182-horsepower 2.5L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 20219000 mi | The glove box lock keeps falling out. Has happened three times so far (including once right after I got it back from the shop). Must be a very poor design. | ||
Jan 202212413 mi | Glove box lock just won't stay in place. Dealer has just acknowledged that this is a poor design (the release for the lock is right where your fingers go when you open the glove box). This time they just showed me how to put it back. I just leave it in the glove box compartment now; I wasn't going to worry about locking it anyway. |
182-horsepower 2.5L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
Sep 202132000 miUS $200 | Replaced pads |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 20227 mi | dashboard noise...better but still not fixed.. b pillar rattle |
Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States Mar 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 202118000 mi | Radio no audio |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 202264000 mi | Fuel evap canister filter plugged. Replaced filter, Covered under extended warranty |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Mar 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202211000 mi | Went in for an oil change. While I noticed a noise similar to a cv joint I wasn’t prepared to leave it for this. The mechanic came out about 30 minutes later and informed us that the noise was related to the transmission and that they had ordered a replacement. Sent me home with a loaner vehicle. They received the transmission and installed it the next morning under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Feb 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 202230000 mi | On a trip the "Thermo Control Valve" failed which in turn signaled the "check engine light" to be turned on (but not flashing) but it also turned off the Eyesight/Cruise Control/Collision Avoidance/Automatic Braking system off as well. The valve is locked on the wide open position and the car is drivable, but all the safety features and cruise control are inoperable. The needed parts are on back order and this seems to be a major mechanical issue around the nation. I am driving the car as is and will have to wait for my parts to arrive. The Asian logistics problem is making this problem worse. I'm told it will be 30 to 45 days before the parts arrive and my car can be repaired. To say I'm an unhappy customer would be an understatement. |
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Oct 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
May 202224000 mi | 12 volt accessory outlet had a blown fuse. |
182-horsepower 2.5L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Mar 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 202111900 mi | Chrome on door handle delaminated. Repaired by dealer under warranty | ||
Jun 202215000 mi | Chrome on Drivers door handle was coming off. Dealer installed new outside door handle |
Subaru Forester in Hawaii, United States Apr 2019 - Jun 2023 | |||
Jan 202223000 miUS $45 | The screeching sound was caused by a small rock between brake rotor and back plate |
Subaru Forester in Delaware, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 202118000 mi | Loose suspension Recall |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Oct 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 202129760 mi | Battery replaced. Failed after 2 1/2 years. Stop/Start model Expansion Valve replaced | ||
Sep 202133480 mi | Engine temperature control assembly showed fault |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 202233000 mi | Thermo Control Valve Failure |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States May 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 20205000 mi | Rear [power] lift gate not functioning. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 202238000 miUS $500 | new rotors and pads at all four wheels. I had to purchase rotors myself because the dealer had none available to sell. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Nov 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 202024800 mi | A/C system seals were leaking. system was purged and recharged with new seals | ||
Nov 202152080 miC $240 | rear wheel bearing (one failed, changed both) |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202230380 mi | Right rear wheel bearing started making noise. Took to dealer, properly diagnosed and repaired in about 3 hours. No charge still under warranty. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Nevada, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 202251000 miUS $40 | Engine light and misfire. Used stp aerosol carbon intake cleaner with 9 minute timer. It actually worked. The car started to run very poorly and backfire on cold start. This treatment cleared it up. Seriously amazed it worked. Car runs heat so far. About 1k since treatment. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 20184340 mi | The Harmon Kardon amplifier blew out after only a few months. It took about 4 weeks to get a replacement. Only one speaker was working | ||
May 20188060 miC $259 | regular service for 10000km, also tires changed, and looking into the steering system pulling side to side. And had stereo amp changed out. Original one blew out after a month, then took a while to get the part. |
Subaru Forester in Idaho, United States Oct 2022 - Oct 2022 | |||
Oct 202245440 miUS $100 | Transmission leak spotted while getting an oil change. Window chatter on rolling up and rolling down. |
Subaru Forester in Oklahoma, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 202120000 mi | Wiring harness replaced under goodwill. Car had check engine light right after we bought it. Looks like rodents chewed through the harness and it wasn't picked up when Heuberger inspected the vehicle and sold it to us |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Aug 2017 - Apr 2019 | |||
Dec 20172000 mi | I have had to add air to one of the tires approx. every 300 miles since I got the car; the "honeymoon" is over. |
Subaru Forester in Arkansas, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
Jun 20182700 miUS $165 | Nail in sidewall of rear tire. Replaced tire. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Mar 2018 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jul 20185000 mi | Hood misaligned |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Nov 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 202235960 miC $800 | Squeaking and brake drag. Pads, rotors and drums replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 202220000 mi | Passenger airbag error. Parts needed, not repaired. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 202232000 mi | Could not remove key from ignition switch. Was repaired under warranty. Mirror and overhead light stays on after closing doors. happens when opening door and closing without starting engine. The car still blinks that door is ajar. If not noticed will fully drain the battery overnight. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 20183100 mi | rattle coming from centre of dash, corrected this but still another rattle coming from dash closer to driver side | ||
Jul 202111160 mi | ongoing problem with rattles and squeaks from dash |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Oct 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201913000 mi | Power steering stopped working temporarily. Dealer could not find problem. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 | |||
Nov 20173200 mi | From new car consumed 1 quart every 600 miles. The dealer started an oil consumption test and am waiting to see the rate of burn for the next 1000 miles. If it consumes the same, dealer already stated that they will replace the engine under warranty. | ||
Apr 20189000 mi | engine was replaced after multiple oil consumption tests showed that the car was buring 2 quarts every 600 miles. | ||
Dec 201818000 mi | After having the original engine replaced a few months ago I dropped the car off for its third oil consumption test. The new engine is burning 2 quarts of oil every 1K miles. Initially the dealer stated it was part of its break-in period. Car continued to need a quart added every 500+ miles. Engine will most likely be replaced again under full warranty. Dealer has expressed that they will address an early lease termination with corporate. SiriusXM radio does not work fully. Radio will not display all stations. XM said headunit is bad or malfunctioning. Dealer tried a programming update but it did not resolve the XM radion functions being missing. | ||
Mar 201922000 mi | Third Oil consumption (second engine; first new engine at 2K miles) test came back that the car was burning 1 quart every 100 miles on the second engine. Subaru decided that the car needs a new engine (3rd engine in 22K miles) Due to car needing another engine Subaru North America proactively did a buyback. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Feb 2018 - Mar 2023 | |||
Feb 202257000 miUS $2000 | Center viscous differential failed. | ||
May 202259000 mi | Full engine replacement due to high oil consumption and failed oil consumption test. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Oct 2017 - Feb 2021 | |||
Mar 20181400 mi | Over one quart of engine oil consumed over first 1400 miles; oil and filter were changed and I am to monitor oil level going forward. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2016 - Dec 2021 | |||
Aug 20186200 mi | Misfire on #1 cylinder when started. Computer was fed an update and problem fixed |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Jul 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jun 20177000 mi | Transmission pan leaking. Dealer made adjustment under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
Jan 202272000 mi | Unknown battery drain. Replaced battery. Successful. | ||
Feb 202272000 mi | Condenser recall |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 20188000 mi | Window would not go down on driverside |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201826000 mi | Leak was noticed from transmission pan during normal oil change maintenance. Persisted between changes so they scheduled a time and replaced the gasket under warranty | ||
Jun 201831000 miUS $7 | Leak coming from oil pan identified shortly after oil change. Discovered washer had been bent during reinstallation. Changed part and replaced oil (again). No leaks since |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Jul 2016 - Nov 2020 | |||
Dec 20163000 mi | Heavy soot deposits on exhaust pipe tips. | ||
Mar 20174000 mi | S# transmission mode kept engine revs well below torque peak, which made no sense given S# mode is "performance mode". | ||
Jun 20175500 mi | engine runs roughly on mild inclines. excessive soot on tailpipes. Technician did basic ECU check, claimed there was no problem but that there was pending ECU reprogramming, not currently available. | ||
Sep 20177000 mi | engine runs roughly under light acceleration up hills. Technician added program update for proper high temperature operation, also corrected overfilled oil level (too much oil can raise havoc with valve timing adjusters). Repair did not correct rough engine performance up hills. | ||
Dec 20178000 miUS $73 | Engine continues to stumble when vehicle is traveling up long hills. Service tech has seen problem before but had no new programming or other assistance from Subaru to attempt adjustments or actual repair. | ||
Jun 201812000 mi | rear hatch control no longer working as expected (hatch no longer opens automatically when hatch button pressed). Technician claimed hatch was working properly. No parts replaced. | ||
Sep 201814000 miUS $60 | Engine stumbles/runs rough when vehicle is climbing moderate hills. technician applied carbon cleaner to valve system (direct injection engine) but found no problem. Problem has been occurring repeatedly and was present in '14 XT forester with same engine. Technician is now contacting factory field support for more info. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Aug 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 201812020 mi | Keyfob quit working, Battery was found to be okay, had to replace keyfob and reprogram to vehicle. Car makes popping noise in middle during driving (usually in deceleration, but not hard braking). Noise seems to come from left rear door. Dealer has been unable to reproduce. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2020 - Mar 2022 | |||
May 202139000 miUS $150 | CVT failed. Replaced under Subaru 100k CVT extended coverage. |
Subaru Forester in South Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Aug 2022 | |||
Aug 202245000 miUS $160 | During windshield replacement the eyesight went bad and cost $2500. The majority was covered by insurance, but unbelievable expense and difficulties getting it done. |
Subaru Forester in Missouri, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201814000 mi | Trim under the passenger window replaced |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
Dec 201722000 mi | Power lift gate making squeaking noise. Dealer claimed to lubricate it. Lift gate still makes noise and needs to be corrected yet again on the next service visit. Driver seat belt buckle squeaking noise. Dealer could not reproduce. Buckle still makes noise and needs to be corrected on the next service visit. Holding buckle stops the noise. Found reports online of others with same problem. | ||
Aug 202059900 mi | Injectors were fouled. $2000+ repair not covered under warranty but Subaru covered the cost as it is a common problem on the Forester XT due to direct injection system design flaws plus I also had a large amount of problems with this vehicle. I had problem fixed and sold vehicle just short of 60,000 miles. |
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Trinidad and Tobago Mar 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
Jul 2017868 mi$1 | Rattle in passenger sun visor extension. Fixed by removing extension from visor and adding felt strip to tighten up space when retracted. | ||
Mar 20184960 mi | Engine felt a bit lethargic under 2500 rpm, and the power would suddenly kick in and surge forward around 2700 rpm. This made the acceleration and downshifting very jerky when the engine was between 2000-3000 rpm. After reading some info the 'net, I decided to tighten the hose clamps on the intercooler inlet, outlet, and turbo bypass valve. After doing this, the engine is smooth in acceleration again, like new. Update: problem returned a month later. | ||
Jun 20186820 mi$25 | Replaced factory Tridon brand hose clamps for Turbo intercooler, throttle body and turbo bypass valve with aftermarket Breeze brand liner hose clamps. Car drives like new again and no more uneven acceleration. | ||
Feb 202019315 mi | Brake power booster vacuum bleeds off when car sits for several hours or overnight. Brake pedal very firm to depress prior to starting engine. Dealer claims that it is normal, but this was not normal for the first 30,000 kms of ownership or normal for my other cars. No repair done. | ||
Jul 202021824 mi | Tighten and retorque intercooler and turbo bypass valve clamps to 4nm. Right intercooler clamp found loose. Dealer has returned car after service with loose clamps more than once. Annoying ticking tapping sound in both left and right B-pillars especially when chassis twists when driving over uneven bumps or road. Suspected spot weld splatter friction noise. Sprayed WD40 lubricant at top of B-pillars between sheet metal seams. Rattle gone. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Peru Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 20175580 mi | Air conditioner stop working. It was checked and repair under guarantee. |
Subaru Forester in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201736000 mi | battery was leaking acid!!! |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201815000 mi | pax seat airbag sensor needed replacement |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 20176000 mi | Integrated electronics unit was not activating windshield wiper de-icers. Replaced BIU. Had to take car back because fog lights quit working. Technician was not aware he needed to explicitly enable the feature in the new BIU's configuration. |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2016 | Rear O2 sensor tripped, turning on check engine light. A software update seems to have eradicated the problem. | ||
May 20189000 mi | Passenger air bag sensor replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
Mar 201825200 mi | Blue tooth was virtually disfunctional. Could hardly hear other party and other party couldn't hear driver. Dealer said they "downloaded an upgrade" for the system. It helped very slightly, but it is still not acceptable. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 20177800 mi | Factory initiated TSB effort to confirm CVT filled with fluid to proper level. 0.5L added according to repair report. |
Subaru Forester in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Oct 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 2016 | Shudder in car a certain speeds. Dealer checked fluid level in trans.Level was good. | ||
Nov 201712400 miC $150 | CVT transmission was re-programmed. Happy to report the shudder I experienced has completely gone from the car. Issue resolved after EXACTLY ONE year. | ||
May 201816120 miC $150 | brakes, lights etc |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 20177000 mi | Passenger side front door guard trim peeling away. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Nov 201711000 miUS $120 | After sitting four days, the car had no power whatsoever. AAA tested it and zero voltage was seen. No lights were left on. The OEM battery was replaced by AAA with a higher CCA battery. | ||
Dec 201711000 mi | This car costing 35K, has the worst heat in cold weather out of 7 Subarus I have owned, very disappointed. Also the CVT when it is cold out causes the engine to stay at high revolutions for a long time, resulting in a huge MPG loss. |
Subaru Forester in Vermont, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 2017400 mi | dealer installed remote start was not functional at time of delivery, took it back the following week and they discovered someone had cut a wire when reassembling the dash at the time of install, repaired the wire, and system is now functional | ||
May 20173000 mi | navigation head unit was locking up randomly, dealer replaced head unit under warranty |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201742000 mi | A/C condenser leak |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 20166820 mi | "Enter" key for middle console is dimmer on one side of the key. Internal LED so nothing I could fix. | ||
Sep 201716740 mi | AC compressor leaked, no cold air blowing. Took 3 weeks to get a new compressor in. Under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 202225000 miUS $100 | All sorts of electrical problems related to battery going dead. All were re-settable after replacing the battery. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 20198500 mi | Replaced O Rings on compressor. Replaced O Rings on compressor. Lll | ||
Jun 20209600 mi | Occupancy sensor for front passenger seat replaced |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202250000 miUS $800 | Replace both rear wheel bearings |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 202236000 miUS $621 | Replaced rear rotors. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
Oct 20179000 mi | Reprogram ECM for engine hesitation and jerking. | ||
Apr 201813000 mi | Leak in AC condenser | ||
Apr 202254000 miUS $79 | Replaced rear brake pads |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 202283000 miUS $97 | replace right rear wheel bearing |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 202137000 mi | WUM98 - "Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS" Type: Recall Service Campaign: WUM98 | NHTSA Campaign: 19V-701000 |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2017 - May 2022 | |||
May 202249000 miUS $300 | I did new front brake rotors & pads (DIY) before giving to my daughter in May ($300). |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201814000 mi | AC was blowing hot air. Condenser replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Apr 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
Apr 201819 miC $290 | Rock got caught in heat shield. 1 hr labor to repair. |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 202164000 miUS $800 | replaced brakes | ||
Jun 202272000 miUS $25 | Headlight replaced |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2020 | |||
Jun 201817500 mi | Passenger Window wouldn't go all the way down - was told it was a computer programming error that was fixed |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 201822100 mi | sideview mirrors did not heat to remove frost as part of winter package |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201813640 mi | Hydraulics on rear gate lift still squeaking | ||
May 202248980 miC $800 | brakes below reasonable safety margin |
Subaru Forester in Rhode Island, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 20186000 mi | The AC stopped cooling and the dealership checked it and said that the AC condenser needed to be replaced, repair took 2 hours and this included washing the vehicle before it was returned. This is a problem with faulty AC Condensers on 2017 model Subaru Foresters. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jun 20175303 mi | Vehicle is consuming oil. Oil level low by 34 oz. Started oil consumption test with new oil/filter change. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 | |||
Jun 201925000 mi | Air conditioning condenser Bushing |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in New South Wales, Australia Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 20162480 mi | Incorrect panel fit due to overtightening during assembly. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201822000 mi | transmission was leaking, replaced seal |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 20161860 mi | Voice entry on address entry for nav system didn't work. Doesn't reconcile any address I speak to it. | ||
Jun 20179920 mi | Fuel pumped failed. Car stalled. It could run, but idled and ran rough. Rpm shoots up for no reason. Dealer replaced the fuel pump and car runs fine now. I do wonder what damage was caused since the dealer told me that the car was running extremely lean. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201824000 mi | Replaced leaking transmission gasket |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2024 | |||
Jan 201749000 mi | 12 volt outlet repaired at dealership. Loud squeaking noise when backing up car and applying brakes . There are grooves on two rotors. Dealership said pebbles may have gotten into brake system. No repair needed. | ||
Aug 201939000 mi | CVT leaking from oil pump. Dealership performed chain pump reseal. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in California, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201819000 mi | Replaced TPMS sensor under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jan 201826000 mi | Blower fan resistor |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201716000 mi | Battery needed replaced |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 201822000 mi | Replaced display and electronics displaying backup camera and sound system.. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 20163000 mi | Software update required on the BCM. | ||
Jan 201817000 mi | Car was parked for 2 hours, battery was dead. Jump stated and car ran fine. Unsure if we need a new battry or what caused it, will be investigating further.e |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Jun 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 201816740 mi | Noise of rotating parts when the vehicle was moving. The dealer had to order the tranmission parts and replace them. ABS, traction control and hill start assist warning lights turning on either at engine start (preventing from switching to drive mode) or when driving. Deficient brake pedal turned out to be the cause. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Feb 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
Mar 201613000 miUS $40 | Battery went dead. Power lift gate Information system update | ||
May 201615000 mi | Power lift gate kept jamming and programming gets locked up. | ||
Jan 2017 | Car would not start. Interior lights came on but would not start. Car towed to dealer. Replaced battery. | ||
Jul 201733000 mi | Dashboard warning lights for Eyesight, lift assist, and check engine came on. Code check resulted in technical bulletin issue previously issued in August/2016. Alternator needed to be ordered. | ||
Jan 202299000 miUS $1400 | lower control arm and stabilizer links |
Subaru Forester in New Mexico, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2021 | |||
Jul 20168300 mi | Rear hatch opening problems. | ||
Oct 201611200 mi | Rear hatch locks up sometimes. | ||
Feb 201717000 mi | Rear Hatch jams, sticks, fails to work at times. Nothing was done to fix it--It is a design defect of this car. | ||
Mar 201717000 mi | Rear hatch still not working reliably (same as since day #1 new). Also cruise control & eyesight have quit both at the same time randomly. | ||
Apr 201718000 mi | Rear Hatch does not function at times. Still they are unable to fix. THIS IOSM A DESIGN ISSUE WITH THIS CAR AND WILL NEVER BE FIXED. | ||
Mar 201827000 miUS $82 | Even though the car was under 36 month 36 thousand mIle warranty, I replaced the battery myself. Subaru would have required the car being towed in to a dealer, and the car being left over the weekend util they could work on it the following week. We needed the car to go to work. Real shame they would not replace the battery over the counter-I TRIED. |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201714000 miUS $82 | After getting my car washed at the car wash the day before, I noticed the rear wiper/arm totally gone |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 20166300 mi | Bad rattle at back lift gate. Taken to dealer twice. 1st trip didn't fix it. Brought back several days later left for 3 days still not fixed. Each time said it was but the rattle is still there! | ||
