Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the mass air flow sensor (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Mass Air Flow Sensor problems | |
| Instrument Panel Failure problems | |
| Starter Relay problems | |
| Software problems | |
| O2 Sensor problems |
The vehicle will just stall. It has happened three times; usually at a stop sign or slowing down to turn. I have had it towed and in the shop, and they can't find anything wrong with it. No error messages. One shop cleaned the throttle body and thought that might be the problem. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. While traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost all power without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mass air flow sensor Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. While coming to a stop, the vehicle made an intermittent clunking sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle had a lot of electrical issues. Read details...