Table 1 shows 16 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2011 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine burning oil (16 problems).
I have a single-owner 2011 automatic-transmission Subaru Forester [145k miles]. In a parking lot, I started the car as usual and shifted into reverse. I immediately noticed another car was approaching behind me and reflexively pushed on the brake to give the oncoming vehicle the right of way. Read details...
Our Forester has been burning an excessive amount of oil. Thought it was leaks at first and have spent about 2500 fixing those. Keeps losing oil so must be burning it. Took an oil consumption test at dealer which lasts 1200 miles. Failed because it didn't make it 650 miles before it ran out of oil. Read details...
Leaky cylinder head gaskets made oil leak into cooling system. Car began rattling and engine warning lights all came on. Subaru knows this is an issues with this and may other years cars yet refuses to do anything about it. Looking at a costly $3k fix. Not drivable otherwise. Read details...