2009 Subaru Forester engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2009 Subaru Forester — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving to work, and the car wouldn't accelerate, it also handled roughly. The check engine light, cruise control light was flashing, along with vehicle dynamics control warning light. I had my car towed, as it wasn't drivable. My local garage repaired my car, I received 4 new spark plugs…”
filed Nov 23, 2012
“For some odd reason on monday, april 23 my check engine light came on, my awd indicator, and the cruise control light started flashing all at once. I came into work and googled the above items along with my make and model of the car...much to my surprise multiple links, items, and threads appeared…”
filed Apr 26, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 08V460000 · Sep 11, 2008
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Forester | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Forester | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Forester | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 Forester | 6 | 2% |
| 2008 Forester | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 Forester | 6 | 8% |
| 2006 Forester | 11 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.