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2009 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 322 repairs.
2009 Subaru Forester other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (77%)
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.
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48460 mi C $400 |
windshield washer tubes kinked and couldn`t spray |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 145hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 82540 mi $50 |
Headlight senzor broken arm. The arm was repaired, Senzor was good. |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 29000 mi | Power steering hose replaced |
| 22000 mi | Gas cap line snapped, was replaced. |
| 27900 mi | My wife had a tire monitor sensor replaced at Wal-Mart. It caused of an air leak that existed since the car was purchased, the dealer service department ignored it. She also bought a new tire. Now we need 3 more, because of AWD system. |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $50 |
Door handle front passenger stopped opening door. Repaired cable |
| 84500 mi US $509 |
Replaced 4 tires and front and rear alignment. |
| 28000 mi | Window fluid for back window did not work correctly. Manufacturing problem - hose was leading to spray was bent. |
| 3000 mi | Car clanks and creaks loudly when turned off. |
| 16000 mi US $200 |
Driver manual door lock stopped functioning. It would lock with the electric switch but not the manual. Determined that it was detached. |
| 1000 mi | Drivers side door lock stopped functioning. Froze in either locked or unlocked position and was unable to either open door, or lock it once closed. Dealer determined the linkage between lock control and door lock became disconnected. Drivers side-view mirror is significantly distorted. After dealer ordered replacement mirror, it was determined that the factory producing the mirrors is having an issue and no good glass is available. Will replace when good part is available. |
| 17000 mi | Gas cap strap broke in half for no reason. |
| 52000 mi | Strap to gas cap broke for the second time. Part replaced under extended warranty. |
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