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2014 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

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2014 Subaru Forester brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD

44000 mi

US $60
Multiple Dashboard lights on. ABS, AT oil temp, Hill descent, and Eye Sight on. Had Brake Lever Switch replaced because of information obtained on Web. After one week the lights came back on. Still researching issue. Not fixed. 
113000 mi

US $460
replace pads, cut rotors 

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2014 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD

51000 mi

US $1100
replaced rotors and pads 
56000 mi

US $288
1 st brake job. Not bad 
57000 mi

US $500
New front brakes and rotors 
62000 mi

US $2300
Worn front brakes and damaged rotors. My fault!! 
76000 mi

US $450
rear brakes and rotors replaced 
19000 mi

US $160
Rear pads were worn from a sticking caliper. Cause was lack of driving. 
14400 mi hand brake needed tightening 
55000 mi

US $400
Also flushing brake fluid since it is near 60k miles 
105000 mi

US $75
Brake pad on rear drivers side was worn to metal. Replaced pad and refurbished caliper due to caliper sticking. 
22000 mi Faulty sensor caused the ABS, Hill Control and Stability Control lights to come on. 
53000 mi

US $350
Rear brakes replaced 
48500 mi Rear brake pads replaced due to wear 
84000 mi

US $900
New rotors and pads 
85000 mi

US $500
Both front Rotors and pads and one RF caliper 
19492 mi replace pads and rotors 
17000 mi All dynamic warning lights came on and stayed on. Part was ordered and replaced 
27000 mi Brake warning light came on for low fluid. Took it to dealer and they determined that there was a rusted screw that was allowing fluid to leak. They didn't have either the screw or the caliper in stock so had to order it. They gave me a ride home and the car was fixed the following day. No charge. 

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2014 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

43400 mi Rattling noise over bumps unless brakes are applied. Retorqued caliper bolts and serviced brake pads, but problem still persists. 

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2014 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

69440 mi Brakepad had diseapeared, only the metal was left, so on the warranty was the disk and pads changed 
19840 mi

$1050
replaced spring and pads set;  

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