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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%)

Chart based on 240 repairs.
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2014 Subaru Forester other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 10 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

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD

75341 mi

US $16
replace cracked plastic windshield washer Y pipe under cowl. 
82000 mi

US $30
windshield washer plastic Y broke and crumbled in pieces. 
68200 mi

A $220
Wheel stud jammed on, needed replacement 
79000 mi

US $12
replace cracked plastic windshield washer Y pipe under cowl. 
16120 mi

C $27
Rear Windshield wiper blade broke. Wiper blade assembly had to be replaced with Subaru brand part. 
22940 mi

C $850
Front tires worn down on edges. All 4 tires replaced. 
8000 mi Persistent chemical odor > 6 months owned. Eyes irrit'd. Per dealer: No problem found: Door gaskets? Some coolant vapor escaping into cabin intake air vent, as designed? (Coolant tank opens/closes regularly, releasing chemical vapor.) 
40000 mi

US $302
A large piece of the floor pan deadner came off and wrapped around the drive shaft. The car had to be towed to dealer.Dealer did not have parts. Claimed this was a first time problem; but when they found out that it had happened so often... 

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2014 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

36580 mi

C $105
Stuck lugnuts 
39680 mi

C $130
Stuck lugnut bolts 

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2014 Subaru Forester Other Problems

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