36 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2019 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2019 Forester.
Vehicle quickly developed a "surge, sputtering, jerk" type action when coasting or maintaining speeds above 35mph. Also when braking, there is good and predictable speed reduction until about 10mph when the transmissions seems to unlock and the car lunges forward since there is suddenly not enough brake pressure because the transmission has shifted for some reason. Dealer has been able to replicate the issue but has no known fix. Brand new car 1 month old and it runs like a brand new car should, until you get to maintaining cruising speeds. Very disappointing to have this one issue with something that is otherwise a fantastic car.