2015 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems

Vehicle in garage, witnessed load explosion. Upon investigation found left rear of vehicle sagging with piece of coil spring below vehicle. This is part of a recall that is not considered a safety issue based on the letter sent to us by subaru which quotes "please note that this potential damage to the rear coil spring does not affect the safe operation of your vehicle".

Rear strut spring failed without warning. I have retained the failed spring and its counterpart. Looks like a metal fracture.

Vehicle is garaged, no towing, no heavy loads and no accidents. Vehicle was parked in garage and heard a bang. Next day after moving vehicle, noticed driver's side bumper was much lower than right and found one of the coil springs broken and on the garage floor.

Own a 2015 subaru forester 2.0 xt touring. Have driven 48,200 miles. Have driven on regular highways/roads with zero off-roading.

We noticed that the right rear of the forester was 4-5 inches lower than the left. On inspection of the suspension, I noticed that the right rear coil spring was broken. This was confirmed by the subaru dealer.

While pulling out of garage heard a clang of metal falling on concrete. Stopped and found a 4 inch section of metal coil spring. It appeared rusted from inside out where it broke.

My car started to look low in the driver side rear. It has only 26,000 miles on it, is not rusted and has never been in an accident, pothole or off road driving. The suspension coil or spring broke right off.

Rear coil spring broke causing spring to slowing work its way down to control arm and car to sag. This happened with the vehicle sitting in the driveway, but it isn't something that could be noticed, until the vehicle is out on the road.

On july 30 2019 I came back from a 6 week vacation. My subaru sat in my driveway while on vacation, I got in the car to move it , I noticed it wasn't sitting right. I asked my boyfriend to check my tires thinking one was low or flat.

The car was wobbly and went in for service and they found one rear strut the technician took it for a drive and the other one broke on him. It costs me $1390 to fix it and I drove it on the highway and it still wobbly. Subaru does not want to acknowledge the fact there is a major issue with this vehicle.

Car was not moving and sitting in my driveway. When I noticed the left rear body frame low, almost touching the tire. Looked under car and found broken spring pieces, that was totally rusted inside out.

Right rear coil spring broke while car was parked. Car has only 43,000 miles and has never been used for towing, off-roading, and no accidents.

Less than two days after having routine service maintenance done at a subaru dealership, I was driving my 2015 subaru forester with just over 46,000 miles on it on a city street when I heard a thump and noticed something didn't feel right in the back of the vehicle. I was driving on flat pavement and did not hit anything that would have caused damage to the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact's son noticed that the vehicle was leaning. When the contact look underneath the vehicle, he noticed that both rear springs were detached.

I was pulling out of a parking spot yesterday when I heard a loud bang. I had difficulty driving home on the street with brakes & steering even at a very slow speed. Car had to be towed to subaru today.

Every right hand turn, I hear a light metallic ‘tap’ on the rear, inside fender well…. I’ve been told by an independent auto mechanic, that it’s the ‘rear coil springs’ that are making the noise. There is No Recall for this issue or Rear Struts.

Rear suspension is garbage, is rusted and broken and seized to the vehicle. The spring has fallen off the strut. Did not know what the weird noise was, but apparently it is the rear suspension.

Had to have both rear struts & strut mounts replaced at only 52000 miles.

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she noticed an abnormal noise coming from the passenger’s side wheel while the vehicle was shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated.

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while pulling out of the driveway, he heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the driver’s side wheel bearing had failed and needed to be replaced.

I took the car in for inspection, the mechanic told me that both rear coil springs were broken. Both rear strut assemblies had to be replaced. According to this link, this issue was the subject of a recall in japan last year: I cannot find a direct link to the japanese transportation ministry recall, but this appears to be somewhat common, and is unusual for a 5 year old vehicle.

Right rear coil spring broke on my 2015 subaru forster. Was not aware when it happened. Took car to a garage on 5/2/2020 to rotate the tires, and the mechanic immediately discovered it.

The rear spring broke. It appears the plastic coating on the spring became brittle and allowed the salt spray from the winter roads into the spring which rusted and broke. This care has only 63k miles on the odometer.

November of 2019 left rear coil spring was replaced not sure when this one happened. January 11, 2020 back out of my driveway started going forward and the right coil spring broke. Only 29000 miles on car

In may of 2018, with 59000 miles on my subaru, the right rear coil spring broke. It was replaced, free of charge, by subaru. At the time, I stated that it must be a defect and the left spring should be changed but it was stated that it was inspected and was fine.

Like many others - rear coil spring has broken at 60,000 miles. This is a huge safety issue as it may cause severed brake like with immediate loss of braking or tire blowout. Subaru has an updated spring and of course, will recommend replacing both springs and alignment at our expense.

While the vehicle was stationary and parked for a period of 1 week both rear coil springs broke. My mechanic said the rusted from the inside out and the vehicle can not be driven till repairs are made due to safety issue. The vehicle only has 39,000 miles on it.

I brought my 2015 subaru forrester into sheehy subaru for a va safety inspection and other work. I was advised that my right, rear coil had a crack in it. When I saw it, it was obvious that about one half coil turn on the bottom was totally detached (photo).

The passenger side rear suspension coil broke while on a trip. It didn't break while driving but in the evening I heard a loud pop thinking something hit the car from above. However, the next day the car wheel well and tire were almost touching.

