased vehicle replaced the evaporator in June 2019 because the A/C system was not cooling due to refrigerant leakage. It was replaced in May 2024 for the same reason, but not by the dealer."

"A/C wasn't cooling. Replaced evaporator, added refrigerant. Inconvenient and expensive but not unexpected."

"ac did not cool"

"The evaporator was leaking coolant"

"Air conditioning quit cooling. It was determined there was a leak that required a new condenser. Took two days to get this rather expensive part. This wasnt the first time Ive had problems with the A/C."

"Air conditioning has lost its refrigerant twice since we bought it. Between that and the radio that has never worked right along with the front end that we have had fixed twice I would never buy a Subaru from this dealership again"

"Problem not resolved, cooling is minimal, insufficient on temp over 80 degrees."

"Stopped cooling sufficiently and had to add refrigerant."

"Started after purchase. Replaced condenser. Still appears to be leaking."

"Right front wheel shook considerably when turning left at highway speeds. A bushing in the right lower control arm was torn and had to be replaced."

"Clunking noise in the front end, on rough roads. Drove it to the closest repair shop to my house where they just tightened the sway bar end link."

"Started around Jan 2023, I didn't notice it, service guys noted it on tire rotation & inspection"

"the car vibrated heavily when turning the wheel to the left at 55 mph was not safe to drive"

"Broken strut"

"One broken rear strut and one close to broken rear strut. Both replaced"

"These were worn out so had to replace both sides"

"Noise coming from passenger rear of car. Rear passenger wheel bearings were replaced"

"The wheel bearings just started to wear. There was a loud humming noise while driving, but no other issues."

"3 out of the 4 have failed in the last 18 months."

"I've never had to replace wheel bearings on any car I've owned over the last 55 years. I had to replace both rear wheel bearings at less than 75,000 miles. Was told by personnel that worked in the maintenance group that it had become a common requiremen since a "recent design change" to the bearings."

"Noisy driving,WORN Rt REAR wheel bearing"

"Both rear wheel bearing assemblies had to be replaced. The vehicle has low mileage, thus should not be ready for new bearings. I replaced them both."

"Rear wheel bearings became extremely noisy and had to be replaced on both our 2014 Subarus"

"rear wheel bearings were making excessive noise and were replaced"

"Humming noise behind the back seat underneath the car brought it in dealership claimed to have changed baring but still have humming noise"

"The wheel bearings started going out, very loud noise, cost 1500 to fix"

"Both rear bearings about 80k miles"

"this is the forth wheel bearing assembly I have had replaced, one of which is a prior replacement and the mechanic states that my two front bearing will be in need in the not too distant future. I have never had this happen on any other make"

"This stands out for me as I've had the wheel bearings on the rear driver side replaced twice, and the passenger rear once. this seems like a lot for a vehicle that is only 10 years old."

"front passenger side door lock only operates manually"

"Left rear window then right passenger windows would not function. Had new modules? installed by local repair shop"

"The key would sometimes refuse to come out when I shut off the vehicle. The mechanic suggested the battery might be dying so we put a new one in. It was fine for 2-3 months, but the problem has returned."

"The module that controls the power liftgate died. I'm told it will cost $800 to replace. The power liftgate no longer works, but the liftgate can be open/closed manually."

"Car's key kept sticking in the ignition, Finally I couldn't get the key out of the ignition and had to have it repaired. A switch had to be replaced beneath the steering mechanism."

"the backup camera color goes off every so often, I can no longer play audio books as it won't connect and every so often I get a warning that the passenger seat airbag is not working, but it is just a loose connection under the seat"

"Passenger side rear window no longer operates."

"The problem was part of a computer part failure that I already told you about."

"It turned out the tire light was an indication that the one of the computers was going out. The door lock followed not 2 weeks later. I got to keep the drivers side unlocked until the computer was replaced."