Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems |
Component/system defect: failed thermo control valve (tcv) leading to sudden vehicle power loss / limp mode. Description of safety incident: while operating my vehicle at highway speeds late at night, the thermo control valve (tcv) failed catastrophically without warning. Read details...
Vehicle vibrate starting at 50 mph and gets excessive at 65mph and up, while cruising in the highway. The vibration can be felt on the steering wheel and the driver seat seat. Read details...
This 2020 Subaru Forester has experienced repeated failures involving the auto start/stop system. When stopped in traffic, the system shuts the engine off as designed, but on multiple occasions the engine has failed to restart normally when the driver needed to proceed. Read details...