Three problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2015 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2015 Forester.
I was pulling out of a parking spot yesterday when I heard a loud bang. I had difficulty driving home on the street with brakes & steering even at a very slow speed. Car had to be towed to Subaru today. The control arm was totally rusted through & broke apart.
Drivers side lower control arm have worn out twice with in 24 months. On any street or highhway was getting a knocking noise. First time my private mechanic stated it was bad. Took it to dealer their mechanic said there was no problem. Few weeks later went back to dealer for same reason. Then they admitted it was bad and repaired. Now on 2/18/19 I have the same problem. Went to the dealer their mechanic said everything was fine . Everything nice and tight. Took the vehicle which was still making the noise for state inspection he stated the lower control arm was bad . Now I must go back to the dealer for them to get warranty approval to repair. This is constantly making me do everything twice because the dealer mechanic fails ti be honest.
Driver side lower control arm bushing wearing out prematurely poor design.