Rear coil spring failure. Took car into dealership for pa state safety inspection. Was told (and personally verified) that right rear coil spring was broken.

'springs' I had the unfortunate experience of having a broken spring that just snapped while driving on a regular straight road. The first dealer I brought the car to tried to blame me and charge me a ridiculous amount to fix. I contacted subaru of america and after a few back and forth emails and calls another dealer fixed the one that was broken.

While driving my car on a clear, warm day, my daughter drove over a speed bump and the rear springs both broke leaving the car undriveable. At first, I was angry with her, thinking that she had hit the speed bump too hard, but upon doing research on the problem, I discovered dozens of similar complaints in regard to the same situation.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. While driving approximately 55 MPH, both rear coil springs fractured. The contact drove the vehicle to baierl subaru (9545 perry pkwy, pittsburgh, pa 15237) where it was diagnosed that both rear coil springs fractured and needed replacement.

Had just got done registering my 2015 forester with 69k miles. Had replaced my tires since they were needed to be done for inspection and as I was reversing out of the shop it felt like I had popped my tire. Got out and saw the whole rear driverside spring shot down through the strut.

2015 subaru forster with 50,098 miles. Car was parked in my garage. I was the only person in it and there was no baggage or load.

During routine 45000 car maintenance (oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection) the technician discovered that the rear driver's side coil spring had rusted away from its' retaining brackets (top and bottom) and was hanging loose around the shock absorber and could be wiggled or rotated by hand. Initial cost estimate is $1300.00 to replace both springs.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. While the contact was loading groceries into the trunk of the vehicle, she stepped back and noticed that the vehicle was very low. There was no warning indicator illuminated.

Broken left rear coil spring at 52,600 miles. Dealer stated this is a known issue with this model year.

Both rear springs broken at the lower perch of the strut. Car has 9533 miles. Subaru replaced both springs for no cost because it was a safety issue.

On may 15, 2019 I approached my forester in the parking garage and noticed that the left rear suspension was low (I am not sure if the left suspension broke when I was driving slowly of if the vehicle was static). As I drove down the ramps in the parking garage, I heard a loud noise from the back of the car.

Both left and right rear springs and struts broke and needed to be replaced.

Rear passenger coil spring cracked. Vehicle only has 29800 miles. Never over loaded and only driven on paved roads.

The cv axle joint went bad at 90k. Clicking noise. I thought that was an issue for down the road.

Drivers side lower control arm have worn out twice with in 24 months. On any street or highhway was getting a knocking noise. First time my private mechanic stated it was bad.

Excessive oil loss, 1 qt per 3,000 miles. Started around 90,000 miles. Mileage now 129,000 miles.

Right rear suspension spring broke while vehicle was parked. Dealership replaced only one spring.

2015 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to rear coil spring safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the NHTSA website states the vehicle does not have any open recalls, specifically coil spring.

The rear coil springs have both broken. This was discovered while the vehicle was parked but appears to have been broken for a long time due to rust on broken ends.

The left rear coil/strut broke. It appears to be rust issue. There are about 40000 miles on this vehicle.

Rear driver side spring coil piece fell off in garage while car was stationary. Didnt know what it was. didn't notice piece in garage until until spouse was at work.

Rear left coil broke on subaru forrester. 2015 forrester should not seemingly have this issue. The broken coil was rusted through.

The rear driver side suspension failed.

At about 78,000 miles the driver's side rear coil spring broke. This requires a replacement of both the coil spring and strut on the driver's side of the car. Additionally it was recommended to replace the passenger's side as it may fail too.

Mechanic noticed a small piece of the left rear suspension spring had rusted through and broken off while the car was up on a lift. Unclear exactly when the spring had broken.

Left rear coil spring just broke while in my driveway, no off road driving. Car now tilts and I fear it is going to ruin the tire. I am unable to find any parts store that carries the part - it appears that a large number of owners are having the same problem with the coil springs.

Rear coil spring - left side. Broke at low speed entereing garage. No rust/corrosion on exterior of break.

Within the span of ~3-5 months, both rear coil springs have broken. I'm not sure when/how the first broke; noticed a tilt in the vehicle (from the rear the left side was distinctly lower than the right). Took vehicle in for an oil change some weeks after left spring broke (still waiting for replacement part), they noted that the right rear spring was also broken.

Right rear coin spring failed (broke). Appears to be rusted through the coil. Discovered when vehicle was stationary and on a lift.

I took my car in for a recall on brake light switch and stohlman subaru told me the right rear spring was broken, but the parts are out of stock. They reccommend replacing both rear springs at $700-800, when they are available. A hardship for me as I am a senior.

At 40k miles, the rear suspension coil spring is found broken during a regular oil change and brake inspection. The spring is rusted inside out. Mechanics said it is rare that this part would break in the lifetime of a car.

Coil spring of rear strut broke, only 53k miles and not taken offroad. Car was parked in our driveway and it just "popped" and I found a piece of the coil on the ground. There are multiple complaints about this exact issue for 2014 and 2015 foresters and this can be dangerous if it snaps while turning.

Failed state safety inspection at 25,594 miles due to two broken rear coil springs.total cost to replace: $560.94 plus tax.

Rear coil spring broke after car had only 20,800 miles

Driver side lower control arm bushing wearing out prematurely poor design.