Subaru Forester owners have reported 753 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 32 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (643 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I have a 2016 Subaru Forester and started 3 weeks ago with a problem when I turn it on all the lights on the dashboard turn on and the car won't star. The mechanic has changed the battery and the problem continues. It's happened three times now that it's suddenly shut off while I'm driving. Read details...
Wiring harness, transmission, soy based - destroyed by rodents at 600 miles, 9 months. Vehicle on home drive, daylight, as our basement was repaired from flood damage. 1 week on driveway. Read details...
Battery died and had to be replaced Read details...
On March 2, 2021 I needed to get to an appointment and my car wouldn't start, nor would my fob work to even open the doors. After calling for assistance they jumped the battery. Then I brought it to Subaru where they did a complete diagnostics test and found that the battery was defective. Read details...
Ikey will not come out of the ignition switch after the car is stopped, put in park, brake [peddle depressed. Read details...