Aug 20167000 mi | Rattle has not been fixed. Dealer was notified of the problem and said they would schedule is a repair and provide a loaner while they had it, since last time they had the car for 3 days. They have not called or emailed me. BAD dealer | ||
Sep 20168000 mi | Returned trip about the rattles in the back Lift gate , had for 5 days -still have rattle. Dealer can not fix problem. Having had a Toyota 4-Runner and Honda Pilot, we never had these problems. Tech removed passenger side trunk cover& seatbelt assembly. Also removed & reinstalled brake system parts + flashing around gas intake tube. Found no issues. Fixed loose rear view mirror. Rattle better but still persists |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201921797 miUS $53 | Rear brake pads worn down 90%. Replaced pads with Bosch BC-1114H @ $52.80. | ||
Jan 202126390 miUS $191 | Replaced dead battery with Interstate MT35 60 Month battery. | ||
Jul 202128465 miUS $3 | Replaced passenger rear stop light bulb Phillips # 7443 @ $2.50. | ||
Aug 202129030 miUS $7 | Replaced passenger side wiper blade 17 inch @6.99. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 202146000 mi | Recall item: automatic gearshift switch malfunctioned and key would be stuck in ignition. Dealer had to reproduce the problem (which was happening about 30% of the time) in order to fix. Luckily they did. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201720000 mi | Alternator Replaced | ||
Nov 201985000 miUS $200 | Wheel bearing | ||
Jun 2021114000 mi | CVT Transmission Replaced | ||
Mar 2022122000 mi | wheel bearing |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201823000 mi | Squeaks under the dash, around the EyeSight camera, and in the tailgate |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 202034000 mi | Transmission/parking brake interlock failed preventing removal of ignition key. Was not covered under warranty at time of incident but was later reimbursed by Subaru. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Feb 201839000 miUS $944 | TPMS module damaged by water which overflowed from a clogged sunroof drain line. | ||
May 2021102864 miUS $644 | Repair loose converter heat shield |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201719840 mi | The November 2017 32,000 service included front brake pads, which seemed a bit early to me as we are not heavy drivers. |
Subaru Forester in Louisiana, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 20188000 mi | Problem with rear car gate auto mechanism, caused short, ran down battery, called AAA who replaced battery. Went to dealer to check out car after failing to understand how rear gate system worked. | ||
Jun 201816000 miUS $135 | oil change at dealer |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
Feb 201836000 miUS $80 | Alignment Ghost walked |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 20159000 mi | blower resistor failed so no air from a/c vents on 1,2,3 but air on 4 which supplies a full 12v to blower motor | ||
Jun 201624000 mi | blower resistor failed again so no air from a/c vents. settings 1 through 4 did not work | ||
Jul 201990000 miUS $1400 | throw out bearing went, installed new throw out bearing and clutch, cv axle was seized so repaired that as well | ||
Jun 2021120000 miUS $800 | Bushing for front lower control arms needed to be replaced. bushings were gone due to ordinary wear and tear |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Malaysia Jan 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 202049600 mi | The Lower arm bushes of both RH and LH were replaced. The castor angle was corrected as the vehicle was shifting to the left. | ||
Nov 202162620 mi$400 | The air conditioning gas keeps leaking. Bearings for rear wheels - LH & RH - replaced as they were very noisy. | ||
Jan 202263860 mi | The A/C gas keeps leaking leading to reduced or no cooling in a few weeks. | ||
Jun 202270680 mi$35 | Entire Flushing of Air Conditioning system and replenishment of Compressor oil plus the recharge. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Mar 2015 - Nov 2021 | |||
Sep 201619220 mi | Engine issue resulted in limp mode where all driving assist systems were disabled (eye sight, traction, abs etc). Dealer could not detect issue because car computer does not keep a record of symptoms. | ||
Oct 201621080 mi | Traction control, ABC, EyeSight all disabled at once. Car went into limp mode. Intermittent, and codes aren't stored, so shop can't diagnose. | ||
Jun 201730380 mi | Traction control, ABC, EyeSight all disabled at once. Car went into limp mode. Intermittent, and codes aren't stored, so shop can't diagnose. | ||
Aug 201731620 mi | The brake has a sensor that detects when the pedal is pressed so that for push-button start versions of the Forester, it will let you start the car. This sensor failed and checking the forums, it has failed on almost ever push-button start 2014-2015 Forester in the world. | ||
Dec 201737820 mi | Radio and amplifier died. Took 3 trips to sort and fix. Battery died after just 2 years and 9 months. Subaru tried to say it was a custom turn signal relay I had installed, but no. It was just a crap OEM battery. Replaced the glass (hit by a rock) with OEM but not from Subaru dealership. Subaru refused to recalibrate the EyeSight because I didn't purchase it from them. | ||
May 201842160 miC $200 | Needed new brake pads | ||
Sep 202184320 miC $700 | Compressor failed. Condenser was also weeping oil. | ||
Oct 202185560 miC $100 | Rough idling. Check engine light kept coming on then off. Sometimes several safety systems would fail then go back online. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2019 | |||
Dec 201518000 mi | Radio failed. Dealer replaced "audio module".One trip for diagnosis and one trip for repair. Took about 10 days to get parts.No $$ amounts on service order. | ||
Dec 201629000 mi | Pan was leaking CVT fluid around seal.A fresh silicone seal was implemented and leak is gone for now. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201822940 miC $100 | Reset engine light | ||
Jun 201827900 mi | Alternator Abnormal output |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 20176200 mi | Sometimes power liftgate cannot be opened by the button at the liftgate. Power reset was done. | ||
Jan 20188680 mi | Oxygen Sensor failing. | ||
Oct 202117360 miC $20 | Remote was not working even though after changing battery on the key fob. But it works sometimes. Not sure the root cause. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Oct 201519000 mi | Dealer noticed cracked exhaust hanger bracket. Replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
Nov 201624700 mi | Brake switch malfunction - would not illuminate rear brake lights and caused difficulty starting. Brake switch was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
May 20152000 mi | The left rear view mirror came from the factory with a distortion resulting in an unclear image. The reflection in the mirror looked like a camera out of focus. |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201734000 mi | Infotainment Bluetooth issues. Performed 16 software updates. Low outside temperatures caused a squeaking fan belt |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201729760 miC $287 | Low battery charge caused the computer/electronics to turn on the 'Check Engine' and 'Hill Assist' lights. Prior to that I had the battery/car jump started, because I had left the interior map light on for 2 weeks causing the battery to drain. I had the battery replaced - out of warranty, so I paid for it myself. |
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201623300 mi | transmission torque converter seal leak | ||
Mar 201625000 mi | Axle seal leak | ||
Jun 201630000 mi | Noticed oil seepage around spark plug cover. | ||
Feb 201851000 mi | Transmission was leaking, replaced entire transmission with a new one | ||
May 202295000 mi | Transmission leaking. They said it was a residual leak from a previous repair, so no repair. I’m still monitoring the issue. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
Nov 201749000 mi | wheel hub replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
Sep 201641000 mi | Dealer that did Wqw57 in April failed to tighten turbo hoses, hoses cane loose and car stalled. | ||
Feb 201749000 mi | Po420 code, replaced front cat Po420 code, dealer reflashed ECU |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201617000 mi | Fan would only operate on highest setting (4). On setting 1-3, fan did not blow at all. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
Feb 20152760 mi | numerous instances of engine light coming on, Dynamic stability, eye-sight, all disabled. several trips to get sorted. reset it, but broke the next day. Reset and waited for part, charcoal canister in fuel line.broke again, replaced sensor After the garage called Subaru tech, they finally fixed the problem. Had to do with two sensors and resetting computer. Frustrating. Don't know why safety systems (Dynamic control, eyesight) go off when sensor in fuel line does. | ||
Jun 20157440 mi | Check engine light still coming on frequently. Have now replaced 2 filters, valves on both sides of engine, and most recently, after consulting with Subaru tech: wiring connectors. Very frustrating. Another trip for the engine warning system. Again it had to be reset. | ||
Jul 20158440 mi | again engine light came on. Also purge valve on tank failed, almost impossible to fill up. Had flat tire just after getting off expressway. engine light was on, so dynamic stability program off. had the tire blown on highway, cld have skid. again, engine light, also purge valve fixed, and engine light system rechecked. Apparently connectors failed. This on going problem finally cleared. NO RESPONSE from Subie customer service after twice contacting them. Not happy at all! | ||
Apr 201737820 miC $10 | Burned out tail lights. The dealership I took it to changed it in about 15 minutes and didn't charge me for it. They said they could do it under warranty. | ||
Oct 201744640 miC $750 | 70k service, but they also said I needed totally new brakes (pads and rotors). Since car comes off lease in month and a half, I just did pads. they said I was down to 2mm. I changed pads. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Oct 2020 | |||
Dec 201618000 mi | Head unit displayed a service error and lost bluetooth connection intermittently. Dealer replaced head unit under warranty. | ||
Jun 201725000 mi | Bluetooth unit died for the second time. Dealer replaced unit for the second time. Known issue. | ||
Sep 201729000 mi | Bluetooth connection drops multiple times each day. Known issue. Dealer unable to repair. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201617980 mi | Turbo engine recall Software repair spark plug mis Fire | ||
Jun 201619220 mi | Engine shake excessive vibration, cleaned carbon buildup from intake valves. Shake came back within three days. | ||
Jul 201619620 mi | Engine shake appears again -carbon buildup in cylinder 1&3. Removed air intake to perform more cleaning. Still intermittent shake. | ||
Jan 201834100 mi | Excessive roadway noise into cabin Leak in crank case which leaked onto the exhaust and into cabin Also leak from transmission pan plug |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
Oct 20151000 mi | Problem: check engine, VDC, traction control, hill start assist, cruise control lights all came on dash. Stuck in [s] mode. Dealership replaced a solenoid associated with the emissions system (returned to dealer later w/ same issue). Dash lights came back on within a couple days of first repair. Dealer replaced MAP sensor (repair unsuccessful, lights came back a couple days after). | ||
Nov 20151000 mi | Dash lights returned following 2nd repair. This time dealer replaced ECM computer. Solution is so far successful after 1 week. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jul 20159500 mi | 2 spots of dirt found trapped in between the front windshield glass. | ||
Oct 201512000 mi | Had the windshield replaced then had to return for horrible dash rattle. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202198000 mi | CVT transmission was replaced by dealer under warranty. All the dash lights went off, signaling the problem. Fortunately, this was a problem known to Subaru, which extended the warranty for the transmission to 100,000 miles, and this failure occurred before the car reached that mile marker. The transmission was jerky before. After the replacement, my MPG went up by 2 mpg. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 201518000 mi | rear hatch auto open was not working properly |
Subaru Forester in Kentucky, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2021106000 miUS $1000 | Multiple [transmission] leaks |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 | |||
Mar 2020107 miUS $597 | Wheel bearing needed replaced. | ||
Sep 2020110000 mi | Rear coil springs were replaced under warranty, subject of a recall. Replaced sensor harness under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
Jan 201718300 mi | Audio system failure and battery died. Both replaced. Audio would freeze and then crash when pairing Bluetooth device |
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
May 201710731 mi | pinging at times - may have gotten bad gas |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Jun 2014 - Sep 2020 | |||
Dec 201526040 mi | When the oil change was done at 40,000KM a small oil leak was found on the transmission cover and housing at the gasket joint. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Apr 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 20159300 mi | Very slight oil seepage. | ||
Nov 201616000 mi | Rear gate opener switch |
turbocharged 145hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Ireland Mar 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
Nov 20149540 mi | Rattle from area of B Pillar when turning. Dealer found loose screw inside plastic trim and refitted. Problem persists and return trip will be required. | ||
Jul 201521160 mi | Loose fitting (screw) found inside B Post and removed. Also Driver's side head restraint would not tilt. Found to be a problem with leather fitting too tightly. Dealer fixed. | ||
Feb 201632060 mi | Front doors continually moving against seals when shut, causing alot of noise. Requested investigation and adjustment to rectify. | ||
Jun 201637820 mi | Raucous rattle developed from engine when idling. Rattle lessened as engine speed increased. Loose turbo heatshield identifed as root cause. Heatshield tightened and problem fixed. |
Subaru Forester in Queensland, Australia May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201616120 mi | Rear door malfunction | ||
Dec 201624180 mi | Rattle in heat shield. Still present and will return car after Christmas holiday | ||
Feb 201724180 mi | Exhaust system had split which was causing harsh noises in acceleration. Replacement of defective portion of exhaust has repaired identified problem |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - May 2015 | |||
Apr 20157000 mi | Air coming from vents smelled like manure, and A/C eventually stopped blowing cold air. Dealer sprayed cleaner, manure smell has faded a week later. Waited several days for compressor to come in. Compressor replaced, so far so good. | ||
May 20157000 mi | Smell returned, air was still not cold. Tech used cleaning kit for A/C, checked charge in system--needed O-rings not installed when compressor installed. Put in aftermarket rings, which seem to have failed. Taking it back soon. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201652000 mi | Air bag sensor light came on. Dealer checked system, no problem found. Reset light | ||
Mar 201769000 mi | Lug bolt replaced | ||
Sep 201788000 mi | Bluetooth quit working. Radio unit was replaced |
Subaru Forester in Denmark Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
Aug 20154960 mi | A hose in the right side between the turbo and the engine was disconnected. In two occations errors in tracktion, emision and high engine temperature systems was reported and the engine runs at higher speed than normal. No indications on computer. Battery terminal disconnected for 5 minuttes and problem solved. Emission partikelfilter light was flashing after 7500 km. No indication in computer. New software was installed and problem solved. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201623000 mi | Diode for heater/AC fan went out. Repaired under warranty. | ||
Feb 201862000 miUS $1400 | Front strut tops worn or damaged. New struts installed. | ||
Apr 201864000 miUS $1400 | Rt front axle, CV joint clicking | ||
May 201868000 miUS $800 | New brakes |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 20167000 mi | There's a loud chirp sound from the front of car when transmission goes into reverse and brakes still applied. Dealer far away. I will visit Dealer when more things go wrong to make that trip more worthwhile. | ||
Jun 20169000 mi | USB port in center storage comartment does not work. | ||
Nov 201721000 mi | ABS, Traction and Stability Control lights illuminated on dash after starting. Drove home, shut engine off. Engine wouldn't start with normal brake pedal pressure for green light on starter button to illuminate. Had to press extremely hard on brake pedal to allow starting. Warnings lights stayed off. No reoccurrence. Front Drive-line still chirps when put into reverse on first start on the day using OEM tires. Does not do this when winter studded tires are installed on a seasonal basis. Go back to OEM tires in spring, chirp returns. | ||
Feb 201822000 mi | No start condition. Had to put system in 'acc' mode (press start button once with foot off brake). Once in 'acc' status, foot on brake, press/hold start button for up to 15 seconds and engine finally started per owners manual. This no start condition happens randomly. | ||
Jun 201825484 mi | Brake Switch was bad causing ABS, Traction Control and Hill Assist lights to be on. Also caused no start situations with start button and could not shift trans out of Park. | ||
Jun 202263000 mi | Air cold but never comes out of vents very well even with fan on high since brand new. Electronic gremlins. Sometimes the hatch button works, sometimes not. This is both on hatchback switch and button on instrument cluster. Key fob always works to lift hatch. Another gremlin is door doesn't always unlock when you touch door handle (keyless entry). Nothing wrong with fob battery and fob in pocket. Have to use fob to unlock door and shouldn't be that way. USB never worked since new so never use it! Bluetooth works great with Android phone, but sound cuts in and out using an iPhone. Electronics in general on this Subaru is garbage. Last Subaru we'll buy. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
Oct 201616500 mi | TPMS light wouldn't go out. Bad sensor |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201636500 mi | Rips on side of leather seat (driver side) |
Subaru Forester in California, United States May 2014 - Jan 2019 | |||
Nov 201516400 mi | ABS, Traction Control and Stability Control warning lights on dash. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2019 | |||
Jan 201633200 mi | Had the radio head unit replaced due to ongoing issues related to bluetooth and phone performance. The system frequently dropped calls, no incoming or outgoing voice during the call and locked up occasionally. | ||
Aug 201870000 miUS $95 | HID low beam bulb replacement |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2019 | |||
Dec 201545000 mi | The last time the dealer rotated my tires the kid doing the rotation cross threaded three lugs on one rotor. When I bought new tires, the tire dealer couldn't get the lugs off without breaking the studs. Dealer had to replace studs & lugs. | ||
Jan 201759000 miUS $135 | The battery would discharge when I sat listening to the radio for less than 30 minutes on the ACC mode. It also would discharge when we parked it in an air port storage lost for a two week trip. My service provider thought it might be the battery or a "vampire draw" on the electrical system. He checked the battery, it had a bad cell. I had him order a deep cycle battery for this car. It cost $135 and the shop's policy is that maintenance items are installed for free! If you live in the Holland Michigan Area go to the Christian Brothers Shop for great service. |
Subaru Forester in Utah, United States May 2014 - Nov 2019 | |||
Mar 201641000 mi | Fuel sensor read as having 70 miles left but vehicle ran out of gas with no low fuel warning. Subaru roadside service determined tank was completely empty. Dealer was unable to find a repairable problem with the sensor or fuel system. | ||
Mar 201761000 miUS $55 | Brake sensor malfunctioned and would not reliably allow the vehicle to be shifted out of park because it didn't detect your foot pushing on the pedal. Replaced by dealer, cost partially covered under warranty. | ||
Sep 201771000 miUS $50 | A/C selector switch failed to route air through dash vents and required replacement. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States May 2014 - May 2017 | |||
Jun 201619000 mi | Car developed intermittent starting issues. Diagnosis was faulty brake light switch, which prohibited the keyless start button from receiving the "brakes on" signal it needed to engage and allow the car to be started. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 20156000 mi | No audio, amp was blown. Dealer ordered new amp and installed. | ||
May 201726000 mi | Vehicle wouldn't start (would go into accessory mode only). Replaced Faulty Brake Light Sensor and battery. |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201615700 mi | bluetooth disconnects repeadly | ||
Sep 201620000 mi | Bluetooth disconnection problem. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
Jan 201616800 mi | Replaced brake fluid due to sponginess on brake pedal. Loose rear view mirror causing squeaky noise. Dealer tightened screws to fix. |
Subaru Forester in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
Nov 201632000 mi | Entire transmission replaced under warranty due to a failing bearing. |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 201617000 mi | Cover over center info screen rattles like crazy. They heard it on a test drive but couldn't find the cause. They finally ordered a new cover to see if that is the cause. At present, it is still not corrected. | ||
Sep 201622000 mi | Vibration rattle coming from the info message area of the dash. Dealer replaced part, but rattle still continues. Goes away in warm weather. | ||
Nov 201627000 mi | rattle in dash. still not fixed. only happens when it is cold outside | ||
Oct 201740000 mi | Apple did an update to the iPhone and now the bluetooth is working! | ||
Feb 201844000 mi | Very loud vibrating noise when moving. It stopped when I got to the dealership. | ||
Mar 201844000 mi | Rear deck would not open with touch pad. Dealership reprogrammed the lift gate |
Subaru Forester in Kansas, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 201637000 mi | Trans went into "neutral" while on hwy. Coasted to stop, engine wouldn't start. Shop foreman said, "probably a leaf got into intake and messed with mas flow sensor. They have seen this happen before."!!! Unbelievable. | ||
Feb 201859000 miUS $69 | Suddenly started using oil. Dealer replaced PCV valve, problem cured. |
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201512000 mi | rattling/fluttering noise coming from dash. Related to speed of car. Suggested to dealer that it may be related to speedometer cable. They could not reproduce the noise. We still have it. | ||
Jun 201736000 mi | Struts for rear hatch were replaced under warranty. They were becoming very noisy and were about to fail. | ||
Nov 201972000 miUS $500 | Wheel bearing failing, left rear | ||
Oct 202083000 miUS $25 | replaced brake light burnt out bulb | ||
Nov 202197000 miUS $500 | wheel bearing replaced, right rear | ||
Mar 2022102000 miUS $1000 | Transmission overhaul |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jun 201624000 mi | Hatch release not working - hatch couldn't be opened | ||
Aug 201741000 mi | Alternator mounting bracket caused alternator to briefly run backwards when starting engine causing traction control to turn off and warning light to stay on. Dealer immediately replaced the entire assembly including the alternator under extended warranty. | ||
Oct 201742000 mi | Rear wheel bearing failing - dealer replaced under warranty |
Subaru Forester in Delaware, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jan 201749800 mi | This vehicle is currently experiencing the high oil consumption common with previous years. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
Feb 201725000 mi | Warning lights would come on even though nothing triggered it (ie aggressive driving, etc). Bad [wheel speed] sensors. Replaced under warranty |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Oct 2021 | |||
Mar 202127900 miC $4000 | Total failure of the transmission. Replacement cost with labour was $13,000, I opted for a used transmission with labor for $4000. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201822500 mi | At 35,000km- factory battery failed load test. Subaru honoured warranty & replaced battery. | ||
Jul 202152700 miC $1200 | I went to the Coquitlam Subaru dealership 2 days before for an oil change & asked them to o check the brakes since I heard a slight squealing noise; was told they were fine. Enroute to the ferry terminal my brakes started smoking - immediately after taking the ferry to Vancouver island I had an emergency brake replacement at the Nanimo BC dealership since I had another 2 hour drive North to go sea kayaking in a remote are. Couldn’t risk the chance of loosing my brakes completely. I’m still upset that the Coquitlam SubRu dealership didn’t take any responsibility for a false diagnosis. |
Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201882000 miUS $300 | Left rear wheel bearing worn and making noise. It was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States May 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jan 201824000 mi | Some electrical malfunction that was causing brake lights to turn on intermittently when the brake was pressed. This caused the eyesight system to disable while driving. It was something like a capacitor or a fuse that needed to be replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201734000 miUS $20 | Brake light switch under pedal was intermittently failing. This caused ABS, stability control, and hill assist lights to come on. More insidiously, the car would not shift out of park while these lights were on. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Dec 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 202271111 miUS $62 | Cleaned out debris blocking AC condensate drain hose. Symptom was water dripping into passenger foot well when AC was running on hot days. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201719000 mi | Key fob to open door was working intermittently. Dealer replaced core of key fob. After I left the dealer, the fob was still only working intermittently. Subsequent to that, I needed to replace my battery. That's a whole other story, because I would think a battery on a 2015 model that was put on the road in December 2014 should last past 2017. Nevertheless, I replaced the battery and it seems that the key fob performance is a little more consistent. Perhaps the key fob problem was related to a poor flow of power to the receiver unit. But I can't say that the fob works 100 percent of the time. | ||
Jan 202142964 miUS $100 | Several clamps on the exhaust system heat shields rusted out and were rattling. Dealer replaced with new ones. | ||
Jun 202254000 miUS $450 | Both rear wheel bearing/hub assemblies needed to be replaced. Car was vibrating and making a humming noise at highway speeds Replaced rear rotors and pads |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201871000 miUS $65 | Routine battery replacement |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 2018119000 mi | Transmission fluid was overheating at speeds as 77MPH. Had been going on for some time. One day a lot of lights came on. Fix was to replace a valve body on the transmission. Apparently the torque converter wasn't getting enough fluid to fully lock which caused overheating. |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 | |||
Jun 201959970 miUS $1200 | Replaced rear pads and rotors |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Aug 2021 | |||
Feb 202088000 miUS $672 | replaced rear brakes | ||
Jun 202090000 miUS $350 | Noise and driving issues [axle] | ||
Aug 2021135000 miUS $450 | Valve body replacement, still not enough to be road worthy. Car traded in |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2022 | |||
Jan 2022103000 miUS $1800 | Overhaul, including valve, fluid |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
Jul 201944000 mi | Recall on brake light switch |
Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201846000 miUS $125 | Rear brake pads worn down to metal. Replaced pads and rotors. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2021130000 mi | rear springs were broken, replaced under recall | ||
Jun 2022134000 miUS $60 | sway bar bushings and end links |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jun 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
Jun 201817000 miUS $150 | Brake sensor malfunction locking the transmission in Park. Dealer replaced the Brake sensor under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201730000 mi | Squeak - tailgate latch - greased |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Oct 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
Apr 2022119000 miUS $599 | replaced rear wheel bearing No hi beams. Bulbs replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 20175000 miUS $135 | Replaced the battery. | ||
Jul 201717000 mi | Replaced alternator and tensioner; under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Sep 201620000 mi | brake light replacement |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 201612000 mi | Oil Leak | ||
Apr 201617000 mi | Faulty Brake Switch essentially shut down the computer system. Had to use a screwdriver to override the interlock. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Apr 201727 miC $272 | Went in for scheduled service. Was tod less than 1mm left on rear pads. Decided to replace both. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 20167000 mi | Defective battery replaced under warranty | ||
Mar 20199700 miUS $800 | Replace power rear gate motor | ||
Jun 202213000 miUS $275 | Repair leak in windshield washer hose underneath cowl |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
Feb 20178700 mi | Battery died within 18 months of purchase. Replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2016 | |||
Apr 201617000 mi | Bluetooth sync problems. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States May 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 201623000 miUS $120 | Radio ordered, needs to be replaced, Bluetooth does not work | ||
Apr 201734775 miUS $250 | Brake rotor(s) resurfaced Brakes checked Rear brakes replaced | ||
Sep 201739985 miUS $80 | Battery Replaced |
Subaru Forester in Idaho, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2019 | |||
May 201736000 mi | oil/water sensor defective, leading to CEL. Replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2023 | |||
Nov 202292000 miUS $1000 | Front axles |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201741500 miUS $550 | Both rear wheel bearings replaced Replaced rear brake pads and rotors |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201731000 mi | Brake light switch replaced. | ||
Jan 202050000 miUS $216 | Rear passenger coil spring broke |
Subaru Forester in Montana, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201718000 mi | A pillar trim loose and rattles, display cowl rattle, instrument panel trim rattle | ||
Nov 201719000 mi | Bluetooth intermittent failures required replacement of audio system |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
Jun 201724000 mi | Suspected leak of the sun roof was investigated. Nothing was found but the water channels were cleaned |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201776260 miC $900 | All brake pad and rotors replaced due to wear | ||
Sep 201783080 miC $65 | Replace rear wiper arm | ||
Sep 2018103540 miC $570 | Changed left rear wheel bearing |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201511000 mi | Excessive oil consumption, 1 qt every 1800 miles. Had the oil consumption test performed, Subaru determined consumption WAS excessive, and will try to repair. Taking the Forester in today for repairs. Will report results when I have details. | ||
Jun 201511000 mi | Subaru confirmed the "oil consumption problem". Had piston rings and stack replaced. Will go back in to check oil consumption after 1200 miles to see if problem corrected. After repair, my gas mileage IMPROVED 5mpg . |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 202268000 miUS $200 | Both rear wheel bearings became loud - replaced both rear wheel wheel/hub assemblies. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 202093000 miC $450 | Clutch pedal went to the floor. Needed new master and secondary cylinders and hoses. Clutch pedal went to the floor. Needed new master and secondary cylinders and hoses. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2023 | |||
Apr 202181000 miUS $15 | Neutral switch wire was chewed in half by a rat. Wire would occasionally short against the transmission and cause the engine to die at idle. Cruise control stopped working. Spliced wire to repair. | ||
Jun 2022121000 miUS $250 | Clockspring broke resulting in no horn when button pressed on steering wheel. Worked when alarm activated. All other steering wheel buttons functional. | ||
Sep 2022128000 miUS $62 | HVAC blower motor beginning to fail. Erratic fan speed output (surging) especially when hot outside and on high fan speed setting. Replaced blower motor. Ordered blower motor resistor but did not replace. Blower motor replacement fixed the issue. | ||
May 2023137000 miUS $20 | A/C recharged. Very slow leak. Keeping an eye on it. |
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
Nov 201623400 mi | ABS, traction control, and hill descent control lights were on. Dealer pulled codes and replaced bare light switch under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Sep 201627000 mi | Bluetooth connectivity trouble. BT would intermittently disconnect from my phone during the middle of a phone call, and say BT Not Available on screen. Dealer replaced radio under warranty | ||
Oct 201628200 mi | SRS Sensor. Passenger Airbag would be off when sensor came on, despite adult in seat. At first was intermittent, and code was not stored. Drove to dealership with it on, and they diagnosed it as faulty sensor in seat. Replacing seat/sensor | ||
Jan 201734800 mi | Power cuts to engine intermittently when fuel gauge reads 1/4 or less. Suspect bad fuel sending unit, despite there still being fuel in tank. Towed to dealership and replaced under warranty | ||
Mar 201738000 mi | Vehicle died again while driving down the highway. Gas tank had just under 1/4 left (2 bars). Would not restart. Towed to local dealer. Vehicle started for them when they went to bring it into shop next business day. Conducted extended road tests, and diagnostic tests were inconclusive. This has happened several times now. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Aug 2014 - May 2020 | |||
Oct 20143000 miUS $80 | "Low oil level" warning light came on three times while odometer was still under 2000 miles. Took the car in for an oil change in order to more precisely monitor oil use over the next 1200 miles. | ||
Jan 201627300 mi | The car light indicating low oil levels began at 2,000 miles. It has continued intermittently since. The car (currently at the dealership). Oil use tests indicate it will need a new engine block, sensor, and have the computer re-set. Unreal | ||
Sep 201738500 miUS $125 | Replaced dysfunctional brake light switch. It didn’t effect the drivability of the car at all. I only knew there was a problem because it tripped three different warning lights. |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Oct 201619700 mi | Driver side window regulator |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Luxembourg Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201731000 mi | replace the turbo which was operating well but abnormally noisy |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Sep 2016 - Jan 2019 | |||
Apr 201840300 mi | C Service destroyed fuel/air (F/A) sensor. Has been on backorder from Japan for over a month. Waiting... |
4-cylinder CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2020 | |||
Aug 201733000 miUS $1 | Blower replaced Window motor replaced |
Engine not specified
Subaru Forester in California, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201412000 mi | Right front tire wearing badly - dealer said rt front strut was bad - took two days - had to order pat - now I have to replace all 4 tires because of the wear on that one due to the strut being bad. AT 13500 miles. Not good. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Jul 2017 - Aug 2021 | |||
Mar 201884000 miUS $100 | Bolt holding shock on right front was rattling and was replaced |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
Jun 201413000 mi | Lagging throttle response. Hesitancy during acceleration (from a stop and during passing). ECU reflashed. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jan 201844000 miUS $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. |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jul 201528000 mi | Catalytic Convertor Went Bad |
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Jul 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
Sep 20133000 mi | Forester 2.0L Turbo having an extended start of 3-5 seconds every few days. Dealer has no updates for the engine computer and did not observe any problems while it was in for an oil change. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
Jan 201620700 mi | Car started beeping erratically after being locked with remote, along with interior/exterior lights flickering and relays clicking rapidly all over car. Would not start/remain running. Dealer replaced Body Integrated Unit. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Sep 201410000 mi | a clip was broken in the dashboard |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2021 | |||
Mar 20143000 mi | CEL thrown during a hard start. ECU was reprogrammed with a fix for the issue |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
Dec 201663000 miUS $385 | Headlights continually going out even after new build. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
Feb 2014 | scratch on leather seat and steering column cover. swirl mark all over the paint. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 2017 | Backup camera and tail light bulb outage. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201636300 miUS $20 | Stop light switch |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States May 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201635000 mi | AC compressor clutch was bad. Replaced ax compressor |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201655000 mi | Recall notice: Ignition computer was reflashed to solve a pre-ignition problem under hard acceleration |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada May 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 201627280 mi | oil leakage |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - May 2017 | |||
Feb 2014 | 2014 Forester XT - Camshaft position sensor o-ring improperly installed from factory. Caused significant oil leak on drivers side of the engine. - Burning oil smell inside the cab alerted me to the problem. Had to take car back after this because appeared to be leaking oil again. Found nothing, apparently they just didn't clean up after fixing the leak well enough earlier. | ||
Jan 201522288 mi | Same camshaft position sensor was leaking oil. Saw a spot of oil. | ||
Mar 201527000 mi | P000B VVT oil control Valve LT. Side R&R Camshaft position slow to respond bank 1 exhaust. Swapped sensor bank 1 to bank 2. (They do this to see if the problem follows the sensor) | ||
May 201530000 mi | There is a ripple in the panel above the rear passenger door frame. It's obvious that the panel was incorrectly attached to the car causing a stress field that warped the panel over time. -Its basically impossible to fix. The claimed it was external and did nothing. The regional service manager for Subau was involved in the decision. There is no official record of subaru having my car for this period of time (I was unaware that they did not create a warranty ticket for the trip until much later. I had left the car with them while I went on vacation.) | ||
Aug 201537000 mi | Rear passenger speaker had an internal problem. Replaced under warranty. (less than 36k at the time) Also, right turn signal made intermittent chirp or squeal. Observed and noted by dealer. Seems to have gone away for now. | ||
Jul 201650200 mi | Tossed a code... The dealer was so busy I didn't wait around for the info sheet. -Car abruptly threw a code on flat ground on criuse control. The Ecu was flashed, and I was told it wouldn't happen again. Expect it's a flaw in recall update. | ||
Oct 201656000 mi | Code: P0420. Catalytic converter replaced under warranty. Looks like it would have cost around 700 if warranty hadn't covered it. (Code had reappeared several times over the life of the car) | ||
Feb 201759157 mi | P0420 - O2 Sensors replaced (Front and Rear). Noticed the oil consistency is off and smells like gas around this time. Also reported to Subaru before the car went out of warranty. | ||
Mar 201760265 mi | P0420 - Center Exhaust pipe replaced. (I think is is between the manifold and turbo - also has some kind of inbuilt cat) | ||
Apr 201760731 mi | P0420 - Replaced 02 Sensor and they reran the Recall test wqw58 - Car was data logged info sent to Japan. They had my car for ~17 days for this one. | ||
May 201761000 mi | In total this car has been into the shop at least 15 times. Most trips have been for P0420. The car has an underlying problem, but I was not able to determine the root cause. My last oil change the oil smelled like gas. The dealer was told and has notes on it. I traded the car back to the original dealer today. As of Friday I should be the owner of a new Crosstrek. I will post a final summary with the VIN when the title on the new car is clear and free of the Subaru dealer. I would stay away from used Forester XTs 2014 to current . Go look in the forums "gas in oil" Some of the cars are also starting to have transmission issues "CVT Control Valve". Overall, the dependability of my 2014 forester XT touring was the worst car I have ever owned. Subaru has around 4k into warranty work on mine and I don't think they are even close to done yet. If you need to track me down I run Kizashi Club. I can provide input on the car. My dealer knows about the problems I expect they will try to dealer trade it. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
Apr 20132000 mi | left rear seat belt guide broken. engine occasionally difficult to start after not being used for a day or so. | ||
May 20132300 mi | rear seatbelt trim replaced. engine occasionally stumbles/misfires during startup. Mechanics ran diagnostic tests (first time they ran this test for 2014 vehicles), but found no problems. | ||
Aug 20134000 miUS $90 | rubber hood boot seal between turbo intercooler housing and air ductwork is warped, fits poorly. | ||
Sep 20134000 mi | Replaced rubber boot seal between hood and intercooler, and several fasteners which broke during replacement process. | ||
Mar 20147000 mi | interior right rear weatherstrip proved to be bubbled/deformed. right rear door had defective inner weatherstrip (bubbled/misshapen). | ||
Aug 20148300 mi | Reprogrammed ECU per TSB to improve engine start-up. | ||
May 201512000 mi | trim on rear hatch misaligned. dealer realigned trim. | ||
Sep 201515000 mi | replaced hood-mounted intercooler air diverter (rubber seals had become torn). 2nd time this part has been replaced | ||
Dec 201516000 mi | Engine was intermittently missing. Technician flashed ECU with new software update that addressed the problem. | ||
Feb 201617000 mi | Subaru recall to correct engine misfiring. driver seat cushion beginning to collapse. was replaced. | ||
Mar 201618000 mi | left side valves rattle/ping due to defective rockers. Subaru TSB estimates 10 hour repair time to replace/custom machine new valve rockers. | ||
Apr 201618200 mi | left side of engine valves, cam and rockers were badly worn. Required removal of engine, all its accessories and cylinder head to do repairs. |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Oct 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
Oct 201413020 mi | Shaking at idle, intermittent. Many functions do not work. Rattle dashboard | ||
Feb 201516060 mi | Wrong info on screen, false signal. | ||
Jul 201520460 mi | Infotainment system : many functions do not work, unreliable, often too complicated to be used |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2021120000 miUS $2500 | Replace DVT valve body (one failed solenoid) Driver side control arm (bushing fail) |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 | |||
Jan 201623000 mi | Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid leaking. Found during routine maintenance. Replaced seal on pan. |
Subaru Forester in Tennessee, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201521000 mi | Software reset for check engine lignt | ||
Feb 2021122000 miUS $800 | rear wheel bearings failed | ||
Jun 2021113000 miUS $460 | replace pads, cut rotors replace control arms |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Sep 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201885560 miC $1000 | Drive axle replaced Ball joint replaced |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
Oct 201620000 mi | Battery was suddenly dead at 20k miles. Dealer replaced for free saying it was a defective part. Was given a loaner for the duration of repair (one day) |
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jan 201415700 mi | navigation recall for problems. sd card replacement and software update. | ||
Jul 201637000 miUS $100 | Censer on brake pedal failed that tells the car the brake is depressed so it will start with push button starter |
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Great Britain Dec 2020 - Aug 2022 | |||
Mar 202144000 mi£400 | Front offside (right hand side) drive shaft failed. | ||
Mar 202250000 mi£580 | Rear offside (UK) spring broke near to the base. Subaru springs/ dampers not available so fitted Pedders combined spring/damper to both sides. These do not have self levelling but they have improved the ride quality and even when we’ll loaded the cars posture on the road is still fine. |
Subaru Forester in Taiwan Mar 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Apr 20147020 mi | Some light on the panel turned on. The dealer connected their computer to the car and cleared the code. Everything is good since then. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Tennessee, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
May 201514000 mi | Power lift gate stopped working. Dealer did a"capacitor discharge" (removed the battery cable), left the terminal cover on top of the motor and didn't reset the clock. The lift gate worked for a short time but has sense quit working. | ||
Oct 201519500 mi | Motor was shaking at idle when AC was on and car was in gear. Problem was diagnosed as a bad compressor and it was ordered. Two weeks later it finally came in. It was installed and the problem seems to be fixed. Lift gate quit working again. Was told parts were replaced, but they didn't show up on the ticket. It works again for now. |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2019 | |||
Apr 201526500 mi | Tire pressure sensor failed,left rear tire. Replaced sensor, reset system all ok |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jun 201417000 mi | During my second scheduled oil change at the Dealership the service rep said that the right front axle had to be replaced because the car had been in a flood. I went to see the dealer principle to take the vehicle back. He denied it had been flooded. | ||
Oct 201429000 mi | Changed engine due to oil consumption problem. Used two quarts of oil in 2,800 miles. | ||
Jun 201540000 miUS $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... Replacement engine burns one quart of oil every 3,000 miles. Update 10-16: Now using 2-2.5 quarts between oil changes (every 5k). | ||
Oct 201685000 miUS $500 | Both front Rotors and pads and one RF caliper | ||
Dec 201688000 miUS $200 | Second engine was using 2 quarts of oil between oil changes and the engine had to be replaced again | ||
Feb 201790000 mi | They claimed they found and repaired a damaged seal which the mechanic said was damaged during the first attempt to repair the oil consumption problem (when they changed the short block the first time). | ||
Mar 201795000 mi | Had to replace the short block for a third time (oil consumption). Now the engine consumes more gasoline (mpg went from 27 mpg highway to 21.5 mpg highway) and they refused to do the oil consumption test again. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Jul 201412000 mi | I was driving about 70 mph on busy highway when suddenly engine turned off! I was able to steer car off road, turned car off. When I turned on ignition car started up and I drove away. Dealer could not find any codes to indicate problem. The clock in my care loses time. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jun 201510000 mi | Timing Belt tensioner needed adjusted. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Sep 201517000 mi | All dynamic warning lights came on and stayed on. Part was ordered and replaced | ||
Jun 201620000 mi | All warning lights came on: check engine, hill start, traction control, eye sight. Took it in to be checked and got ambiguous reading. Dealer checked with Subaru and determined the problem was failing alternator beatings. replaced alternator | ||
Jan 201827000 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. |
Subaru Forester in South Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - May 2014 | |||
May 20146000 mi | Rear reflector cracked. Replaced under warranty |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 20133000 mi | Moon roof rattle. Gentle, but pretty persistent, right near my head as I drive. Other than that, the car seems very solid. Dealer is working with Subaru to find solution. | ||
Sep 201431000 mi | Previously reported (last year) sunroof rattle. Car is making a distinct rapping noise from outs the tail of the vehicle. Best heard at 15mph to 40mph, with foot off the gas. Sounds like a jackhammer off in the distance. Replaced rear, outer seatbelt mech. (in roof of car.) Didn't fix. | ||
Oct 201432000 mi | Related to prev. problem where attempted repair didn't fix noise issue. This time, I drove w/tech & he confirmed noise. He put on lift & discovered sound attenuator in central exhaust pipe had prematurely broken up. Replacing pipe solved it. | ||
Jul 201549000 mi | Has begun burning oil bet. oil changes, ~1 quart in 4000 miles. According to the manual this is acceptable, having a oil light go on between oil changes is too much for me. Note there are 2 class action suits abt this engine & oil burning. | ||
Jan 201640200 mi | Interior: Driver's seat had hole forming along the stitching. Contacted Subaru who instructed me to bring to dealer. Dealer replaced lower seat cover (Car is out of warranty - but Subaru covered it - no pun intended.) | ||
Apr 201771000 mi | Brought car in for an oil consumption test - the result of Subaru's settling a class-action law suit about this issue. They have extended to warranty to 100,000 miles for oil consumption. Was told there is an oil leak around the valve covers- which is not covered by oil consumption warranty. A visit to another shop confirmed the condition. That said, the dealer's service manager has opted to schedule a visit to fix it for free. Next visit at the end if next week. Oil leak found in Forward Cam Shaft Gasket - required pulling the engine out, disassembling it to get to leaking gasket, replacing it and putting engine back in. | ||
May 201772500 mi | This was the conclusion of the oil consumption test after ~1,200 miles. The dealer reported no major oil consumption and closed the oil consumption case. (I forget to check the oil myself before it was brought in.) | ||
