Subaru Forester Power Steering Malaysia

The Subaru Forester SJ (2013–2018) and SK (2019+) are popular AWD SUVs in Malaysia using the FB25 2.

Subaru Forester Power Steering

Forester EPS: Forester SK (2019+) and SJ (2013–2018) use electric power steering (EPS); no hydraulic fluid to change; steering feel is tuned by ECU; EPS motor failure shows as EPAS warning light on dash
Forester older SH hydraulic: SH Forester (2009–2012) uses hydraulic power steering; check power steering fluid level at every oil change; fluid is red/pink — check for discolouration; replace fluid every 80,000 km or if contaminated
Forester EPS heavy steering: if EPS-equipped Forester feels heavy or pulls — first check tyre pressure and alignment; if alignment and tyres are correct, EPAS fault code via SSM4 confirms EPS issue; EPS motor or torque sensor replacement required
Forester EyeSight and steering: EyeSight on Forester includes lane keep assist which applies steering torque corrections; if lane keep is over-correcting or pulling, calibrate EyeSight camera first; do not assume EPS fault before checking EyeSight calibration