Other Fuel System Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 353 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (312 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system tank assembly (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Other Fuel System problems of Subaru Forester

The Other Fuel System problem

When stopped at an intersection the car stalled. It would not restart for three minutes and caused a dangerous situation for my family and children in the car while traffic was moving. There were no warning signs, lights, or engine codes. The problem is random and cannot reproduced.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

On two separate occasions, our car stalled while I was driving on a major highway at 60 - 70 mph. (2016 Subaru Forester) the first incident was on Friday, June 21, 2019 on PA route 283. The second incident occurred on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Pump problem

Car nearly stalls when starting from stop after sitting at light or intersection when in regular (not sport) mode. Especially occurs when having to turn from a stop and accelerate faster. Have almost been hit by oncoming traffic several times. Does not occur in the other modes.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problem

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the vehicle ran out of fuel on the highway with seventy miles still remaining on the fuel gauge. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to williams Subaru of sayre (222 spring st, sayre, PA 18840, (570) 888-9691)   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Tank Mounting problem

The check engine light came on while driving and stayed on. That meant something was amiss with the emissions control system, probably a loose gas cap. I checked the cap, took it off and retightened it until I heard the proper clicking sound. The light remained on the rest of the trip home.   Read details...




Forester Service Bulletins
Forester Safety Recalls
Forester Defect Investigations