Sep 201775000 mi | Cam carrier shafts were found to be leaking again. The same repair had been done back in the spring - but a re-do of the repair was necessary. Requires pulling the engine out again. | ||
Oct 201775000 miUS $400 | Wheel bearings making droning noise - passenger side rear assembly replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 201534000 miUS $32 | Drain for heater / air conditioner clogged. Dealer cleaned the drain. | ||
Oct 201657500 miUS $1400 | Bad air conditioner clutch. Dealer replaced compressor and clutch mechanism. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Jan 2018 | |||
Dec 201617360 mi | Amplifier shorted out due to moisture; radio inoperative | ||
Jun 201719492 mi | replace pads and rotors |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Feb 201514000 miUS $26 | Front passenger door seal came out of groove Fuel cap left loose by attendant causing check engine light to come on. Would not reset after fuel cap was tightened |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - May 2020 | |||
Dec 201416000 mi | Wheel bearing replaced | ||
Dec 201744000 miUS $150 | The head unit can't delete the blue tooth devices. They asked me to replace the head unit but it's like 1000$ so I declined. |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 20134000 mi | Very jerky acceleration from a stop to cruising speed esp. if acceleration was light. This would occur always with cold engine and intermittent w/ warm engine. The dealer re-set the CVT and put it in re-learn mode. Not sure if prob is fixed. | ||
Mar 20149000 mi | Navigation system SD Card update. Two visible circular white blemishes under the gelcoat of the car hood. Hood was re-painted, very nice job. Dealer provided loaner vehicle. | ||
Sep 201736000 miUS $125 | Battery end of life. Replaced battery. |
Subaru Forester in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
Apr 201535000 mi | Radio face display loose. Still worked satisfactory. |
Subaru Forester in Utah, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
Jun 201414000 mi | Courtesy update for navigation system offered to forester owners who purchased before a certain date. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
Feb 201527600 mi | Excessive oil consumption (1 qt every ~2k miles). Dealer performed consumption test over 1200 miles, consumption deemed within Subaru spec. Continues to consume oil. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
May 201642000 miUS $420 | Radio died, dealer put in remanufactured oem radio | ||
Sep 201648000 miUS $270 | Lost high beam and running lights, bulbs replaced at dealership. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201630400 mi | 30k service at local dealer failed to reinstall oil drain plug properly, requiring emergency visit to distant dealer to diagnose and fix. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201615900 mi | Rattle coming from roof area when sunroof open. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 20148000 mi | Faulty bluetooth module | ||
Nov 201736000 mi | Low oil light came on. Car is currently conducting an oil consumption test. | ||
Mar 201839000 mi | Oil level checked for oil consumption check. Oil loss deemed acceptable for now, test still in progress. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 20145000 mi | A/V/Nav unit could not turn on. Replaced A/V/Nav unit. |
Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
May 201514400 mi | hand brake needed tightening |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Aug 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
Oct 20131020 mi | Center console display dead, needed replacement. | ||
Nov 20132220 mi | Rear hatch no longer opened, ECU was reflashed. |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
Oct 20149500 mi | Rear hatch auto open/close mechanism stopped working. System had to be reset by dealer. | ||
Apr 201514300 mi | Noticed dash lights were not lit at night. Turns out neither were the tail lights and others along that circuit. Since no tail lights is a safety issue, dealer insisted on keeping the car until corrected. Culprit was A/C connector switch. |
Subaru Forester in Montana, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201415000 mi | Key fob would not function when cold (below about 35). Dealer replaced fob internals and reprogrammed car to work with new fob. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Oct 2013 - May 2019 | |||
Jan 201632000 mi | Starting issues occured 5 different times. This was the second trip to dealer. After 2 years and 2.months, the replaced the battery under warranty as the serial number was in a service bulletin. | ||
Jul 201755000 miUS $400 | Also flushing brake fluid since it is near 60k miles | ||
Sep 201757000 mi | Replaced right rear wheel bearing. Was making a humming noise. Was covered by warranty. | ||
Jun 201863000 miUS $140 | With days into the 90's in June, A/C woukd be ice cold, then pumping out warm air (cycling). Son states he added 1 pound of freon. Issue persisted, took it to shop where they said that with Subaru's, one needs to drain system, then refill to precise amount, ottherwise cying occurs. After refilling, it cycled one more time and now works fine. Wife had it set to Auto, max A/C and lowest temp without rolling down windows and driving a few yards to clear the cabin of hot air. Now we set manually down to 70F MAX. Then if we want it colder, we set it lower after the inside has cooled off some. No more issues encoutered. | ||
Aug 201868000 miUS $100 | Replaced compressor (tested electrical issue) and clutch assembly. | ||
May 201982000 miUS $145 | Wind noise from the drivers side door. Dealer adjusted door hinges. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2018 | |||
Dec 20138000 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.) | ||
Dec 201532000 miUS $50 | Defective lamp switch under brake pedal triggering ABS, Hill, & Traction error lamps, also m/b causing intermittent brake light failure. Subaru refused to pay unless it happened during inspection. Paid out of pocket for this safety repair. | ||
Dec 201856000 miUS $500 | LEAKING CAM CARRIERS |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 20141860 mi | Driver door rubber edge seal attached by friction in a channel around the door. Easily dislodged by putting a hand on the top edge of the door. Takes about 30 minutes to get it back in, must entirely remove then start at one end. 2021 Update: edge seal continues to need regular reinstall. | ||
Jan 201816120 miC $100 | Rear Windshield wiper blade broke. Wiper blade assembly had to be replaced with Subaru brand part. Battery failed stress test, replaced battery | ||
Jan 202022940 miC $850 | Front tires worn down on edges. All 4 tires replaced. | ||
Aug 202024180 mi | Recall letter received. Rear suspension springs become brittle and can catastrophically fail. Dealer replaced compete rear suspension system. |
Subaru Forester in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
Oct 201423440 mi | my check oil light came on saying low oil but it was fine | ||
Nov 201426040 mi | heated passenger seat wouldn't get very warm | ||
Jun 201649600 mi | Car started going thru oil and the dealer installed a new engine( now thats service) |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201841000 miUS $350 | Had the injection system cleaned & top throttle body cleaned . $350.00 it took 2 hours, would need to do every 10.000 miles? ? |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States May 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
Feb 201880000 miUS $50 | Accelerator pedal becomes sporadically non-responsive. Mechanic believes its related to a known issue in similar year Outbacks. He thinks the sensor is sensitive to condensation. He blasted it with some kind of protective spray to keep condensation from forming and advised not to put the floor warmer on full blast until the car has warmed up. Has not reoccurred since this servicing / behavior change. | ||
Jun 201888000 miUS $300 | rear CV repaired |
Subaru Forester in New Mexico, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2021 | |||
May 201869000 mi | Horn stopped working. | ||
Aug 201872000 mi | CVT went out. This has apparently been a problem for Subaru in the last few years. The dealer replaced it under the Subaru warranty, which the company extended to 100,000 mi for this issue. |
Subaru Forester in Louisiana, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201854000 mi | Whirring or humming noise from car noted. Traced to faulty bearing in rear left wheel, which was replaced free of charge under the powertrain warranty. The car had always had a clicking noise, kind of like a grasshopper chirp, that I could hear when coasting with the window rolled down. Now it no longer has this, so apparently this bearing was faulty from brand new. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201759000 miUS $50 | Rear-Driver Side Strut needed to be replaced as it was creeking. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201711800 miUS $180 | Battery would not hold a charge overnight. Battery was 14 months old and warranty on vehicle had expired. They did an electrical system check and did not find any other problems. | ||
Mar 202119000 miUS $160 | Rear pads were worn from a sticking caliper. Cause was lack of driving. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
Dec 201738000 mi | Faulty brake light switch that caused Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) lights to come on intermittently. Would also prevent gear selector from being moved out of Parking (P). Was repaired outside of warranty for free by dealership. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2021 | |||
Jan 201843000 miUS $235 | Microphone for Bluetooth was making a loud buzzing sound during phone calls, Head unit replaced. | ||
Mar 201957000 miUS $500 | New front brakes and rotors | ||
Sep 201962000 miUS $2300 | Worn front brakes and damaged rotors. My fault!! | ||
Dec 202076000 miUS $450 | rear brakes and rotors replaced |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201861000 mi | Replace two TPMS sensors. | ||
Aug 201862000 mi | An event happened whereby the key could not be turned to the lock position even though the shifter was in the Park position. There is a TSB for this. The dealer replaced the park switch and the shift solenoid. | ||
Feb 202179000 miUS $12 | replace cracked plastic windshield washer Y pipe under cowl. | ||
Aug 202182586 miUS $568 | replace right front cv axle with torn boot | ||
Nov 202184742 miUS $199 | replace TPMS sensor |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201859700 mi | Replace right rear wheel bearing. | ||
Jul 202175341 miUS $16 | replace cracked plastic windshield washer Y pipe under cowl. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2023 | |||
Jul 201862000 miUS $850 | Replaced both rear shock absorbers. The left rear driver side was shot. | ||
May 202282000 miUS $380 | windshield washer plastic Y broke and crumbled in pieces. Front suspension bushings were loose. Replaced all suspension bushings. | ||
Jun 202298000 miUS $350 | Wobbling sound from the rear passenger side. Worn hun bearing. Rear passenger side hub bearing replacement |
Subaru Forester in Western Australia, Australia Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 202268200 miA $220 | Wheel stud jammed on, needed replacement |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2022108000 mi | Relay failure that caused CVT malfunction. Dealer misdiagnosed which resulted in unnecessary torque converter replacement. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 202190000 miUS $700 | Replace suspension parts in the rear wheels. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Dec 2013 - Feb 2021 | |||
Oct 202051000 miUS $2900 | Replaced air compressor Replaced suspension bushings Replaced plate guide |
Subaru Forester in Beijing, China Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201827900 mi$600 | leftback spring shock absorber oil leak |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201851000 miUS $1100 | replaced rotors and pads |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
May 201770000 miUS $500 | Wheel bearing replaced Replaced wheel bearing |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States May 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
Feb 202256767 miUS $90 | Tire Pressure Monitor System was replaced; it had been in a "failed" mode for about 2 months. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2020 | |||
Jun 201656000 miUS $640 | Blower defaulted to high - replaced blower motor resistor pack - only worked on 2 and 4(high). Inspected wiring to in-dash HVAC controller, found burned/melted connector on back. Replaced in-dash HVAC controller, problem solved. | ||
May 201877300 miUS $200 | strut on rear hatch broke due to corrosion - replaced both struts | ||
Jun 201877750 miUS $1000 | bad rear wheel bearing - replaced both rear wheel bearings and installed new pads & rotors as there would be no additional charge for the labor. |
Subaru Forester in Utah, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Feb 201417900 mi | wind defector for sun roof wasn't poping up. Replaced a few clips and sent me on my way |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 201413000 mi | Oil low. Dealer refilled with oil and told to monitor the oil level for the next 1,200 miles to see if the car is using oil. | ||
May 201517700 mi | Return for oil consumption test. Results, car not consuming any oil over a 1,200 mile test. | ||
Nov 201524000 mi | Serpentine belt came off. New belt put on |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
Mar 201631000 mi | Strong vibration and shutter @ low rpm and low speed. Caused by ice build up inside wheel rims. Went away. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201756000 miUS $288 | 1 st brake job. Not bad |
Subaru Forester in Nebraska, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Sep 201632000 mi | Cruise control sensor went bad |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201626000 miUS $50 | Engine loses oil at more than 1 qt per 2000 miles. It is difficult to correctly read oil level. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 201522000 mi | Faulty sensor caused the ABS, Hill Control and Stability Control lights to come on. | ||
Mar 201625000 mi | Tire Pressure sensor was faulty. | ||
Jan 2017 | Blue exhaust on start up. Car was returned later that month off lease. |
Subaru Forester in Kentucky, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
Aug 201611000 mi | Noise from left rear, strut ordered and replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Peru Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201717360 mi$250 | Car stopped during two months. After one week with some problems related to battery, I had to change it. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jun 201753000 miUS $350 | Rear brakes replaced | ||
Sep 201882000 miUS $500 | Right rear wheel bearing replaced |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
Nov 201418000 miUS $30 | during a long distance driving, engine oil light on when drove at middle of nowhere. (Oil Level Gauge shows oil leaking) had to drive another 30 miles bought and added 1qt 0w20. light's off. before the engine oil leaking,found coolant lower minimum mark, sent to dealer, was told it's not a problem and refuse to add coolant. I spent 25 bucks and filled by myself. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201748500 mi | Rear brake pads replaced due to wear | ||
Mar 201853000 miUS $60 | Battery died fully. Replaced with new. | ||
May 202284000 miUS $900 | New rotors and pads |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2017105000 miUS $75 | Brake pad on rear drivers side was worn to metal. Replaced pad and refurbished caliper due to caliper sticking. | ||
Nov 2017118000 miUS $900 | Front control arm bushings were worn out so these were replaced and an alignment was done | ||
Feb 2018125000 miUS $1300 | Transmission Solenoid was replaced under warranty by dealer | ||
Aug 2018137000 miUS $1000 | Replaced rear wheel bearings | ||
Jan 2020185000 miUS $2000 | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced due to carbon buildup | ||
Jan 2022198000 miUS $1000 | Replaced tie rods, control arm bushings and wheel bearing in front end | ||
May 2022202000 miUS $175 | Replaced fittings on AC condenser due to leak |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
May 201518900 mi | The AC condenser drain tube was plugged and causing water to spill over on the passenger side inside the car. Compressed air blown into the tube where it exits under the car fixed the problem. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2018 | |||
Nov 201756000 miUS $85 | Battery was getting weak, replaced with Interstate Battery | ||
Jun 201867000 mi | A/C not generating sufficient cold air, dealer performed TSB, replacing the A/C compressor/clutch assembly. Car was out of warranty, but was work covered by dealer or SOA (unclear which) as a good will gesture. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201834000 miUS $180 | Original battery died at 4 years old. Jumped car, drove to AutoZone, and installed new battery. | ||
Mar 202268845 mi | Front timing cover gasket was leaking. Subaru repaired it at no cost on a goodwill basis, noting that I am the original owner and the car has an impeccable, dealer-based service history. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States May 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
Sep 201418000 mi | Burning oil. Started oil consumption test, replaced PCV valve | ||
Dec 201422000 mi | burning oil-replaced short block |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Apr 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jun 201739680 mi | Mass air flow meter failed causing check engine light. Repair was covered under extended warranty. | ||
Mar 201848980 mi | Oil consumption test started again. Third time I have done this. New standard is one litre of oil or more per 6000 kms can indicate possible short block replacement. | ||
Jul 201851460 mi | Vehicle failed oil consumption test, now waiting on new short block. Not really a repair to report but I thought that I would update the consumption test. |
Subaru Forester in Montana, United States May 2013 - Feb 2023 | |||
Jun 201523000 mi | Oil consumption analysis. Results were 24 ounces per 1200 miles. Parts (short block plus) are being ordered. When parts arrive they will call and I will make appointment for repair. | ||
Jul 201523300 mi | Excessive oil usage. Complete short block change by dealer. No charge and rental car furnished free of charge. As of 10/14/15 oil usage seems OK. | ||
Jun 201860000 mi | Took vehicle in for normal scheduled maintenance. Noise in rear. Mechanic found rear wheel bearings failing. Replaced both bearings at no cost. Comment concerning previous oil consumption problem, oil usage is excellent. No adding of oil between changes, just like previous Subarus that we owned. Subaru/dealer did good job fixing oil problem. | ||
Oct 2022100000 miUS $2386 | TPMS light on dash came on and could not reset. Checked air in tires. All tires were up to proper pressure. Thought that sensor was bad. Could not shift manual transmission. Clutch pedal had no pressure. Clutch pedal stayed depressed and would not return. Throw out bearing failed. Replaced bearing, disk clutch, lever clutch, release lever, flywheel, spring release lever, clutch cover. Added gear oil. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Nov 2018 | |||
Apr 201514880 miC $250 | Oil consumption Replace tie rod | ||
May 201515680 mi | oil consumption test | ||
Jun 201516740 mi | oil consumption test | ||
May 201736580 miC $105 | Stuck lugnuts | ||
Dec 201739680 miC $130 | Stuck lugnut bolts | ||
Apr 201843400 mi | Rattling noise over bumps unless brakes are applied. Retorqued caliper bolts and serviced brake pads, but problem still persists. | ||
Sep 201845725 mi | Replace short block due to oil consumption. After shortblock replacement, car made loud rattling noise. Diagnosed dirty manifolds; cleaned, machined heads replace head gaskets. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in Philippines May 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 20159400 mi | knocking sound on each side during steering turn ( U-turn malice ball bearing replaced; shock mounting replaced | ||
Nov 202119840 mi$1050 | slight noise during PM test on hub bearing, replaced both RH & LH rear hub bearing. Replaced lower arm bushing (big and small LH & RH). Replaced RH & LH brake light bulb; replaced spring and pads set; replaced one (1) spark plug |
Subaru Forester in Finland May 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Sep 201769440 mi | Brakepad had diseapeared, only the metal was left, so on the warranty was the disk and pads changed |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2018108500 mi | Excessive oil consumption. I noticed adding 1 L oil between changes and they measured 1.3 L in 6,000 KMs. They installed a new "short block" which I think is the cylinder head and cylinders. |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jun 201414880 mi | Radio problem - bluetooth system malfunction | ||
Nov 201421260 mi | Shifting was from park to reverse to forwards was slow. Computer needed to get reprogrammed. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Forester in South Australia, Australia Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 | |||
Nov 201745260 mi | Engine Light P0171 came on day after long trip. Took it to Subaru Workshop in Campbelltown NSW. They said it was unusual for this model, a known fault earlier. They offered to check it over as I was 2,000 km from home and spent a good half hour looking at all the sensors and eventually did a reset. Problem not seen since despite some very long hot drives through same country. Possible fuel contamination in outback town... Very friendly service and no charge despite being out of warranty... |
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Subaru Forester in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jun 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 201532240 miC $125 | Caliper pin was stuck, had to take out and loosen it. Also had rear light out and needed be air filter |
Subaru Forester in Western Australia, Australia Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Feb 20159260 mi | Air con system flooding the cabin with poisonous fumes. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Arkansas, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2019 | |||
May 201756957 mi | Because of excessive oil consumption, Subaru replaced the short block and all associated gaskets. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
Oct 202197000 miUS $2450 | My complaint was a tough (manual) shift from 2nd gear into 3rd. They rebuilt the transmission. It's still not great. Rear wheel bearing was wearing fast (no failure yet) |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jan 201524700 mi | Leak on Passenger side cam-carrier. Had to drop the entire engine to get to it. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
Oct 20132980 mi | ECU and PCM reset | ||
Aug 201411780 mi | Bluetooth drops occasionally, sometimes dials by itself | ||
Sep 201412400 mi | Transmission fluid was over FULL level (from factory). Dealer adjusted it. | ||
Apr 201518900 mi | A few times engine took long to crank in normal weather. Dealer diagnosed low noise threshold at ignition and performed a ECU reprogramming. | ||
Dec 201526660 miC $1000 | Had to replace rotors and brake pads on all wheels as they had been stuck (calipers were not moving freely) and worn out the rotors. | ||
Jan 201618320 mi | Engine burns oil. Dealer started oil consumption test. | ||
Aug 201632860 mi | Engine short block replaced after undergoing oil consumption test. | ||
Aug 201740920 miC $187 | AC compressor had failed and it was replaced. | ||
Mar 201845880 mi | start oil consumption test | ||
May 201955800 mi | new front & rear brake discs & pads | ||
Apr 202167580 mi | new front & rear brake rotors & rear pads |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Feb 201410000 mi | Rearview mirror shaking when driving. Some mounting assembly was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Tennessee, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Feb 2013 | tailgate rattle |
Subaru Forester in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2012 - May 2014 | |||
Feb 201418600 mi | Engine lite, traction control and cruise light came on. Dealer cleared codes. Moisture in evap system after 45 miles in 5-inch-deep snow. Dealer never saw before. Light returned after repair. Replaced canister. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 2015 | rear view mirror fell off |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Mar 2013 - Aug 2021 | |||
Jan 2019103000 miUS $660 | Had to replace two mufflers due to corrosion and rust damage | ||
Jan 2020114100 miUS $450 | Had to replace rear pads and rotors, needed for safety inspaection | ||
Nov 2020116000 miUS $400 | needed front brakes replaced for state inspection |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 20212 miUS $996 | Replaced oxygen sensor, EGR valve, and mass air flow sensor. | ||
Apr 202299500 miUS $2200 | Catalytic converter replaced. EGR valve replaced. Wiper blades replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 202181200 mi | Replaced gas cap after tether broke. | ||
Sep 202182000 miUS $400 | Missing trim parts | ||
Nov 202182000 miUS $250 | molded pieces needed to be refitted | ||
Jun 2022100000 miUS $25 | Gas tank cap. Replaced earlier with non-OEM when tether broke. Non-OEM cap faulty. |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 201897332 miUS $550 | One headlight bulb 1 rear wheel bearing ( buzzing sound from rear at speed) |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201569000 mi | The front axle was bad, it was making a clunking noise when turning. They replaced the axle and then that one was defective so they had to replace it again. The dealer was not at fault the original issue was just a bad axle from 60000 miles | ||
Jun 201791000 miUS $390 | axle seal was leaking, I also had a recall hard starts changed spark plugs and cleaned throttle body | ||
Dec 201799000 mi | Engine failed the oil consumption test need a short block basically got a rebuild |
Subaru Forester in Slovak Republic Oct 2016 - Nov 2018 | |||
