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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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Chart based on 214 repairs.
2010 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 29 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
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearing was making whining noise, only left front, easy replacement. |
| 105000 mi US $1400 |
Sway bar links and bushings were bad, replaced. |
2010 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 89000 mi US $150 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing due to continuous rumbling at specific speeds |
| 98000 mi US $240 |
Right front wheel bearings replaced. |
| 120300 mi US $640 |
Clunking sound when going over small bumps. Sway bars bad. |
| 54000 mi | Creaking coming from front of vehicle, especially at low speeds. Only seemed to occur warm, sunny days. Front sway bar bushings were dried out and rubbing. A little silicon grease in the bushings fixed the problem. |
2010 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 117000 mi US $830 |
Both front wheel bearings loud and needed to be replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $500 |
rattle on bumpy road, replaced 4 struts and strut mounts |
| 25000 mi | Power steering rack was leaking and was replaced. |
| 206000 mi US $270 |
Power steering pump replaced. |
| 114700 mi C $1000 |
Both rear control arms were noisy, the ball joints were wearing out. |
| 91000 mi US $350 |
power steering pump and pulleys and belt were replaced |
| 127000 mi US $300 |
Bent tie rod replaced |
| 164000 mi US $360 |
Front-left wheel bearing replacement. |
| 103000 mi US $2900 |
Tie-rods replaced |
| 62000 mi US $395 |
Replaced sway bar on front axle. Dealer that sold me the car did not take care of it. |
| 35340 mi C $60 |
Front linkage and bushing repaired under warranty. Blown fuse for center console power socket. |
| 40000 mi US $500 |
bad tie rod end and alignment. |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
whistling noise at speed. |
| 61380 mi | Clunking began in Late August. In the dealer shop mid Sep. Estimate front and rear passenger sway link will require replacement soon. |
| 61880 mi C $300 |
Driver front wheel bearing making loud hum. Diagnosed and replaced with OEM. Also fixed sway bar links. |
| 33480 mi C $60 |
Front wheel bearing started making noise at 50,000km. This is the second time this has happened with this vehicle. |
| 52700 mi | Clunking coming from front passenger side. Diagnosed as worn stabilizer bushings (at 85,000km?? I just did them on my 1996 BMW with 400,000km on it!). Repaired under major component 5yr/100k warranty. |
| 83700 mi C $450 |
Second time the same wheel bearing has required replacement. |
| 94240 mi C $650 |
Had to replace the thing that attaches the rear sway bar. |
| 53000 mi US $250 |
Replaced tie rods |
| 64000 mi US $400 |
Due to squeaking, replaced driver side strut and strut mount. |
| 85200 mi US $600 |
rear struts were leaking |
| 23560 mi | Coolant leak detected. Dealer found the power steering return line was leaking fluid. It was replaced under warrantee. |
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