2003 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2003

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2003 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 261 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2003 Subaru Forester.

2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

58000 mi

US $50
Check engine light came on because fuel filler vacuum misread. 
137000 mi

US $237
Windshield wiper transmission needed replacement. Wiper motor was unaffected. 
177000 mi Car caught on fire, repairs would have been too entensive. Insurance company totalled the car. 

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2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

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