Electrical System Related Problems of the 2009 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2009 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
18
Ignition problems
1
Wiring problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2009 Subaru Forester

The Electrical System problem

The engine turns off unexpectedly while my car was in motion. I started my car and then it shut off after a few minutes in the middle of the road on my residential street. I believe my car is affected by recall NHTSA campaign 19v297000.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Ignition doesn't recognize valet key, "security" light on dash comes on, key won't turn and car won't start.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

While vehicle was parked outside, noticed side lights were on, car was not on. After entering the vehicle noticed a smell of burned plastic. Tried multiple ways to shut off the side lights, couldn't do it.   Read details...


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