Is the battery in my Subaru Forester undersized?
Yes. The factory battery in my 2014 lasted barely over 2 years. Factory batteries, at least before 2019, are undersized. I noticed that it suddenly started to crank slowly. I put in a new higher capacity battery (made by Deka). Back to normal cranking and shows no sign of giving out.
Are there any problems with the Subaru Forester?
2017 was even worse for the Subaru Forester in terms of battery problems. More drivers complained of these same problems including a weak battery, one that would not hold a charge, one that died frequently for apparently no reason. The Subaru BRZ is essentially the same vehicle as the Toyota 86.
Is the battery on my Subaru Outback working?
Across-the-board, there are very few other issues with the Outback for this year so if the battery works then this is a fairly reliable vehicle. The problem is the battery is the biggest issue and many drivers have already reported it as a problem.
Are there any battery problems with the Subaru BRZ?
Overall, the Subaru BRZ is actually one of the most well-made models the company produces with not just a lack of battery problems, but a lack of almost any issues whatsoever. If you’re in the market for a sports car, you could do a lot worse than a Subaru BRZ.
How often should I replace my Forester battery?
The battery is a little more expensive than the Walmart one, but since Costco doesn’t actually check if the battery is actually bad, you could potentially replace your battery every 4 years for free for the rest of your life! Walmart Everstart in my 03 Forester, no issues.
Why is my Subaru Forester not able to run?
After a while, and after a bunch of repeated use, that theoretical fuel tank will shrink so small that it can’t support you driving the car because it doesn’t hold enough fuel to run the engine.
Is there a cure for a Subaru WRX battery?
A new battery is a band-aid fix for most WRX owners, even going from the undersized stock batter to an 800cca battery. The “cure” for most is to follow up with TSB# is 11-174-17R and have the ECU reflashed to get a better charging duty cycle.
When was the last time I replaced my battery?
The replacement lasted until the fall of 2018 (probably still okay, but 5 years is puching it. Replaced it with an AGM battery. So far, no problems.
Why does my Subaru WRX battery keep dying?
This is a widely documented problem in the WRX world, as well. To make it simple: Subaru greatly reduced the duty cycle of the alternator to only come on when certain conditions apply, thus, the battery is often undercharged, and dies quicker.