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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (31%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 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

112000 mi

US $200
Shifter bushing were replaced 
113000 mi

US $1500
Clutch seized 

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2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

133000 mi Front CV joint noise. 

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2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

109000 mi

US $1800
Master bearing of clutch went out; clutch replaced. 
177000 mi

US $2100
Catastrophic transmission failure. Required replacement in full. 
117200 mi

C $1160
Clutch seized - throw bearing fried, clutch totally worn (first clutch replacement @176Km) 

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2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

120900 mi

C $586
Replaced both front cv boots, oil change, filter and inspection of brakes. Rotate tires 
225000 mi

US $900
left front axle Drive shaft replaced because of worn universal joint 
38440 mi Transmission replaced in August. This was for a trans oil leak from the job. 
64900 mi RF outer axle boot damaged/leaking at pre-purchase inspection. Dealer replaced 
60000 mi

US $214
automatic transmission shift cable replaced 
161000 mi Transmission cooling line failed 
93000 mi

A $280
Broken driveshaft replaced 

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2007 Subaru Forester Transmission Problems

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