May 201740300 mi€800 | Engine died - main bearings gone, during fast highway driving. Known issue on Subaru 2.0DiT engine - petrol gets into oil during short winter trips (direct injection ONLY engine..., what a foolish idea Subaru) making it too thin to protect bearings under heavy load. Engine changed under extended warranty, but it took 40 working days (!!!) and I had to pay something. | ||
Sep 201741540 mi€500 | New engine died again after 2.000km - rod bearing gone, during cruising. Engine changed under extended warranty for the second time, but it took way over 40 working days (!!!) and I had to pay something again. |
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Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Sep 201310000 miUS $100 | Engine burning too much oil Car hard to start, need to try several times. Check engine light and traction watning light flashes while driving | ||
Jan 2014 | Burning too much oil, approx 2.5 quarts every 1500 miles. TSB, dealer began process of resolution. I did not want to deal with going back and forth to the dealer, and so early. Replaced car. |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Apr 201412800 mi | crack in windshield due to defective rear view mirror installation. | ||
Jun 201417000 mi | crack due to rear view mirror fixed with the installation of a new windshield; earlier repair not successful. | ||
Mar 201523000 mi | persistent leak at rear view mirror and resultant replacement of front wind shield.hopefully,this resealing of front windshield will end problem!! |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Apr 2012 - May 2018 | |||
Feb 201524700 mi | Engine is consuming excessive oil. Dealer started oil consumption test. Consumed .5 quarts of oil in 600 miles. Dealer topped off the oil and will recheck at 1000 miles. | ||
Mar 201526000 mi | High oil consumption continues. Dealer did not accurately measure oil consumption in 1000 miles. Restarted test and will return to dealer in 1000 miles. | ||
May 201527400 mi | Dealer determined oil consumption of 1.25 quarts in 800 miles is excessive. Subaru replaced the short block (crank case, pistons, crankshaft) under warranty. Also given an extended warranty for 8 years, 80k miles at no cost. |
Subaru Forester in Tennessee, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Oct 201472000 miUS $60 | Took car to dealer for oil consumption test. Burns 1 qt. of 0-20 every 2000 miles. Dealer over filled it with a thicker oil. No surprise, it burns less, about 1 qt. In 3000 miles. Subaru says 1 qt per 1000 miles is ok in their owners manual |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201648800 miUS $262 | Worn right front wheel bearing, starting to make noise and vibrate during left turns. Replaced wheel bearing and hub. | ||
Apr 201668000 miUS $1200 | A/C Compressor seized over the winter. Replaced. | ||
Jun 201675000 mi | Over the last 2 oil change intervals, my Forester has started burning oil at a rate of >1 QT/3,000 miles. None prior. Brought to dealer for an oil consumption test, performed over 1200 miles. Dealer overfilled >1/2 Quart at start of test. | ||
Dec 201682000 mi | Engine continues to burn oil at a rate of ~0.5 qts/1,000 miles. |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Mar 2017 - Jan 2019 | |||
Jul 2017132060 mi | Car went into limp mode with check engine , cruise and traction control light on or flashing. | ||
Oct 2017137020 mi | Oil consumption test recall from Subaru Canada. More than 1 liter per 2500km Engine will be changed under warranty in January 2018. | ||
Jan 2018138880 miC $300 | Engine changed under recall from Subaru Canada for excessive oil consumption. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jul 201414140 mi | Excessive oil consumption; 1 litre / 1200 km on one trip. Dealer recommended oil consumption test which is in progress. No repairs performed as of yet. | ||
Jan 201511840 mi | Oil Consumption Test Completed: 1 litre 0W20 synthetic oil used in 4,000km. Dealer sitting on fence as to whether this is "excessive". Looking into whether or not Subaru will allow use of 5W30 synthetic instead. | ||
Mar 201518600 mi | 5W30 Synthetic now in car. Aprox. 1000K since oil change. Oil consumption appears improved. | ||
Sep 201525420 mi | Fuel cap tether broken | ||
Feb 201627900 mi | Short block replaced under warranty due to excessive oil consumption. Engine was consuming 1 litre of oil every 2000 - 3000 km despite switching to 5W30 from 0W20 synthetic oil. Dealer was very reasonable and helpful. |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201720000 miUS $500 | Battery needed replacing. Extream cold weather would not crank | ||
Dec 201746521 mi | Loud clacking noise from engine compartment and significant oil loss with no external signs. Diagnosed at sticking PCV valve which was replaced under oil system warrantee. Currently in the midst of 1,500 mile oil consumption test. This happened once before. | ||
Jan 201847000 mi | Vehicle failed oil consumption test with rate of 43.760Z per 1,200 miles. Engine removed and new short block installed. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States May 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Aug 201421000 mi | gas cap tether broke. gas cap replaced. | ||
Mar 201631000 mi | starting problem. often doesn't start first time. usually good, second try. brought in... told a temp gauge at fault. repaired. same problem next day. going back. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Oct 2012US $400 | Wheels were shaking whole car at speeds over 60mphand car is extremely swaying on curves at freeway speeds. (swaying has not been fixed - waiting for suggestion from Subaru of America - they don't care to much if you crash or kill someone) |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201229000 mi | rear headrest not locking |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
Nov 201340000 miUS $200 | Rearview mirror was loose. has been a problem since the car was less than a year old. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Dec 2011 - Nov 2015 | |||
Oct 20123200 mi | Rattle in rear roof area. Dealer removed head liner and secured the sunroof rails. The repair did not work and I will be taking the vehicle back. | ||
Apr 201514200 mi | Check engine light. Codes read misfires in #1 and #2 cylinders. Has occurred twice when under acceleration,computer was flashed for upgrade,and told to use only premium fuel. Interior rear view mirror kept falling off. | ||
Nov 201516000 mi | Burning oil. Dealer states normal a qt.every 1,000 miles. |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
Oct 201214800 mi | Backup camera and audio system would not work at times. The dealer claimed that if it did not show this at the dealership they were not allowed to replace the audio unit until if failed completely. | ||
Dec 201333000 mi | Backup camera and audio system would not work at times. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2022 | |||
Aug 201210080 mi | Check engine light and traction light on, then off within 15second on itself. Called dealer, said not to worry because lights are off. Wo waited two weeks for service. Tech said system parameters setting wrong. Flashed system with new memory | ||
Jan 202291760 mi | Valve cover leak observed, inspection only, only to monitor. |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Sep 201320000 mi | Faulty fuel cap, took 3 visits to diagnose & fix. Technician left clamp on line during 2nd visit causing 3rd visit |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
Jun 201313000 mi | While accelerating up a large hill, cruise light, service engine light and traction control light came in making cruise and traction control inoperable. Read on net 26 pages of this issue. Needed an ECM flash. all good and better mileage | ||
May 201426000 mi | Driver side rear gas strut that holds opened the rear cargo door failed loosing oil and making the door unable to stay open on its own. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States May 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
May 201314400 mi | Check engine went on, and the traction control sensor showed the system was defective, also the cruise control stopped working. It was the oxygen sensor causing the check engine to be on and other dfisplay irregularities |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 20146300 mi | Inside rear view mirror was loose since I purchased the car. It became looser so a friend tried to repair it, but could not. The whole mirror fell which was better than if I had been driving. Dealer was great and even washed my car. | ||
Mar 201736500 mi | Passenger airbag had to be replaced. |
Subaru Forester in South Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 20123000 mi | CEL, Traction Control, and Cruise Control lights blinking on dash. Dealer tech stated that the control module recorded two engine misfires. The module was re-flashed in compliance with a TSB. | ||
Aug 201313000 mi | CEL, Cruise & Traction control lights blinking. Dealer reset ECU. | ||
Nov 201651000 miUS $385 | Engine was repaired under Subaru's high oil consumption TSB. |
Subaru Forester in New South Wales, Australia Nov 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 2021125860 miA $6800 | Engine replaced due to main bearing failure |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Oct 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
May 201729000 mi | Air bag recall |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201776238 miUS $250 | Replacement of all rotors and pads, labor only cost, parts purchased seperately | ||
Dec 201782500 miUS $100 | Engine would turn over many times before starting, corrected with ECM reflash Rattle from under vehicle, clamp on heat shield replaced | ||
Apr 201884000 mi | AC not working (blows warm air). Replaced AC Compressor under extended warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201754000 miUS $1200 | Struts reached end of life and damaged tie rods. | ||
Apr 202291000 miUS $600 | Replace serpentine belt. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jun 2018 - Mar 2023 | |||
Jul 201841540 mi | Plugs and coil to correct check engine light | ||
Sep 201842780 miC $1000 | Replaced LF AND RF wheel bearings. RR was done 3000km ago. | ||
Nov 202158280 miC $3000 | Multiple steering and suspension components replaced | ||
Jan 202371920 miC $234 | left lower ball joint | ||
Mar 202372540 miC $1807 | Front and rear pads and rotors, LF caliper, drive belt |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
Aug 201331100 mi | The lower part of the engine was replaced as a courtesy. My insurance, factory warranty (under 30,000 miles) did not apply, the extended warranty did not apply(under 30,000 miles) and my insurance policy did not cover the repair. 30,000 mile check-up. oil change and repairs as needed. |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 201868000 mi | High oil consumption. Dealer did oil change at no charge and re-checked oil consumption after 1200 miles. Within acceptable consumption rate. | ||
Feb 2022100000 miUS $300 | Sensor replaced for cruise control/traction/check engine, replace some bolts, a headlight Driver side sway bar end link was broken |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2023 | |||
Mar 201759000 mi | CEL, flashing cruise, traction control lit. Cruise in. Code indicated loose gas cap. | ||
Jul 201765000 miUS $15 | One headlight out, replaced both. | ||
Aug 201771000 miUS $200 | Replaced sticking caliper and worn rotor. New pads on all wheels. | ||
Jul 2021131000 miUS $250 | CEL was on, which on a Subaru means cruise and traction control disabled. Scanned the codes which indicated the Bank 1 sensor was not responding correctly to lean and rich commands. Oxygen sensor replaced, codes reset, no further issues. $250 part at Autozone!!! | ||
Nov 2022144000 miUS $2800 | Reseal engine to resolve multiple oil leaks. Replace water pump. Replace one wheel bearing. Replace stabilizer links. | ||
Mar 2023148000 miUS $1700 | Catalytic converter replaced. O2 sensor damaged due to overheating. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
Nov 201787000 miUS $800 | Front half axle replacement |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jan 2014 | Engine at 18,000 miles was 2.5 quarts low on oil. It now has long cold start until key is recycled and serve piston slap. Has blown blue smoke, low coolant, blown fused, and cracked windshield. Our second Subaru to crack a windshield. | ||
Dec 201424000 mi | Motor oil consumption, misfires, coolant consumption. Blows fuses and the windows go up slowly when they go up at the same time. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201542000 miUS $120 | Had transmission oil replaced. Car came from lease so maintenance intervals are maintained, but the gears (1st and second) are hard to shift in 40-50s or below weather even after 3-4 minute startup. Not a prob on 97 honda in same weather Fuel mileage at 17-18 in cold weather city drving. Dealership couldn't solve problem. Also, for the first time in life, the washer fluid lines froze though at least they didn't burst like other cars. | ||
Feb 201878000 miUS $684 | wheel bearing rubber bushing was going bad so I had to pay $550 there to allow the alignment to be done. Alignment was way out of line instead of close to zero for camber and caster. Dealer didn't fix it under warranty so for the last 3 years, I was so close to selling this car. It was a hazard to drive in winter with the car slip sideways. ABS would start it clacking but I would have to pump the brakes to stop the car. The car stopped using ABS in the the last snow that we had. I'll probably find out how much of a difference was made next winter. |
Subaru Forester in Utah, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201678000 miUS $2500 | Head gasket failure resulting in coolant leaking along with a crack in another small part. |
Subaru Forester in Hawaii, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201413000 mi | Reloaded engine software but still have intermitant starting problems. Seal for timing belt cover leaking. | ||
Jun 201826000 miUS $2200 | AC would get very warm after 1/2 hour of operation. After AC shut down for 15 minutes, it would cool down again for another 1/2 hour. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2019 | |||
Sep 201545000 mi | Vehicle would occasionally take unusually long time to start, not related to temperature or time since last drive. Dealer said there was a bulletin for the issue and applied a software update. Am waiting to see if the update fixes the issue. | ||
Dec 201547000 mi | Long/Slow start issue persisted after software flash. Took vehicle to different dealer, they indicated the flash was not done and performed the flash as well, this time it worked. Not sure if the first dealer actually flashed or not |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jan 20148000 mi | The chrome strip had fallen off on of the HVAC grilles. Entire unit to be replaced. Carpet pulling loose and gapping at sill plate. | ||
Feb 20148200 mi | Part came in for piece that fell off the dash, they repaired it. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
Aug 201444100 mi | Noticed buzz from right side. Turned out to be a bad right wheel bearing. replaced under warranty |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in New Zealand Jan 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
Dec 201741540 mi$20 | headlight bulb replacement. | ||
Feb 202191760 mi$500 | service + oil change and headlight bulb |
Engine not specified
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jun 2016103000 miUS $100 | Cam shaft cover was leakng |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
Aug 20114700 mi | A/C button on control panel popped out and would not fully re-seat. System actually worked okay, just a bad button Exterior window trim on passenger's side front of rear cargo compartment window - horizontal cracks. Entire piece of glass to be replaced. Known issue - learned about it on forums. Paint damaged by fix, small area repainted by paint shop | ||
Aug 201216800 mi | TSB for rerouting wiring harness in area of rear seats. | ||
Jan 201310500 mi | Drivers side visor return spring failed. Dealer ordered and replaced visor. |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 20117000 mi | Back of power driver's seat does not hold its position, seat back declines on own when car is powered off. No issues while vehicle is running. |
turbocharged 145hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Spain Mar 2017 - Oct 2023 | |||
Sep 2023166160 mi€800 | catalysts change after >250k Km |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Dec 201212000 mi | excessive oil burning, 2 qts every 3k, backfire when AC is on, loud vibration when traction control kicks on in snowy conditions | ||
Apr 201449000 mi | Having new small block installed to fix oil consumption. This is covered under warranty. | ||
Dec 201460000 mi | Head gasket leak. Covered from small block replacement Car now, after 60000 miles finally runs great Better than ever Finally love my car | ||
Feb 201562000 miUS $900 | Clutch needed replacing after throw-out bearing failed. Subaru did discount the job 500.00 as I had other car issues in the past. |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
May 201330000 mi | Leaking cam seal. Dealer replaced cam seal. 5 days in shop - at least there's no more oil leak... | ||
Dec 201341000 mi | High oil consumption - finished oil consumption test, clocked around 1200 miles/quart. Also in for loud engine noises, which were put off until after oil consumption test completed. Repairs to start next week | ||
Feb 201441000 mi | Engine block was replaced to fix the oil consumption issues. Still consumes oil (just not as much). Timing chain tensioner was replaced to fix the startup noises. After letting the car warm up, it is still very loud at 3K RPM, so that has not been fixed. Back to dealer... Engine block was replaced to fix the oil consumption issues. Timing chain tensioner was replaced to fix the startup noises. After letting the car warm up, it is still very loud at 3K RPM, so that has not been fixed. Back to dealer... | ||
Mar 201441000 mi | Oil leaking from passenger side cam carrier again. Also oil seepage from timing chain cover. Dealer replaced the driver's side cam intake sprocket to fix startup noise. Noise overall improved, oil leaks appear to be fixed. | ||
Apr 201441000 mi | After 500 miles, the engine is leaking oil from the cam carrier again. Subaru has agreed to repurchase due to car continuing to have problems and having been in shop for more than 30 business days in the last year. |
Subaru Forester in New Brunswick, Canada Sep 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 201786800 mi | Short block replacement due to high oil consumption. Cost totally covered by Subaru. | ||
Jun 201895480 miC $950 | new A/C compressor and dryer |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Feb 201315700 mi | Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. Fuel gauge shows 3/4 tank after filling. A restart or 2 will correct this. But then gauge drop very quickly,dropping from full to 3/4 of a tank after 20 miles | ||
Jul 201319700 mi | fuel tank sending unit replaced fuel level sensor replaced |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2012 - May 2015 | |||
Sep 201422320 mi | Minor oil leak on right side cylinder head needed to be re-sealed. Required and overnight stay. Covered under power train warranty. | ||
May 201524800 mi | Engine oil leak at right side cam cradle. Requires pulling engine and replacing gaskets and or resealing. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
May 201210700 miUS $25 | I tried to change the oil myself. I could not get the oil drain plug off. It was on very tight. Since I was afraid of destroying the plug I took it to my normal mechanic who was able to get the plug off using an impact driver. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jan 20124000 mi | Engine was making noise like a sewing machine. The vehicle was admitted for TSB 02-117-11 Left side cylinder head, intake camshaft, intake valves and rocker arm pivots needed to be replaced. Vehicle replaced, due to manufacture defect. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jan 201219000 miUS $80 | Going thru a 1/2 to 3/4 of oil every 1000 miles.... | ||
Mar 201330000 mi | oil consumption test. Dealing w /subaru of america directly on resolution of problem. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jun 201228000 mi | Faulty tire sensor, replaced under warranty | ||
Sep 2016103000 mi | Compete Engine replacement under warranty due to excessive oil consumption. |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
May 201542500 mi | During routine maintenance, the rear differential was not properly filled. Failed several thousand miles later and was replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Oct 201535200 mi | Car occasionally fails to start or takes extended time to turn over. Slight clunking noise when car is put into reverse then driven forward. | ||
Nov 201536900 mi | Gaskets were leaking. |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Nov 20111800 mi | ECM reflashed. Oil consumption test started as no sign of oil leaking/burning could be detected. | ||
Dec 20113500 mi | Replaced relay. Oil consumption check + oil change. | ||
Jan 2012 | Rattle from the spare tire area of the vehicle. Moon roof (and driver side door) leaks. Oil consumption check. Developed engine knocking. It was explained to me that the knocking is typical of the boxer engine; some louder than others. | ||
Feb 20123900 mi | Oil consumption check plus oil change. Dealer says the fresh oil change should resolve the oil consumption now that the engine has been broken in. No start. Towed to dealer. Very rough idling at start up after the no-start repair. Smell of raw fuel. Occasional stall. Oil consumption issue not resolved. Dealership says contact Subaru of America as they cannot fix the issue. | ||
Mar 20125000 mi | Very rough idle; vehicle would not stay running. Smell of raw fuel, enough to cause eyes to burn. |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 20115000 mi | Rear seat recliner button came off, plastic component damaged, had to be replaced | ||
Oct 201116700 mi | Evaporator core developed a leak and had to be replaced. It took a recharge with leak detector and 2 trips to the dealer to find the problem. | ||
Mar 201222000 mi | Started oil consumption test with dealer. Oil consumption is higher than expected, using approx. 1 qt. for every 3000 miles. | ||
Aug 201237000 mi | A/C has been leaking inside vehicle since replacement of evaporator. They found pinched seal in evap housing - parts not assembled correctly in previous repair. | ||
Apr 201468500 mi | Start test to determine how much oil is leaking at valve covers. Oil is dripping on exhaust, burning and creating smoke. When car is stopped it enters the cab through a/c. Have to keep a/c on recirc. | ||
Oct 201591700 mi | Check engine light on. Dealer said sensor needed replacement but estimate was ridiculously high. Will attempt repair on my own. | ||
Nov 201594000 miUS $110 | Replaced Air/Fuel ratio sensor | ||
Apr 201699000 mi | Took car in to start Subaru-sanctioned oil consumption test, but was not eligible to start due to oil leaks from o-rings. | ||
Jun 2016101000 miUS $1150 | Replace o-rings and seals to stop bsd oil leaks. | ||
Jul 2016102000 mi | Problem with a/c, cooling sporadically; works fine some times, other times not at all; dealer suspected low freon - added freon and dye Oil consumption test found excessive consumption. Replaced short block and seals; replacement covered by Subaru under class-action agreement | ||
Aug 2016102700 mi | A/C still not functioning properly; works intermittantly; dealer could not find freon leak, suggests replacing expansion valve and evaporator | ||
Oct 2016107000 mi | Replace evaporator and expansion valve in effort to fix intermittent cooling | ||
Nov 2016107000 mi | Replace evaporator temp sensor. Finally found the problem behind the intermittent cooling. Previous replacement of evaporator and expansion valve probably not necessary. | ||
Apr 2017114311 mi | Replace cam seals and O-rings again. Warranty work from short block replacement (Jul 2016). | ||
May 2017116419 mi | After short block replacement, A/C compressor was very noisy. Turns out the mechanic failed to add oil back into the A/C system when reassembling. Oil was added and noise was reduced significantly, but still there (compressor undoubtedly damaged at this point). | ||
Jul 2017118595 mi | Returned for noisy air compressor - dealer said, despite the noise, system working as designed. In order to prove the compressor is damaged, they say we will have to just wait to see if it fails. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 201321000 mi | Leaking Cam seals and head gaskets. leaky cam seals |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2011 - May 2018 | |||
Aug 20116000 mi | Electric moonroof would not close. Moonroof stuck open. Had to be realigned in order to close fully. | ||
Nov 201228200 mi | cam engine seals leaking resulting in oil leak and low oil levels | ||
Feb 201332000 mi | car is still leaking oil, has to go back to shop | ||
Apr 201334500 mi | Car leaks oil. Dealer repeated major repair of cam gasket seals. Hopefully this fixes the problem once and for all | ||
Aug 201339600 mi | Moonroof would not close. Dealer had to reset moonroof control in order to allow it to close | ||
Nov 201345000 mi | Oil level read below minimum level, suspecting oil is burning off. Dealer has started an oil consumption test. Vehicle seems to burn off all oil in between oil changes. | ||
Jun 2017103400 miUS $700 | drive belts wore out and needed to be replaced | ||
Jan 2018112000 miUS $2000 | Engine leaking oil again, cam gaskets leaking. This is the third time the engine had to be pulled for this vehicle. Repair cost aprox $2000 and I had to work very hard to get subaru to pay for this. Fortunately, subaru stood behind their defective engine |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
Oct 201113700 mi | Left side timing chain tensioner replaced with revised part per TSB. Caused a loud knocking sound on cold start up since new. Issue resolved. | ||
