| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2003 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (1%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 261 repairs.
2003 Subaru Forester body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 106000 mi | Cracked moon roof. Engineered incorrectly? Too big. Eventually cracked in the direct heat of the sun. |
| 96000 mi US $25 |
Exterior trim piece adjacent to lower right of left rear door had come loose and the attachment toggle was damaged, so it couldn't be secured. Six Star Service ordered a replacement piece and installed it. Took five minutes. |
2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 139100 mi US $983 |
Front subframes replaced. One of the sub frames had a small rust bubble which turned out to be the whole bottom rusted out after some poking with a screw driver. The other one was mostly rust free but was going to need replacement soon so I did them as a pair. |
| 87000 mi US $43 |
Moonroof will not open/close. cleaned and lubricated |
| 86000 mi | The moonroof refused to close more than halfway. |
| 73000 mi US $63 |
Removal of rattling exhaust shield |
| 58000 mi US $450 |
loud noise from engine - turned out to be engine bay heat shield misalignment. |
| 145000 mi US $307 |
Defective gusset in side mirrors caused extensive wind noise. Problem is manufacturer's defect which was adjusted numerous times but never corrected. Subaru finally provided a new part to permanenty (I hope) correct the problem at my expense. |
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