2004 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2004

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2004 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 213 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2004 Subaru Forester.

2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

143800 mi

US $200
hood latch doesn't shut fully-push down aftr opening hood y it will not close fully-slamming hood no help, pushing down by sitting on hood edge worked 2x-removed/cleaned/reinstall, will probably last 10k, repeat issue from about 10k ago 

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2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

174400 mi After purchasing car, I noticed a large crack in the windshield under the wipers. The dealership replaced this at no cost to me. 

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2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

88660 mi

C $400
Rear hatch lock replaced 
130200 mi

C $200
Wiper linkages where slack, had to change linkage 

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