Nov 201116000 mi | Previous replacement of timing chain tensioner. Dealer did not seal timing cover properly so it was leaking oil on to the exhaust. Brought back to dealer and they removed and resealed the timing cover. Seems to be fixed for now. | ||
Sep 201232000 mi | Engine and/or transmission hesitation when turning corners and accelerating. Doesn't respond for a couple seconds, then usually... | ||
Aug 201345000 mi | Oil leak on driver side cylinder head area. Dealer found leaking valve cover gasket. Replaced gasket. They found there was still an oil leak. Found cam "cap" was was cracked. Replaced cam cap. Brought car home and found it still leaking. Returned car to dealer due to continuing oil leak. Dealer took apart valve cover and cam cap and resealed everything. Seems to be fixed now. | ||
May 201455700 mi | Oil leak from timing cover. Removed timing cover and installed a new one. Car still leaking oil from left cylinder head area. Also repaired previously. Has been to the dealer for both leaks multiple times. | ||
Oct 201460700 mi | Back for oil leak. Pulled motor out of vehicle and removed cam cap/cover, timing cover again, reseal everything. A few months later, still no leaks. Seems to finally be repaired. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2010 - Feb 2019 | |||
Jan 2011620 mi | CEL on, took to dealer, code said fuel recovery system. Dealer discovered condensation froze in the fuel vapour recovery line from the gas tank-figured it happened while sitting on lot through freeze-thaw weather-dried out line, now fixed. | ||
Mar 20111860 mi | CEL on, same as last visit. Dealer discovered condensate in the fuel vapour recovery line from the gas tank - dealer thinks either faulty installation or bad design as there is a low spot in line before the drain. Dried out, CEL off now. | ||
Dec 201219840 mi | Engine sometimes made noise on cold-starts; determined was covered by TSB for timing chain tensioner. Replaced tensioner, does not make noise anymore. | ||
Sep 201329140 mi | Car smelled mildly of burning fluid after op'n of >20 minutes - had been happening since replacement of timing chain idler pulley in May. Found minor weep of oil from bottom of oil dipstick, landing on exhaust system. Replaced seal | ||
Jun 201756420 miC $20 | Rattling sound from muffler area below passenger cabin. Shop said common issue with Subaru's and it comes from the heat shield getting loose. No real way to tighten it, so we had them remove it. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States May 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jun 201222000 miUS $1 | Needed a new bolt for the rear view mirror assembly. The mirror assembly kept on getting lose when driving over bumps. Had to replace the hex socket bolt. |
Subaru Forester in Arkansas, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
Nov 20114000 mi | Rattles and squeaks from the cargo hold. Dealer shop removed right trim and headliner. Two of the noises were lessened. One rattle still needs to be chased down. | ||
Jan 201232200 mi | Rattle in cargo hold. The technician took down passenger side trim and installed wedges between parts of the roof metal. I think that it worked this time. | ||
May 20129700 mi | Rear side drivers window working intermittently. | ||
Sep 201214000 mi | Rear drivers side window not working. Dealership lubricated track and pronounced it repaired. We shall see. | ||
Apr 201318800 mi | Rear power window out again. Fourth time in shop. Window motor to be replaced this time. Of course the part has to be ordered so a fifth time will be needed. | ||
May 201320000 mi | Replaced drivers side rear window motor. Fifth time in shop. We will see. | ||
Sep 201324000 mi | Rear driver's side window working intermittently. Now the front passenger window not working from the driver's door switch. Sixth time in shop for this problem. As normal' part must be ordered resulting in seventh trip. Power window master switch replaced. | ||
Apr 201428700 mi | Top windshield gasket came loose and flapped in wind. Re-attached. I will reglue with silicone if it comes loose again. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
Sep 201338000 mi | Check engine light on. Dealer tightened cap. Light came on again. Replaced canister vent valve. Check engine light back on. Found evap hose not seated properly. Dealer had car until 9/16/13. Dealer repaired evap hose. | ||
Oct 201338800 mi | Check engine light on. Found purge hose not properly connected. check engine light on. Found evap canister leaking. Dealer replaced evap canister. Check engine light on. Found vaccum line leaking and gas cap not sealing properly. Dealer replaced line and gas cap. After six trips, light finally stayed off. | ||
Jun 201568000 mi | replaced both valve cover gaskets |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
Dec 201335340 mi | Replaced battery under warrenty | ||
Feb 201549580 miC $350 | horn alarm would not shut off had to replace some connection in steering column which had shorted out. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 20141000 mi | Reprogrammed transmission to correct rough shifting during extreme cold. |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
Sep 20111000 mi | Check Engine Light on, Cruise control light flashing, traction control light on. Started at 1201 miles. Dealer flashed the ecu and reset the codes. Problem came back 2 times since then. Car is back in the shop for 2 days now. no updates 2nd time in the shop. dealer could not determine cause and reset the codes. | ||
Oct 20111000 mi | Car is still in the shop without an update. Been 5 days nows. Dealer is calling Subaru engineers to assist. They gave the car back to me. Apparently a fix is out now, but it is not signed off by the government. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States May 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
Sep 201452000 mi | The sunroof malfunctioned and was repaired under warranty. The glass part somehow hopped over the cloth part (underside) and thereafter was unable to close. | ||
Feb 201679000 miUS $65 | One of the wheel stud bolts was stripped so the tire nut would not come off, which prevented having the tires on the driver's from being rotated. | ||
May 201684000 miUS $2100 | Both cam carriers (or cages) were leaking oil and needed to be resealed. This required removing the engine, | ||
Sep 201685000 miUS $60 | This was the 3rd time that a wheel stud (where lug nuts screw on) failed, requiring replacement. Either I have a really bad dealer service (AutoNation) or Discount Tire shop or the metal in the studs is poor quality. Wish I knew which. | ||
Oct 2017105000 miUS $75 | Replace rear view mirror mounting kit. Apparently, one of the screws got stripped somehow, possibly when the windshield was replaced. Don’t know that I can say this was caused by normal use. But what really made me angry is for the lack of the screw, the whole mount had to be replaced. Really, Subaru didn’t have a replacement screw?!? | ||
Jun 2018108000 miUS $470 | Once again one of the wheel studs broke off in the lug nut when my tires were rotated at Discount Tire. Then when Subaru mechanic was taking that wheel off, another one broke! This is at least the 5th stud to break. Subaru aluminum alloy wheels from 2011 are junk. Front break rotors were resurfaced. The idle pulleys and belt tensioner needed replacement. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States May 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Sep 2017125000 miUS $3500 | replaced short block due to oil consumption |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201791000 miUS $135 | flushed brake fluid.. also oil and filter ghange | ||
Jul 201791000 miUS $65 | replaced rear pads |
Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Apr 2016 - May 2017 | |||
Jun 201646500 mi | short block replaced due to oil consumption problem | ||
Jan 201752600 mi | engine front cover leaking. replaced all necessary o rings and seals. replaced dipstick tube seal |
Subaru Forester in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2018C $45 | Rear lift supports both crashed same day at -40 in Jan 2018. Bought replacements online for $45/ instead of $179 at dealer. | ||
Feb 201896100 miC $1300 | Engine seal and oil sensor. Starting position required to commence official oil use monitoring process. Subaru had sent letter advising that some excessive oil consumption noticed in years including my car. Anything over 1 litre per 6000 km. My car's engine related warranty to be extended to 160k from 100k!!! My number came at about 2.4 ltr/6000 km I have a loaner 2018 Forester today while Subaru installs a new (rebuilt) short block, for free. I have a rt. tie rod with alignment being done at same time $400. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201878000 miUS $470 | fuel/induction service power steering service | ||
Aug 2021104000 miUS $2700 | replaced steering rack driver's window switch replaced |
Subaru Forester in Kentucky, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Nov 201241300 mi | Check engine light, ABS light, Traction control light all illuminated. | ||
May 201359000 mi | Timing chain tensioner was leaking down overnight. | ||
Jun 2017134000 miUS $400 | Factory replacement short block for oil consumption issue. Also had routine maintenance to rest of car. New hoses plugs differential fluid change. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 202296000 miUS $450 | A/F sensor bad |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
Sep 201698000 mi | Published oil consumption problem with 2011 Subaru Forester. Dealer replaced engine short block. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 201849000 miUS $600 | replace faulty oxygen sensor | ||
Jul 202264000 miUS $540 | Several gaskets replaced for oil leak, also one sensor repaired Replace broken glove box, reinsert mirror controls |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Oct 201212700 mi | oil leaking from valve cover gasket. | ||
Nov 201213000 mi | valve cover gasket replaced (warranty) | ||
Dec 201213000 mi | valve cover gasket leaking engine still leaking oil |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Sep 201441000 miUS $94 | radio stopped playing ipod connected via USB port. It recognized the ipod, but would not play... | ||
Jan 2015 | Replaced transmission with remanufactured transmission |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 201445000 mi | Early on it started having oil consumption issues; engine replaced at 32,000 miles; 10,000 miles later same problems again. Received $3,500 customer loyalty incentive, traded the car. |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Jun 201443000 mi | Vehicle started making a horrendous clapping noise. Upon towing to dealer it was determined that the engine block failed. Suspect oil consumption problem that has been reported. They never did tell me why it happened. Yay extended warranty! |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 2015140000 mi | threw a rod and blew the engine |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jan 201316000 miUS $300 | Engine started tapping sound and then lost power while driving on highway. Was towed to a dealer. It took 5 days for them to get it fixed. Have not pick it up yet since the dealer is 2 hours drive away from my home. | ||
Feb 201323000 mi | Check engine light is on. It camplained about bank 1. Dealer said upgraded software and reset check engine light. | ||
Mar 201327000 mi | Engine light is on again. Dealer said changed both down pipes. I was told there was a leak in intake. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2016123000 miUS $17 | Blown low beam headlamp bulb | ||
May 2018151000 miUS $150 | AC not cooling. Recharged system Check engine light, O2 sensor | ||
Jun 2022205000 miUS $120 | P0420, catalytic converter not optimal |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Victoria, Australia Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 | |||
May 201438260 mi | Replacement of small engine due to unusual oil consumption | ||
Sep 201554560 mi | Loose tweeter on door | ||
Mar 201779360 miA $900 | Worn components covered under extended warranty | ||
Jun 201783080 miA $6 | Front low beam light |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in New Brunswick, Canada Apr 2016 - Oct 2021 | |||
Sep 201771572 miC $396 | Motor vehicle inspection identified worn brake pads that did not pass. | ||
Apr 201875700 miC $65 | check engine light on. Code P0456, evap small leak. Cleared code, cleaned around rim of gas tank filler neck |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Botswana Nov 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
Nov 201646580 mi | Blown head gaskets. Replaced radiator, water pump, all hoses and timing belt with this repair at my own cost. |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
Sep 201121080 mi | Malfunction with oil control valve. The dealer had to order the part - kept over weekend and fixed on 2nd business day. | ||
May 201227060 mi | Computer had to be reset as instruments were either wrong or not functioning - cause unknown. |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Jun 2017 - Oct 2018 | |||
Oct 201789000 mi | 90,000 mile service performed, transmission drain plug was over tightened and cracked the transmission case...transmission was then replaced by dealer. Newly installed transmission had leaky axle plug seals, dealer replaced those as well. | ||
Apr 201898000 miUS $400 | Wheel bearing was making whining noise, only left front, easy replacement. | ||
Oct 2018105000 miUS $1400 | Sway bar links and bushings were bad, replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Belgium Sep 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
Nov 201769440 mi | rear central mirror oxydised all around , starting to go to the center. mirror replaced at no cost by dealer, on warranty (lifetime for such items) |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
Oct 201126700 miUS $225 | Key fob ceased working due to faulty button. Not covered by CPO warranty. | ||
Jun 201460000 miUS $296 | Drive belts dry and cracking. Discovered during course of scheduled maintenance. Belts replaced. | ||
Apr 201880000 miUS $504 | Radiator cracked. Shop described failure as premature given mileage. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jun 2009 - Feb 2014 | |||
Apr 201368000 miUS $189 | Intercooler Hose connecting to the Turbo engine |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
Nov 201122000 mi | OEM TPMS light on in cold weather while tire pressure was to OEM specs (known problem my Subaru); solved by increasing tire pressure. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in West Virginia, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201770000 mi | OCV stuck code thrown for bank 2. Dealer first replaced OCV solenoid and it did not fix. OCV switch corrected problem. | ||
Feb 201773000 miUS $150 | Shudder in steering. Stuck brake caliper piston upon inspection. | ||
Aug 201781000 miUS $285 | Caliper pistons stuck again. | ||
Mar 201885000 miUS $450 | Both driver side calipers had pistons sticking. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 201556600 mi | Rattling heat shields. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2019 | |||
Oct 201648300 miUS $180 | Replaced Battery | ||
Mar 201852960 miUS $120 | Replace fan belts |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Feb 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
Nov 201671000 miUS $35 | Headlight replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
Nov 2014116200 miUS $1300 | Clutch replacement, high pitched whine, likely throw out bearing. | ||
Jan 2015119500 miUS $155 | Check oil leak...currently minor. Diagnosis is a leaking head gasket. | ||
Apr 2015122000 mi | Oil leak from head gasket. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Feb 201111000 mi | Replacement of fuel tank pressure sensor after diagnostic for reason why check engine light came on. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 201789000 miUS $150 | Replaced left front wheel bearing due to continuous rumbling at specific speeds | ||
Aug 201798000 miUS $240 | Right front wheel bearings replaced. | ||
Dec 2017102000 miUS $430 | Throwout bearing howling and replaced. | ||
Jun 2018110000 miUS $40 | Rear pads rplaced | ||
Jan 2022158500 miUS $50 | Failed exhaust connection at muffler |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jul 201141000 miUS $60 | Gas cap was loose, tripped Check Engine Light. Cost $60 at the dealer to diagnose and reset. Next time, I'm bringing it to my local guy. Only reason I brought it to the dealer was in case it was covered by a warranty, which it wasn't. | ||
Dec 201277000 mi | Battery went dead, just short of 3 years old. They don't make them like they used to. | ||
May 201389800 miUS $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. | ||
Mar 2014113000 miUS $1500 | Replaced clutch bearing, pressure plate, and flywheel. | ||
Jul 2014120300 miUS $640 | Clunking sound when going over small bumps. Sway bars bad. | ||
Dec 2014134000 miUS $698 | Replaced right front caliper, old one was sticking. Cost about $220, parts and labor. | ||
Jul 2015151000 miUS $500 | Stuck caliper, replaced that, plus pads and rotors. | ||
Jun 2016175000 miUS $450 | Stuck right front caliper, replaced that, plus discs and pads |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201572540 miC $50 | Complained about excessive oil consumption. PCV valve replaced. | ||
Sep 201799200 miC $350 | Ignition coil, had to go back one month later because a distribution cable unpluged. Missinstalled. Ignition coil. |
Subaru Forester in New Mexico, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
Dec 201120000 mi | Dome light was not functioning properly, and was replaced by dealership under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Apr 201454000 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. | ||
Aug 201462000 miUS $360 | Electrical system for rear latch shorted out and hatchback would not close. Entire assembly was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Missouri, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jun 2014117000 miUS $1000 | Clutch Pressure plate and release bearing worn out. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 2022162440 miC $300 | O2 sensor was faulty |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States Apr 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
Dec 2021207000 miUS $1000 | Brakes worn. Replaced pads and rotors. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201340000 miUS $500 | bad tie rod end and alignment. | ||
Jun 201559000 miUS $100 | Rattle when driving, dealer tightened exhaust heat shields. Started rattling again. Car will be going back to the dealer. | ||
Feb 201896000 miUS $500 | whistling noise at speed. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
May 201214200 mi | Transmission temperature light kept coming on; transmission would not shift properly. Dealer had to order in, and replace a module. The transmission actually was not overheating. | ||
Nov 201215900 mi | The shift lever became hard to move. Parts were ordered in and replaced. | ||
Mar 201318000 miUS $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. |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2020 | |||
Dec 201113000 mi | Check engine light came on with flashing cruise indicator. Computer code indicated faulty fuel pressure sensor. Dealer replaced and repaired. Total shop time about 1.5 hr. Problem seems to be resolved. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jun 20101000 mi | rear hatch seemed to rattle a lot, but it turned out that the spare tire was not properly installed (should have been caught at PDI) and the jack was loose in the carrier in the trunk. | ||
Oct 20107000 mi | all four doors had hideous rattles, like they were made of loose change and tin cans. All were fixed by dealer under warranty. Additionally, the roof bars were replaced because they noticed a screw missing, and all were stripped. WOW. | ||
Nov 20108000 mi | Hatchback rattle/shudder constantly, TSB fix made it worse. Fixed by owner with foam insulation. Subaru dealer seems to be totally clueless on this one. So far, this car (and it's dealers) does not live up to it's reputation. | ||
Dec 201010000 mi | dash rattle, a-pillar trim rattle, rear-view mirror rattle, headliner rattle... this car seems to be made of the cheapest plastic of all time. They were "unable to isolate" rattles. Will be trying new dealer. | ||
Feb 201112000 mi | STILL they cannot find the source of the rattles in the dash. Seriously, this car had to be assembled on a Monday after way too much sake in Japan! | ||
Mar 201114000 mi | Started carrying foam tape, attacking rattles myself as they come. The dash rattle was finally discovered to be the cowling panel on the exterior of windshield. Self repair, since the dealers are clueless. Forum members helped diagnose. | ||
Aug 201124000 mi | TSB software update |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
Mar 201572000 miUS $85 | Battery stopped holding charge |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Apr 201116000 mi | replaced brake light bulbs |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
Sep 201113000 mi | Rattle in drivers side rear door and rear hatch area. Repaired under warranty by dealer. Good repair, no more rattle. | ||
Dec 201115000 mi | Rattle returned in driver side passenger door and passenger side around rear hatch. Not taking it back. | ||
Aug 201225000 mi | Rattle in driver side passenger door and passenger side around rear hatch. Had gotten worse. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2020 | |||
Jun 201988000 miUS $600 | Replace rear brake pads and rotors |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201330340 mi | 30 month old car has rust along the bottom lip of tailgate. Trim around rear side windows cracked and probably letting water in. I have now waited over 2 MONTHS for Subaru Canada to get back to me on warranty claim. First and LAST Subaru! | ||
Sep 201333480 miC $60 | Brake calipers sticking, even though servied at Subaru recommended intervals by the dealer. Front wheel bearing started making noise at 50,000km. This is the second time this has happened with this vehicle. Rusted tailgate lip and cracked rear side window trims finally being repaired under "goodwill" warranty from Subaru Canada. They will NOT accept fault for rusting on a barely 2 and a half year old car still under full warranty. | ||
Feb 201438440 mi | Smelled burning oil and some smoke coming from the engine after a recent trip. No oil loss noted on dipstick. Diagnosed as a leaking front crankshaft seal. Replaced under major component warranty along with oil contaminated timing belt. | ||
Jun 201443400 mi | Began to smell burning oil, similar to 4 months ago. ANOTHER oil leak, this time oil pump and gasket had to be replaced...covered under powertrain warranty. 70,000km and this lemon is just falling apart. I don't trust it for long trips. SAD! | ||
Mar 201552700 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. | ||
Jun 201557040 miC $350 | Ignition coil pack and plug wires were replaced under warranty at 52,000km. Now only 40,000km later they BOTH needed replacement again, this time at my cost. This Subaru is a POS and a lemon. I would dump it if I could afford to. Do not buy! | ||
Sep 201558900 miC $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! | ||
Oct 201676880 miC $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. | ||
Mar 201783700 miC $1200 | Second time the same wheel bearing has required replacement. The entire exhaust system had rusted so badly at all weld points that everything needed to be replaced from the catalytic back. Yet more badly designed metal parts on this car. | ||
Oct 201791140 miC $300 | Car started to make a ticking sound when making sharp right turns at low speed. This become worse and vibration at highway speeds started under acceleration. My mechanic diagnosed this a bad inner CV. Cost to repair and reboot the front half-shaft is more money than the difference in parts cost to replace the entire half-shaft so I went that route. Mechanic suggested an aftermarket half-shaft which are known to cause vibration issues. This one was no different and I am now waiting on the Subaru OEM part which is on back order. Not impressed that Subaru Canada does not keep a known failure part like this in stock at all times. It's common to many different models and years of Subaru! | ||
Feb 201894240 miC $35 | Exhaust rattle again...this is a yearly event! Maybe Subaru should investigate solving this issue that their cars have had for over a decade. | ||
Jun 201899200 miC $135 | Heat shield rattle repaired with clamps. Vibration diagnosis revealed possible issue with recently replace front half-shaft. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Mar 20116000 mi | Rattle/buzz occurs behind headliner, near dome light. Dealer tightened light frame, which actually made issue worse. Taking back shortly for repair. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States May 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202091000 miUS $350 | power steering pump and pulleys and belt were replaced |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
Apr 201235340 miC $60 | Front linkage and bushing repaired under warranty. Blown fuse for center console power socket. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201644641 miC $200 | Head lights had to be replaced | ||
Jun 201747120 miC $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. | ||
Sep 201748980 miC $1023 | rear pads, discs, rotors (nearly metal on metal) told about in June replaced in September. | ||
Nov 202164480 miC $1000 | We were informed that the 'timing belt' required replacement |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - May 2014 | |||
Jun 20109920 mi | Switch in overhead passsenger dome light was intermitent. | ||
Jul 201010720 mi | Rattle inside driver door. The sound baffle inside the door was removed and two sided tape was inserted to prevent the rattle. | ||
Feb 201119840 mi | A service bulletin was issued since the last repair dealing with door rattle. This different dealer corrected the problem according to service bulletin. Had previously serviced driver door rattles fixed. A service bulletin was issued since the last repair dealing with door rattle. This different dealer corrected the problem according to service bulletin. | ||
