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2010 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (4%)

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2010 Subaru Forester brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

110000 mi

US $40
Rear pads rplaced 
73000 mi

US $150
Shudder in steering. Stuck brake caliper piston upon inspection. 
81000 mi

US $285
Caliper pistons stuck again. 
85000 mi

US $450
Both driver side calipers had pistons sticking. 
89800 mi

US $175
Had car in to get all four brake pads and rotors replaced, also needed one brake caliper replaced. Brake stuck on the ride home, so I had to bring it back. 
134000 mi

US $698
Replaced right front caliper, old one was sticking. Cost about $220, parts and labor. 
151000 mi

US $500
Stuck caliper, replaced that, plus pads and rotors. 
175000 mi

US $450
Stuck right front caliper, replaced that, plus discs and pads 
207000 mi

US $1000
Brakes worn. Replaced pads and rotors. 

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2010 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

130000 mi

US $400
Rotors replaced. Causing vibrations when braking. 
88000 mi

US $600
Replace rear brake pads and rotors 
77809 mi

US $400
Replaced all 4 rotors and pads and both front calipers. Bleed fluid. 
67000 mi

US $325
Replace master cylinder, oil change ar same time 
47120 mi

C $1500
Rotors, drums, pads. Jan/17 had reg. maint. done & Subaru (Edm.)said brakes, etc.were good. Jun/17 after problems with having new summer tires put on (at a local company), bolts kept loosening & front tire was almost falling off - extreme vibrating. The local tire company had to torque the bolts 3 times! There was loud screeching sound after all this & tire co. said its because of aluminum rims and its brakes, etc. 
48980 mi

C $1023
rear pads, discs, rotors (nearly metal on metal) told about in June replaced in September. 
18000 mi

US $86
Right front seized caliper. Dealer serviced brakes, said they need yearly preventive service (dealer never told us that before). Infrared thermometer showed right front still running hot. Back to dealer, dealer had no explanation. Sold car. 
35960 mi

C $60
Brake inspection revealed that the brakes were sticking. Brake lubrication due at 64,000km. Dealer advised that insufficient amount of lubrication used by other dealer. 
47400 mi

C $600
Front brakes sticking. Insufficient or ineffective lubrication. Brakes were not due for service for another 12,000KM. Brakes were cleaned and lubricated. 
33480 mi

C $60
Brake calipers sticking, even though servied at Subaru recommended intervals by the dealer. 
58900 mi

C $350
After requiring new rear calipers last year, dealer service found that the front calipers were seized and now also needed replacing. These crappy factory parts corrode immediately, and regular brake service and lubrication does not help! 
76880 mi

C $1100
Ticking from brakes at low speeds was reported for a second time. Dealer could not duplicate so did nothing. I suspect that rear rotors are shot...again. They corrode badly and then eat the pads. I spend $800/yr for brake work on this car! Dealer completely missed TWO sticking calipers when we had it inspected by them in early October. My local mechanic found the problem in minutes, sticking calipers ate pads and rotors, needed full brake parts all around. 
115280 mi The parking brake was too tightly adjusted which resulted in overheating and warping of the rear brake disk. 
103000 mi

US $2900
Brakes replaced 
83000 mi

US $100
Replace rear brake pads. 

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