2015 Subaru Forester wheels problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2015 Subaru Forester — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2 rear wheel bearings failed on low milage vehicle.although car is 10 years old it is well maintained and has 57k miles on od.never driven off road or in water. Perhaps worse three studs and lugs had to be replaced due to snapping off. Apparently this is common as the same story was told to others…”
filed Jun 23, 2026
“The wheel hub bolt stud and nut freeze/lock up. They break apart when the technician attempts to remove to perform tire rotation. It is a common problem with the Subaru Forester. I have had to replace 2, so far. Dealer charges $200+ for replacing it. Subaru has not stepped up to take responsibility…”
filed May 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Forester | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Forester | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 Forester | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 Forester | 15 | 4% |
| 2014 Forester | 11 | 3% |
| 2012 Forester | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Forester | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 Forester | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.