May 201122480 mi | Driver heated car seat not working. Only the part that you sit on. Back part of seat still working. | ||
Aug 201129140 mi | Driver heated seat element no longer working. Part replaced on warantee. The windshield washer spray nozzle was cracked. Dealer advised that this was on warranty. To be ordered and fixed on next trip. | ||
Mar 201235960 miC $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. | ||
Sep 201245880 miC $300 | Leak in line from condenser to evaporator | ||
Nov 201247400 miC $600 | Air conditioning hose replaced due leak and system recharged Front brakes sticking. Insufficient or ineffective lubrication. Brakes were not due for service for another 12,000KM. Brakes were cleaned and lubricated. | ||
Sep 201361380 mi | Clunking began in Late August. In the dealer shop mid Sep. Estimate front and rear passenger sway link will require replacement soon. | ||
Oct 201361880 miC $300 | Driver front wheel bearing making loud hum. Diagnosed and replaced with OEM. Also fixed sway bar links. | ||
May 201467580 mi | Rear hanger bearing noisy. Diagnosed as needing replacement. Shaft and bearing one assembly piece replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Sep 201448000 miUS $110 | previous tire rotation crossthreaded lug bolt so I needed a new one installed. | ||
May 201551000 miUS $425 | Carrier/center bearing, upon which the driveshaft is supported, failed. Part is only replaced as full driveshaft unit. |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jan 201253800 mi | Driver seat heat pad went bad, delear replaced under warranty at 35,850 miles ;) | ||
Apr 201238700 mi | Seat came apart after seat heater was repaird, outside of warranty. | ||
Apr 201570000 miUS $1000 | Exhaust Cross pipe cracked needed replacement. | ||
Mar 201685000 mi | Head Gasket developed a leak. Car was traded in for a new one. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2017 | |||
Sep 201125000 mi | Power steering rack was leaking and was replaced. | ||
Mar 201683000 miUS $138 | Check engine light came on. Dealer replaced the gas cap with a new gas cap. That fixed the problem. | ||
Nov 2017110000 miUS $2100 | Blown head gasket |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
Apr 20109920 mi | Check engine and traction control lights on. Also cruise control light flashing. They replaced the ignition wiring to correct the problem. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
Nov 20099920 mi | Fogging occurring in the rear right tail light assembly. Looking closer, turns out to have cracks around the edges, letting moisture in. Found on forums to be a common defect, brought it in for warranty replacement. | ||
May 201019780 mi | Front windows were shifting left/right when moved up and down half way. Subaru adjusted the window regulators, problem solved. | ||
Jun 201021700 mi | Cat heat shield was rattling at 2000RPM with the engine running with a load. Insulation between cat and shield wasn't covering properly, causing contact thus the rattle. Subaru has ordered a replacement shield. | ||
Sep 201144640 miC $950 | Driver seat front edge would not raise evenly. Dealer reports the seat frame needs replacement - $720 part. Not under warranty. | ||
Jan 2015114700 miC $1000 | Both rear control arms were noisy, the ball joints were wearing out. | ||
May 2016131720 mi | Seat Heater on the driver side malfunctioning - sporadically turning on, even when the switch is off, and the seat heater worked at random. The lumbar heater always worked. Code P0420 - Cat Efficiency Low. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States May 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 2015102500 miUS $120 | Steering was squeaky. Belt was frayed. Replaced. | ||
Oct 2015101500 miUS $370 | Drive belt | ||
Jan 2017107700 miUS $600 | rear struts were leaking | ||
Mar 2017125000 miUS $120 | Faulty wire from battery causing misfires Car was hesitating | ||
Dec 2017130000 miUS $400 | Rotors replaced. Causing vibrations when braking. |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
Nov 20106500 mi | Sunroof, and rear hatch had very obnoxious rattles. Sunroof, and rear hatch had very obnoxious rattles. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
Dec 201032000 mi | interior drivers door release lever |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 201643000 miUS $40 | heat shield under car vibration/rattling |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2020 | |||
Nov 201011700 mi | In Oct. 2010 noticed a crack in pass. rear side stationary glass plastic trim. Turns out the trim cannot be replaced alone the entire glass panel must be which includes the little edge trim. Dealer replaced under warranty in Nov. 2010. | ||
Jun 201233000 mi | To correct warning lights on my dash from lighting up, it was determined that the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor was faulty. It was replaced but the lights lit up again after leaving the dealer a few hours after. When the lights on the dash lit up again the car was returned to the dealer. They determined the problem to be a faulty "Fuel Tank Pressure Control Solenoid" Part had to be ordered. Returned on the third day to have it installed. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2022 - Nov 2022 | |||
Jul 2022152000 miUS $250 | Rusted exhaust manifold with exhaust leaks |
Subaru Forester in Saskatchewan, Canada Nov 2009 - Jul 2019 | |||
Jan 201215500 mi | door lock on rear driver's side door came unhooked. problem fixed under warrantee. | ||
Jun 201323560 mi | Coolant leak detected. Dealer found the power steering return line was leaking fluid. It was replaced under warrantee. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 20104000 mi | Trim below door came loose after putting foot on it. | ||
Apr 201576500 mi | Seat back release lever had come unscrewed. | ||
Apr 201690500 miUS $30 | a high beam and a running light were out. no labor charge. | ||
Feb 2022160783 miUS $57 | One normal headlight out and one bright headlight out. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Feb 2020 | |||
Mar 201421080 miC $70 | recommended throttle maintenance as pedal a bit sticky - detected during inspection when in for 6 month maintenance | ||
Apr 201527280 miC $80 | loose heat shield | ||
Jul 201528620 miC $100 | cracked fan belt required replacement | ||
Dec 201637820 mi | overhead rear seat dome light not working - shop looked at and recommended not repairing as not worth the money to track down the electrical problem. | ||
Apr 201740300 miC $200 | Battery required replacement. | ||
Jan 202049600 miC $500 | brake repairs completed, however discovered leaking gaskets cost to repair around 4000 to 5000 so traded in car for a 2020 Outback |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 201868000 mi | Head Gasket replacement done on warranty due to low mileage and less than 10 years old. |
Subaru Forester in Chile Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Oct 201219400 mi | Rattles on the roof, over the driver's head and in the back all over the cargo area. I had filled the space between metal sheet of roof and inner roof with pieces of cloth. |
Subaru Forester in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2020 | |||
Jun 201773160 miC $600 | replace ac compressor |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2021 | |||
Jul 201761500 miUS $360 | Replace serpentine belt | ||
May 201870000 miUS $300 | move/replace spark plug wires |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States May 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Sep 201683000 miUS $150 | Alternator belt snapped, causing the battery to lose power. Replaced alternator belt and battery. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 2017206000 miUS $270 | Power steering pump replaced. |
Subaru Forester in South Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2021 | |||
Jun 201553000 miUS $250 | Replaced tie rods | ||
Sep 201664000 miUS $400 | Due to squeaking, replaced driver side strut and strut mount. | ||
Aug 2021115000 miUS $2400 | Head gasket repair and timing belt |
Subaru Forester in Nebraska, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201761300 miUS $4200 | Replaced with rebuilt transmission | ||
Apr 201762000 miUS $395 | Replaced sway bar on front axle. Dealer that sold me the car did not take care of it. | ||
Jun 201763000 miUS $1340 | AC Air Compressor had a seal leak and had to replace entire compressor to make AC functional again. May have been results of collission car was in as this was purchased salvage title. | ||
Jan 202287000 miUS $2000 | Head gasket replacement |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 | |||
Feb 201798000 miUS $350 | Head gasket needs replacing. Front wheel bearing went bad. Right front CV Axel went bad |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
Apr 2017111000 miUS $90 | Steering Pump Pully Tensioner wasn't keeping enough tension on the accessory belt | ||
Oct 2017117000 miUS $830 | Both front wheel bearings loud and needed to be replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
May 201774000 miUS $70 | 2300 miles after oil change at dealer, was told that oil dipstick was dry. Low Oil light did not illuminate. Added nearly about 1-1/2 quarts of oil. Subaru started an oil consumption test. They emptied the good oil and started over with synthetic oil. Charged me $70 for an oil change that I didn't need for about 5 months. Told to come back if the oil level is down to the add line, or after 1200 miles. I returned when the level was half way between full and add. They checked the oil and told me that it is completely up to the full line. The vehicle and oil was hot from driving 15 miles to get to the dealer. When I checked the oil level, the car was cool, and parked on a level garage surface. They are looking to see if the oil is consumed at or above a rate of 1 quart per 1200 miles. The car is definitely using oil at above that rate. But it will not register if they only check the car when it is hot. Useless. | ||
Aug 201780000 mi | Oil consumption test - checked oil level when car was cool. The oil level was not registering on the dipstick after 4000 miles since test began in April. I received a call that the oil consumption is deemed excessive, and Subaru is going to replace the engine. Then I get a call back an hour later to tell me that my model year is not included in the recall and that running out of oil after 2000 or 3000 miles is normal for a 2010 Forester, but excessive for a 2011 or 2012 Forester. It would have been nice to know that when the test was started and I was charged $70 for an oil change that my car was not even due to have changed. | ||
Sep 201780000 miUS $400 | Two welds on the power driver's seat broke around 74,000 miles with no accidents, no heavy occupants, nothing out of the ordinary. The seat would shift from side to side and not feel stable. The power seat controls were missing some options; felt like sitting a lot lower in the car, did not feel safe. Instead of re-welding the two front seat welds, or giving me the option of doing that, the power seat was replaced and an upholsterer hired to replace the cushion on the new power seat. The dealer and myself shared the cost equally. | ||
Jun 201889000 mi | Leaks after re-sealing windshield from interior. Glass company Should have just replaced windshield right away as dealer advised Glass company had replaced windshield April 2015. Leaking near gas pedal and passenger side. Glass sealed from interior. 2 days later rain infiltrating car in more places. Into gear shifter, passenger headliner near side window and onto passenger seat. Windshield being replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2016 - Aug 2023 | |||
Jun 2017123000 miUS $1400 | Catalytic converter rusting out, creating loud exhaust noise and causing fumes to enter car. Catalytic converter replaced. | ||
Jul 2018127000 miUS $300 | Bent tie rod replaced | ||
Feb 2019133000 miUS $40 | Replaced failed PCV valve. Found accessory belt starting to fail, replaced that as well. | ||
Mar 2021164000 miUS $360 | Front-left wheel bearing replacement. | ||
Aug 2022175000 miUS $165 | Transmission cooler lines rusted out, causing severe transmission fluid leak. Replaced hard lines, and two rubber lines connecting to the radiator. | ||
Dec 2022178000 miUS $50 | Exhaust manifold gaskets leaking. | ||
Jun 2023180000 miUS $230 | Exhaust flanges rotted out. Mechanic cut pipes around flanges and welded new pipe in place. | ||
Aug 2023181000 miUS $880 | Previous exhaust repairs re-done by another shop due to poor workmanship. Mid pipe and flex pipes replaced, plus another couple leaks sealed up. One exhaust hanger replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Kansas, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jun 2017109500 miUS $7 | Check engine light came on and car would idle very low. After running diagnostic and searching online found that the MAF may become dirty. When inspected the MAF has what looked like a tiny hair touching the sensor element. After removal and cleaning with MAF cleaner car ran fine and symptoms have been gone for close to 1,000 miles now. |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States May 2014 - Apr 2019 | |||
Mar 201762000 miUS $50 | Weld on the exhaust pipe between converter and muffler failed, allowing pipe to drop away from the muffler. Shop welded it back into place. | ||
Jul 201767000 miUS $325 | Replace master cylinder, oil change ar same time | ||
Feb 201874000 miUS $35 | Passenger side headlight keeps burning out -- on the third one in three months |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 201760000 miUS $520 | gas tank vapor filter, diagnosed and replaced. | ||
Jul 2022102000 miUS $4300 | Replaced head gaskets, timing belt, radiator and alternator. |
Subaru Forester in South Carolina, United States Dec 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 201739000 miUS $900 | Ac sys down Ac evaporator leaking another 1900 hundered! |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jun 201692000 miUS $200 | Gasket failed around rear hatch. The new gasket was installed incorrectly the first time. On the second trip to the shop, the gasket was installed correctly. Failure of multiple Schraeder valves in the A/C system. The repair has yet to be successful. I will take the car to another shop after winter. | ||
May 2017103000 miUS $2900 | Brakes replaced Condenser replaced Tie-rods replaced |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jan 201638000 miUS $40 | Noise in exhaust system. Loose heat shield. Tightened. Cost $40 |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Nov 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
Jun 201863813 miUS $11 | Passenger airbag replaced due to Takata recall Replaced alternator drive belt due to premature wear. | ||
Jul 201977809 miUS $400 | Replaced all 4 rotors and pads and both front calipers. Bleed fluid. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201235000 mi | engine light came on need to replace oil flow control valve. | ||
May 201783000 miUS $100 | Replace rear brake pads. |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Nov 201389560 miC $400 | Engine flooded badly had to change plugs, cables and air filter. | ||
Mar 201494240 miC $650 | Had to replace the thing that attaches the rear sway bar. | ||
May 201496940 miC $950 | Oil leak in the timing belt cover. Had to replace timing belt before the planned replacement at 168 000 km | ||
Apr 2015112000 miC $1200 | The typical Subaru 2.5 l engine gasket change. There were oil and coolant leaks | ||
Jul 2015115280 mi | Driveshaft bearing was grinding whole driveshaft replaced The parking brake was too tightly adjusted which resulted in overheating and warping of the rear brake disk. | ||
Nov 2015123320 miC $1700 | Head gaskets |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2020 | |||
Jan 201674000 miUS $50 | Headlight burned out. | ||
Nov 201687700 miUS $20 | Frequent burnout of headlight. |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States May 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
Apr 201685000 miUS $108 | replace worn power steering belt replace ground straps | ||
Apr 201795000 miUS $500 | rattle on bumpy road, replaced 4 struts and strut mounts |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201746000 miUS $37 | changed front headlight | ||
Apr 201864000 miUS $78 | power steering belt was frayed. replaced belt | ||
Sep 202189000 miUS $9 | replaced the front headlight | ||
Apr 202298000 miUS $1500 | replaced al exhaust and catalytic convertor |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2016103000 miUS $3000 | Scheduled timing belt replacement, brakes,leaky head gasket seal | ||
Jul 2017113000 miUS $65 | Shield over muffler needed reattaching |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Aug 201375000 mi | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2018109000 miUS $20 | Head Gasket leak diagnosed but not fixed. Put a stop-leak product into the oil. Waiting to see if that does it. Update: stopped drip, but will probably have to replace gasket eventually. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
Oct 2016105280 miC $3800 | Heard a slight knocking noise on front passenger side for 6+ mo. Noise got slightly louder. Took it to Subaru dealership out of town; estimated replacing front CV or U joint. Home dealer recommended replacing entire transmission-so did it |
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Subaru Forester in Georgia (nation) Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013$328 | left rear door actuator replaced |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Feb 2016 | |||
Feb 2016144460 miC $1400 | Wheel bearings |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 2015143220 mi | Head gaskets starting to leak. Temperature gage on dash doesn't work. |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Romania Oct 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
Apr 201342560 mi$600 | Front left brake caliper replaced (one piston blocked). | ||
Jan 201442300 mi$330 | All silent blocks (front and rear) were replaced. | ||
Aug 201455800 mi$1500 | Replace the viscous center differential | ||
Dec 201460140 mi | Replace the self leveling system for xenon headlights | ||
May 201562000 mi | Capital repair of the engine. | ||
Jun 201563240 mi | Replace the bumpers (shock absorbers) front and rear | ||
Nov 201567580 mi$625 | Radiator replacement |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Nebraska, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
Dec 2013104000 mi | had the head gaskets changed, also the belts and fuel filter | ||
Jun 2014108000 mi | had front shocks changed |
Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
Dec 200924000 mi | Excessive rock chips on paint just in front of rear tires caused by too small of a protector installed at factory. Repainted sides of car and installed new 3M protection to match those used in current production. | ||
Oct 2016132500 miUS $450 | Replaced lower control arm bushings as suggested by dealer. Normal wear item. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada - May 2009 | |||
Jan 20095518 mi | Blown engine and damaged turbo. | ||
Feb 20095549 mi | Repainted due to rust. | ||
Mar 20098060 mi | Secondary air pump failure. | ||
Apr 20097502 mi | CEL, ABS, Cruise light malfunctions. | ||
May 20098060 mi | Stereo malfunction and replacement. |
Subaru Forester in Hawaii, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 200910000 mi | Replaced CD changer (error, wouldn't play) |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
Apr 20081000 miUS $10 | Overhead light assembly wires squeaked against housing. Added separators and silicon lubricant to reduce noise. | ||
Aug 20084000 mi | HVAC blower motor generated clicking noise after warmup. | ||
Sep 20084000 mi | Clicking HVAC fan motor. This was replaced per warranty. | ||
Dec 20086000 mi | Rebuilt upper light console with silicon components, and added silicon seal between headliner fasten point, holding snap, and metal roof assembly, to get rid of creaking due to temperature changes. | ||
Jan 20096000 mi | Dealer added additional door insulation to stop rattles but damaged driver door tweeter in process. Followup appointment was scheduled. Tweeter successfully remounted, door insulation properly fitted. Rear fender paint gravel shields too small. TSB authorized larger ones as replacements. Technician damaged new parts on installation. Service writer scheduled 2nd install with body shop (covered by warranty). Loaner vehicle to be provided. Larger paint gravel shields successfully fitted and installed. | ||
Feb 20097000 mi | Paint has worn off inside of drivers armrest. Service provider took picture, is requesting feedback from service manager as to whether paint is warranty item. | ||
Mar 20097000 mi | Paint had worn off inside of door arm rest. Arm rest was replaced. | ||
Jul 201021700 mi | Side airbag brackets causing clunks/rattles in rear of vehicle. Dealer performed TSB to correct problem. | ||
Oct 201025000 mi | Gas cap broke and no longer sealed tank, causing check engine light to come on. Was replaced under warranty - no further problems with fuel system. rattles under rear seat. bolts tightened, rear seat realigned. | ||
Feb 201129000 mi | Left front visor was not staying in position. Visor was replaced with improved model. Rough shifting transmission. Was told Forester transmissions often become rough with wear and that the shifting fell within factory specifications. | ||
May 201130000 mi | Transmission shifts had become excessively rough. Reset transmission controller to default state so it could relearn shifting. Transmission shifting reverted to what it was when car was new - relatively smooth. | ||
Jan 201220800 mi | brake light in rear replaced | ||
Mar 201352000 mi | rattles from rear interior of vehicle, mainly when rear of vehicle went over bumps. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
Jan 201060000 mi | Slight coolant leak from radiator cap. Cap was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
Mar 201255000 miUS $850 | Turbo failure due to oil blockage in banjo bolts. Car burning oil. Required turbo replacement. | ||
Feb 201378200 miUS $700 | Lower control arms were cracked and replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
May 201243000 miUS $200 | Check engine light on-replaced the EGR/came back on |
Subaru Forester in Northwest Territory, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201139680 miC $6800 | Connecting Rod broken. Catastrophic engine failure. Known problem with 09 Subarus. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2017 | |||
Nov 201477000 mi | Diff was squeeling. | ||
Jan 201748000 miUS $500 | Cracked radiator. No blown heads, thankfully |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Aug 201245200 mi | noise in engine has to be torn down to find problem dealer giving run around if it should be by the drive train warranty |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jun 201226000 miUS $250 | Front sway bar end links rusted out and replaced |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
Sep 201266000 miUS $30 | Went to dealer to have differential oil changed. They would only do rear diff as the front diff dipstick was stuck in filler tube and would not come out. I bought a new one and with much effort removed the stuck one. The original was corroded. | ||
Dec 2014118000 mi | Took my Forester in to have differential axle seals replaced. 4 days after I noticed a strong smell of diff fluid. Took it back to dealer after Christmas and they found that tech had not tightend seal cover properly. Found loose axle nut After last repair and ensuing return to tighten seal. I heard a loud grinding noise at right front,same one previous return for loose seal. Tech had not tightened axle nut causing wheel bearing to be destroyed. Dealer replaced. Seems good. | ||
Apr 2015124500 mi | Previously replaced right axle seal leaking,when removed found it had been torn on install.Replaced under warrenty. | ||
Sep 2015131000 miUS $350 | Bushing on lower control arms worn badly. I replaced both control arms and had a alignment performed. | ||
Feb 2016142000 miUS $300 | INNER TIE ROD REPLACED |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Sep 201127000 mi | The cosmetic hard plastic piece on the outside of the wheel well came off. The dealership knows this is a problem and Subaru is trying to get a long term fix. | ||
Apr 201237000 mi | Another cosmetic hard plastic piece on the outside of the wheel well came off. The dealership knows this is a problem and Subaru is trying to get a long term fix...no solution yet |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Apr 2008 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jan 201043580 mi | CD changer wouldn't work. Otherwise the audio system functions normally. The system was replaced and so far so good. | ||
Mar 201124180 mi | Stabilizer bar was replaced. | ||
Jul 201233260 mi | drive shaft noise due to loose part digital thermometer | ||
Feb 201337800 miC $74 | sun visor cracked and broke on the driver side. | ||
Jun 201448360 mi | O2 sensor broke. $500 to replace. Some belt need to be replaced. Another $200. All brakes rusted. Need $700. | ||
Aug 201448460 miC $400 | windshield washer tubes kinked and couldn`t spray | ||
Mar 201552080 mi | car won`t start without noise and electricity available. Car started without repair after 30 mins. Brought to the mechanic for check up. Recall from the dealer on the brake line. | ||
Jul 201552900 miC $500 | Appliance bushing |
turbocharged 145hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Romania Jun 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
Jun 201343400 mi$400 | A/C radiator had a small hole and was replaced and the installation was recharced | ||
Jun 201462000 mi$650 | Center differential was broken. It was not replaced but repaired | ||
Nov 201466340 mi$450 | Check engine warning light was light-on. Mass air flow sensor was changed but the problem was not solved. Then a mechanic problem was discovered. A tube for air which come from the turbine was broken. Tube was replaced and problem solved | ||
Jul 201682540 mi$50 | Headlight senzor broken arm. The arm was repaired, Senzor was good. | ||
Sep 201685560 mi$100 | A rubber tube was broken. Tube was replaced | ||
