2007 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2007

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2007 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

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2007 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

99700 mi

US $1000
Power steering pump needs to be replaced 
106000 mi

US $500
All 4 links had to be replaced. Front struts were replaced 
113000 mi

US $400
Rear sway bar rusted through 

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2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

66000 mi

£300
Rear self levelling shock absorbers sagging and leaking oil (MOT advisory). Replaced with Pedders EZ fit kit. 
133000 mi Bad wheel bearing. Replaced front struts. 

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2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

30944 mi

C $326
Right front strut was leaking - replaced. also, good deal on new tires. no cost- warrenty. 
131000 mi

US $770
Replaced left wheel bearing, did brakes & re-aligned. 
104000 mi Front sway bar end links replaced 
73000 mi

US $61
Rear stabilizer bushings are going to be replaced 
73000 mi

US $65
Rear stabilizer bushing were worn and were replaced. Two exhaust hangers were also repaired at the same time. 
82000 mi Replaced the left front ball joint. 

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2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

114700 mi

C $380
Right rear wheel bearing changed without removing hub from vehicle 
200000 mi

US $1400
Wheel bearing and a ball joint. Both front control arms 
61000 mi

US $300
Two rear self-leveling struts needed replacement. Replaced with Monroe regular struts. 
88000 mi

US $325
replace front wheel bearing; loud grinding noise from front end identified problem 
129000 mi

US $700
Replaced leaking steering rack with new unit 
81000 mi

US $840
Both rear wheel bearings were beginning to make noise and were replaced prior to failure as preventive maintenance. 
89900 mi Front struts and rear shocks had to be replaced. All four tires replaced due to cupping from worn shocks. 

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2007 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems

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