Air Conditioner problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Six problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 2017 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2017 Forester.

1 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2019

Air conditioning is blowing ambient air. Purchased August 1, 2016. Has 47,900 miles and suddenly started blowing warm on July 3, 2019. I have read there is a known issue with the compressors in this model and have an appointment with my dealership July 18, 2019. The issue is independent of being stationary, moving, in gear, or parked. As a known problem I am hoping for a recall to fix the issue, but have not yet seen one in spite of numerous complaints filed.

2 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2019

I went to dealership because my air conditioning was not working and they said there was no freon and did sniffer and could not find a leak. They added freon then took it home on a Friday and by Monday it was blowing warm on drivers side and tepid on passenger side. I brought it back to dealership and in fact it was as I said in the beginning the compressor was broken. If I would have been after 36k I would have had to pay for it. Also my siriusxm channels did not work and they had to update at dealership. Again if not within 36 k I would have had to pay for repair. Every person in waiting room have had similar repair issues within first two years. It was ridiculous when we compared notes. The warranty covered but it took time.

3 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2018

My air condition blows hot air in the summer. The air compressor is broken. It is amazing that the new car has this kind of problem. The design defects caused me the hot summer!.

4 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2018

Air conditioning lines/condenser is defective in 2017 forrester. Firm should be conducting a recall, but has not. Dealership indicated that this is known problem with this make and model.

5 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2017

While driving on the highway yesterday 2/9/17, the car was severely vibrating at the speed of about 60- 65. It was unbearable. My whole body was shaking and stuff on the passenger seat was almost falling down. Fuel vs mileage gauage on digital screen was visibly shaking. Steering wheel was so severely vibrating that my hands and arms remained shaking even after I arrived my destination. It was about 30minute drive on the higyway. I felt I was in vibrating massage chair all the way. It was snow day but the highway was perfectly cleared of snow. I was not speeding. I bought this car 8/6/17. It started giving me problem since September, first air conditional didn't work at 1000miles then I received a recall letter saying transmission fluid might not be filled enough on October. Of course they found it wasn't filled enough when I brought it to the service. They sold defective car and called it great product.

6 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2016

Driver side vents are blowing warm air when air conditioner is turned on. Only 1400 miles on since I bought a brand new last month 8/6/16.




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