Nov 201686280 mi$300 | Check engine was light on EGR valve was cleaned Then DPF Management problem occured DPF was dismounted, manually cleaned and mounted back After driving 500 Km, EGR valve causes problems again | ||
Dec 201686800 mi$400 | EGR valve was replaced | ||
Oct 201786800 mi$3000 | Short block was dismounted, examined. Because it was cracked the short block was replaced with a second hand short block. Unfortunately my mechanic cheated me and replaced the short block with a defect short block. I had to take the car and I went to a Subaru service finally where they discovered that the short block replaced was damaged too. I don't want to spend any other money for this car anymore. I sold it finally. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in North Dakota, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201029000 mi | Power steering hose replaced. Power steering hose replaced | ||
Dec 2016127000 miUS $4000 | Replace Transmission Replace clutch | ||
Jun 2018160000 miUS $500 | Front break pads, rotors, calipers replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Vermont, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jul 201022000 mi | Gas cap line snapped, was replaced. Dealer visit was due to ecu flash though. | ||
Aug 201476700 miUS $350 | Rear rotor and pads corroded due to leaking rear brake lines. Later found to be a recall. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 201227900 mi | My wife had a tire monitor sensor replaced at Wal-Mart. It caused of an air leak that existed since the car was purchased, the dealer service department ignored it. She also bought a new tire. Now we need 3 more, because of AWD system. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
May 201228000 miUS $1980 | Engine stopped without warning (engine light came on as it shuddered to a stop); towed to nearest dealer; diagnosed 1 & 2 misfire (no explanation) - replaced engine coil and spark plugs. Engine stopped without warning (engine light came on as it shuddered to a stop); towed to nearest dealer; diagnosed 1 & 2 misfire (no explanation) - replaced engine coil and spark plugs. Had to apply for warranty reimbursement - not granted. | ||
Apr 201337000 miUS $5250 | Discovered transmission case was cracked after brakes were replaced, apparently due to getting a flat tire on the highway a couple of weeks earlier. Covered by warranty. | ||
Sep 201342000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced - initially damaged when the engine failed in May, 2012. Repair was covered by warranty (unlike the engine repair). | ||
Mar 201444000 miUS $150 | Fuse for heated seats, power mirrors One thing I never reported because there was never a diagnosis was the car continually lost oil and had as long as I owned it. I was told it wasn't burning and there was no evidence of a leak, but the oil was consistently low every 3-4K miles. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201568000 mi | Worn bushings and end-links replaced. | ||
Dec 201677000 miUS $1800 | Exhaust , heat shield , and header repair. | ||
Jul 201788000 miUS $1750 | Worn shocks; replaced with KYB aftermarket performance shocks and at same time installed aftermarket Swift springs. | ||
Sep 201791000 miUS $740 | Replaced spark plugs due to misfire.(and.check engine light). Also replaced leaking driveshaft seal. Total includes.other fluid and filter annual maintenance. | ||
Jan 201894000 miUS $1700 | Replaced clutch due to wear |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201034400 mi | chirping noise, maybe from a pulley or belt-driven accessory (power steering pump, alternator, etc) | ||
Sep 201147000 miUS $500 | A/C Compressor clutch failed, as in disintegrated. Dealer replaced compressor, belts, recharged system, a couple o-rings, etc. Manufacturer (SOA) offered $300 in "goodwill" on an $800 repair bill. Disappointing repair on a 3-year-old car | ||
Oct 201258300 miUS $300 | Small oil leak from valve cover gasket and spark plug seals Driver's-side caliper sticking, causing abnormal pad wear. Replaced caliper, front brake rotors, front brake pads. Replaced brake fluid & bled system. | ||
Mar 201478000 miUS $200 | F/R End links worn, replaced. | ||
Apr 201478300 miUS $250 | Torn Driver's side CV boot. Replaced. Shop did alignment as well. | ||
Sep 201589000 miUS $150 | Car would intermittently not start--no cranking, no sound whatsoever. No ECM codes. Diagnosed (guessed) that I had a bad solenoid. Replaced starter/solenoid with reman unit from NAPA. Car starts every time. | ||
Mar 201695000 miUS $200 | Ball joints shot. R&R. 4-wheel Alignment by Goodyear. | ||
Nov 2016100000 miUS $2000 | Cardone remanufactured steering pump leaked all over front of engine & exhaust. Less than one year old. Mechanic replaced it with OEM Subaru pump. Lower control arm bushings replaced. | ||
Jan 201779800 miUS $3000 | Clutch R&R. The lining wore out. My replacement may have been somewhat premature, it probably would have lasted another 5,000 miles or so. New struts/shocks Front & rear | ||
Feb 2017103000 mi | New EGR valve; check engine light indicated problem | ||
Dec 2017110000 miUS $700 | R&R 2 motor mounts and transmission mount. Valve Cover gaskets R&R |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 20087000 mi | Went in to have the ipod jack fixed, it had never worked since the day the car was purchased, apparently a wire had not been correctly connected so they fixed it for free and it works fine now | ||
Dec 200928000 mi | The stick shift frequently sticks and refuses to go into reverse. Dealership says that it's just the nature of the transmission and there's nothing they can do. |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2008 - Aug 2014 | |||
Apr 200912000 mi | Car would turn over but would not start. Towed to dealer, where it promptly started up. Dealer checked charging system, but made no repair. Problem has not occurred since. | ||
Jul 201260000 mi | Repaired loose exhaust heat shield | ||
Mar 201367000 miUS $28 | Sway bar links were worn, replaced. | ||
Jun 201489000 miUS $24 | Valve cover gasket leak - oil leaking into spark plug well caused ignition failure. |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Nov 2008 - Nov 2011 | |||
Sep 201033480 mi | Sway bar bushings. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201745136 mi | Tire Pressure Sensor failed. Chose not to replace. | ||
Apr 201853576 mi | Wheel lug bolts cross threaded. Had to break bolts to remove wheel. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada May 2008 - Sep 2015 | |||
Mar 20097440 mi | Sometimes a crackle noise when in cold conditions, but cannot be replicated very easy. Will see what happens next winter. | ||
Aug 201021700 mi | Factory CD player sometimes lost track of cd's (what song it was at before I turned vehicle off) then would go back to the start of cd when vehicle turned on. Very random when it happened but annoying. CD player replaced. | ||
Sep 201452700 miC $100 | sway bar links broken |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Oct 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 201699200 miC $1200 | Replaced oil pressure switch (leak), removed oil pump to change leaking o-ring and redo RTV gasket. | ||
Feb 2017109120 miC $100 | Passenger side rear oil pressure sensor leaking. |
Subaru Forester in New South Wales, Australia Mar 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201658280 miA $280 | Replaced fuel injectors as the engine was running relatively rough and rich. Injector change reduced the severity of the roughness and made the car run less rich, but not fully rectified. No trouble codes were displayed at any time Further to changing fuel injectors to prevent engine roughness, changed air/fuel ratio sensor to rectify potential misreading of air/fuel ratio. rear oxygen sensor reading appropriately. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jul 201590800 miUS $2300 | 3 Trips to correctly repair catalytic converter. Also had to replace Oxygen sensors, valve gaskets and coil. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jun 2013117800 miC $355 | Heat Shield replaced on Exhaust system |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 20091000 mi | Drivers side door lock stopped functioning. Froze in either locked or unlocked position and was unable to either open door, or lock it once closed. Dealer determined the linkage between lock control and door lock became disconnected. Drivers side-view mirror is significantly distorted. After dealer ordered replacement mirror, it was determined that the factory producing the mirrors is having an issue and no good glass is available. Will replace when good part is available. | ||
Dec 201020000 mi | external temperature sensor failed. Was replaced under warranty. List price was $150. | ||
May 201555700 miUS $150 | Replace wheel hub unit include wheel bearing. Significant corrosion required removing knuckle from vehicle to press out wheel hub. Had to replace ball joint as well. | ||
Sep 201666000 miUS $1550 | Both head gaskets were externally leaking significant oil. 2 transmission lines between tranny and cooler behind radiator were corroded and leaking, both were replaced. | ||
Jan 201766000 miUS $1500 | Subaru comped half the cost of head gasket replacement, both sides. Also replaced timing belt, associated gaskets, transmission cooler line. | ||
Feb 201769000 miUS $40 | Replaced propeller shaft (driveshaft) due to worn center carrier bearing. Replaced driver side sway bar end link | ||
Jan 201872000 mi | Car had flashing “at oil temp” light after a rough 1-2 upshift under normal acceleration. Dealer diagnosed an at temp sensor failure which required an internal wiring harness replacement. Dealer upon disassembly realized that the valve body required replacement as an electronic component there had failed. Was covered under enhanced emissions warranty and was no charge. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 20098000 mi | Squeak in passenger side door. | ||
Jan 201020500 mi | Engine disengages when attempting to pass and then re-accelerating. Will have car in for at least 3 days to overhaul tranny and ? |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
May 201017000 mi | Gas cap strap broke in half for no reason. | ||
Aug 201020000 mi | Rug coming out from under passenger door sill | ||
Sep 201352000 mi | Strap to gas cap broke for the second time. Part replaced under extended warranty. | ||
Feb 201670900 mi | Leak in rear brake light causing moisture in light assembly |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201026100 mi | passenger door rattle fixed | ||
May 2018115000 miUS $3000 | Head gasket leak. Needed full replacement plus water pump, heads resurfaced. |
Subaru Forester in Bulgaria Jan 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 201126660 mi$500 | Changed both rear shock absorbers | ||
Feb 201227280 mi$200 | Shock absorbers failed again | ||
May 201438320 mi$500 | Replaced failing rear shock absorbers | ||
Jul 201438640 mi$200 | replaced front shock absorbers | ||
May 201543400 mi | One of the bolts holding the A/C compressor was lose, causing the belt to squeak in despair. Heat shields were lose, causing loud rattling. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2022 | |||
Jul 201691500 miUS $600 | Replacement of sensor system Head gasket |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
Aug 201480000 miUS $100 | AC compressor noise. Replaced under extended warranty. Paid $100 deductible. |
Subaru Forester in Missouri, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 201028000 miUS $400 | rattling sound in the central part of the exhaust pipe | ||
Jun 201391000 miUS $30 | Ac did not work. Leak in the system | ||
May 2014112000 miUS $150 | exhaust heat shield bolts were loose | ||
Dec 2015150000 miUS $1300 | transmission stopped working. Installed a used transmission. | ||
Feb 2016150000 miUS $2000 | The head gaskets were blown and the car was leaking oil. It is a common problem with the engine that is in the 2009 Subaru | ||
Dec 2016172000 miUS $460 | replace two wheel bearings |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201135000 miUS $210 | outside temperature sensor stopped working, replaced under warranty | ||
Oct 2021109000 miUS $2000 | leaking steering rack, bad bushings replace head gaskets |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 200912000 mi | Pin point hole in cv boot. Boot replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Oct 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
Nov 20089300 mi | Rattle in passenger door. | ||
Dec 20089300 mi | Rattle in driver's door, rattle around the middle rear safety belt device. | ||
Jan 20099300 mi | Replacement of the Bumper Rear step pad (stainless steel)that was not glue well. They also scratch the bumper paint when they try to take off the bumper step pad and had to paint the bumper. | ||
Sep 200919840 mi | Engine lost power. erase memory of TCM and ECM, idle learn AT transmission learning. Runs much better now. Even better than new. Rattle in the dashboard near radio and ventilation exit under radio. | ||
Jul 201029760 mi | Rattle in the dash. Same problem occur in the last part of 2009. Even now, I have to go again tomorrow.The rattle still exist. | ||
Sep 201033480 mi | Rattle in the dash: attach correctly the loose part | ||
Dec 201037200 mi | Rattle in the driver's door | ||
Apr 201142780 mi | Bushing stabilizor bars (warranty TSB), crack in the windshield, crack in the fog light, |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 20093000 mi | Front doors were rattling madly. Dash making noises. Car clanks and creaks loudly when turned off. Clicking in steering wheel when running rear wipers. Voices on radio sound buzzy. | ||
Mar 201016000 miUS $200 | Driver manual door lock stopped functioning. It would lock with the electric switch but not the manual. Determined that it was detached. Puddle lights were stuck on all the time rattle near glove box that comes and goes Rear wiper was repeatedly and predictably going into full speed when various electrical things were used and when car was turned off and on while they were on. Shop couldn't replicate and problem has stopped. | ||
Apr 201016000 mi | Central control unit was replaced after puddle lights staying on all the time and 1 not lighting. All keys were replaced to work with new control unit. | ||
Jun 201018000 mi | center armrest fell apart. I took it to dealer and they snapped it back together. Nice side effect was that one of the mysterious rattles went away with the re-assembly. | ||
Sep 201020000 miUS $43 | musty smell out of air vents | ||
Sep 201132000 mi | puddle light was replaced as it was out speakers cutting our or playing at VERY reduced volume. new radio head unit has been ordered Auto dim mirror compass no longer working. New mirror has been ordered. | ||
Oct 201134000 mi | Compass was not working. Mirror replaced. radio speakers were cutting out or playing at very reduced volume | ||
Aug 201358200 miUS $400 | running rough, flashing engine light, traction control off light was on. Found nothing. Going home from the shop the check engine, cruise control, and traction control lights on. Went back in and the catalytic converter was replaced. Replaced spark plug wires and ignition coil | ||
Sep 201356000 mi | Puddle lights out AGAIN. This time there was a recall on the car and they were replaced AGAIN |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Apr 2008 - Sep 2009 | |||
Aug 200924000 mi | New ball joints. Extreme loud clunking when the car was making turns and when driving over uneven pavement. The Subaru Dealership Service Department drove the car for 5 minutes and confirmed the ball joints were completely shot. New axles. |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States May 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jun 200911000 mi | Tire Pressure warning light came on a couple of times and went off shortly after coming on. Dealer could not replicate. |
Subaru Forester in Arkansas, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 2016US $120 | Headlight and daytime running light not working. Oil change, air filters. | ||
Feb 2016107700 miUS $670 | Driver headlight flickering/not staying on. Headlight wiring harness was melted and required replacement. Rear passenger window not working. Diagnosed by dealer as window regulator, parts ordered. Upon repair dealer stated regulator Okay but window was broken and bad switch. Initial Dealer diagnosis error and suspect dealer broke window. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2017 | |||
Oct 201486500 miUS $44 | Heat shield on bottom of car came loose. | ||
Jul 201594700 miUS $350 | Lines to transmission were leaking, had to be replaced. | ||
Dec 2016111000 miUS $1300 | Head gasket replacement | ||
Jun 2017114000 miUS $800 | Front control arms replaced | ||
Jul 2017114500 miUS $583 | Hoses failed. Thermostat replaced |
Subaru Forester in South Carolina, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2018185000 miUS $1200 | The rack needed to be replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States May 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 20094000 mi | Tire pressure sensor light on despite tires correctly inflated; shop reset sensor system computer and light went out. | ||
Feb 201122000 mi | Leaking seal on front axle at transmission - seal ordered. Chrome peeling from badge on rear of car - replacement ordered. Badge replaced - replacement looks fine. Transmission seal on front axle replaced and leak was eliminated. CD player in audio unit not working. New unit ordered and will be installed when it arrives. | ||
Jun 201665000 miUS $120 | Head gasket is weeping on one side. Mechanic installed stop-leak fluid and told us to come back in a month or two to check to see if that fixed the problem. Update: When the car went in for its next oil change two months later the leak had stopped. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Aug 20081000 mi | Rear Speakers inoperative. Speakers still not operating when radio in enhanced surround sound mode. Will be contacting manufacturer. | ||
Sep 20082000 mi | Radio replaced, rear speakers work, but sound is unsatisfactory. Spoke to manufacturer and they stated "that's the way the radio workss". nothing they can do right now. Subaru is going to try to get a better answer from Panasonic, the radio manufacturer. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Oct 201569200 miUS $675 | Front drivers side wheel bearing replaced |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 200911000 mi | Noise heard accelerating and turning wheel; power steering fluid leaked into bellows from pinched seal during assembly | ||
Oct 201562200 mi | Problem found at 60k service checkup Lower control arm bushings are worn Drive belt shows wear and cracks |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 2016119040 mi | Both heads gaskets weeping externally, no sign of internal leaks. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Jul 2008 - Jan 2018 | |||
Feb 201012700 mi | rattle near passenger sun visor. determined cause, no time to fix. will fix at next service interval. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2008 - Feb 2014 | |||
Jun 201020000 mi | Stone chips on fenders in front of rear wheels. Not big enough protective clear coating. Fixed stone chips, repainted back doors, replaced protective clear coating with larger ones. | ||
May 201338900 mi | evap coil leaking |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 2016106640 miC $200 | Front end-link was broken. Both Front links were replaced. | ||
Jul 2016108900 miC $250 | Crankshaft boot leaking so was replaced |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Mar 2008 - Aug 2011 | |||
Apr 200912000 mi | squeaks and rattles |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada May 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
Mar 201458900 miC $200 | Hatch door lock failed. Only way into the hatch is by the automatic door unlock button (no key access). Made accessing the hatch impossible, as there is no manual lock/handle override. | ||
Jun 201580600 miC $900 | Oil leaked into combustion chamber because of leaky gasket. | ||
Jun 201691760 miC $300 | Sway bar, rear, caused excess rebound. | ||
Sep 2017105400 miC $30 | loose heat shields |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201352000 miUS $500 | A small hole was found in the condenser which had to be replaced, after that a worn out connector/gasket had to be replaced. | ||
Sep 201579000 miUS $600 | Rear brakes were stuck on and completely worn down, had to replace brake pads and shoes, re-work and lubricate the joint that applies the brakes. | ||
Mar 201793000 miUS $250 | brake calipers on front wheel was stuck on, had to be removed, cleaned and oiled and new brakes and rotors put on. | ||
Jun 2017100000 miUS $2000 | Warped head gaskets Sway bar links broken Timing belt | ||
Dec 2017108000 miUS $800 | brake calipers were stuck on, had to replace as well as new brake pads, rotors etc. | ||
Apr 2018108000 miUS $1100 | brake line leak tire pressure sensors needed to be replaced due to low battery, 3/4 sensors low gas mileage noted, needed new spark plugs and a fuel system cleaning |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2019 | |||
Jan 201342000 miUS $468 | exhaust flex pipe connector, corroded and not flexing. | ||
Jan 201468700 miUS $325 | Replaced both sway bar links. Replaced warn drive belts, they were cracking and making squealing noise when attempting to exit parking spaces. | ||
Mar 201565000 miUS $6 | Needed use 3 stainless steel worm gear clamps on exhaust heat shield. The bolts and nuts rotting off. | ||
May 201565900 miUS $779 | Front Control arm bushings needed replacement. | ||
Jan 201779000 miUS $1104 | pads & rotors front, pads rear and right front caliper. replaced coil, spark plugs and wires | ||
Jul 201784000 miUS $650 | Exhaust pipe broke off cat converter. They replaced the catalytic converter and twin exhausts with non-oem parts. | ||
Jan 201884500 miUS $509 | Replaced 4 tires and front and rear alignment. |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 201248000 miUS $750 | Bad Evaporator core Slipping in transmission. Transmission flushed. | ||
Oct 201370500 miUS $177 | Replaced front sway bar bushings and fixed rattle in heat shield. | ||
Feb 201478000 mi | Inner fender panel and shield came loose. Installed a new push pin. Panel still loose, however. Push pins for inner body panel shields are loose. Poor design on the part of Subaru. | ||
May 201484000 mi | Body clips or push pins holding together various shields and from bumper are loose, very poor design. There is no way to tighten them up. I have put in new pins, and they will not tighten up. | ||
Dec 201492000 mi | Synthetic transmission flush. Note: Car hasn't shifted right since this was done. Throttle body service Left side muffler going out Clicking in front brakes Car shifts really rough going into 3ed gear (automatic). Transmission can't seem to find correct ratio and shifts up too soon. | ||
Sep 2015104000 mi | Head gaskets | ||
Aug 2017139000 miUS $150 | Control arm bushings bad, along with tie rod ends and sway bar links. Car has a rattle in front end that no one has been able to fix. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2009 - Feb 2018 | |||
Apr 201747683 miC $453 | Brakes were pulsing and making grinding noise. |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
Nov 201355000 mi | tightened accessory belt for power steering / alternator; was squealing on cold starts and squeaking a bit when warm. Sound is gone, belt still looks good. | ||
Mar 201458000 miUS $150 | battery up and died | ||
Jun 201782000 miUS $1500 | AC CLUTCH AND COMPRESSOR TOTALLY BURNT OUT, COMPLETE REPLACEMENT REQ'D |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201771000 miUS $270 | Replaced pads rotors and one front right brake caliper | ||
Sep 201778000 miUS $150 | iNSTALL NEW STRUTS AND END LINKS TO GET RID OF FROND END CLUNKNG | ||
Apr 201885500 miUS $80 | had exhaust leak at rear left muffler welded up |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
Nov 201676400 miUS $3600 | Head gasket leaked. Had to be replaced. During replacement, several other ~100k mile maintenance conducted, such as replacing a water pump. |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
Apr 201010300 mi | 1 of 4 LED "puddle-lamps" ceased to function due to "open circuit." Entire lamp assembly replaced. No charge. | ||
Jan 201210800 mi | Puddle lamp LED replaced |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 2014105100 miUS $25 | Replaced both low beam headlight bulbs because one was out of commission. | ||
Mar 2015110000 miUS $6 | One of the license plate light bulbs and one of the parking light bulbs were both not working. Replaced both license plate bulbs and both parking light bulbs with new bulbs. | ||
May 2015113400 miUS $50 | Replaced the front sway bar bushings with the new improved OEM bushings from Subaru. Also replaced both front sway bar end links due to one visibly damaged. | ||
Aug 2015121000 miUS $15 | Replaced both front brake calipers. Flushed brake system with new brake fluid. Driver side rear brake stuck (outside pad not moving) and once car was driven for about 20 minutes, made loud squeal noise and smelled like hot burning brake pads. Disassembled, cleaned, and lubed everything then reassembled. | ||
Dec 2015125000 miUS $15 | Low beam headlight on passenger side was not working. Replaced the bulb. | ||
May 2016135000 miUS $15 | The left rear brake was making noise and smelling like brake pad was rubbing on the disc. Disassembled and discovered the pad was sticking. removed all parts and cleaned, lubed everything then reassembled. Test drive was satisfactory. | ||
Dec 2017171000 miUS $60 | Engine fault code showed probable leaking gas cap, car running a little rough. Replaced gas cap and fault code was cleared. Replaced the spark plugs and spark plug wires. Spark plugs showed signs of oil so I replaced the spark plug tube seals. I also replaced the valve cover gaskets due to an oil leak on the passenger side. Performed idle reset learn procedure. Car now running great again. | ||
Feb 2018175000 mi | TPMS light is lit constantly. Tire pressures verified correct with high quality gauge. Brought to tire shop and they reset TPMS system and said the light would go out within 15 minutes of driving, but it has not. Problem is still there. Believe it to be a bad TPMS sensor and probably time to replace all four of the TPMS sensors due to the age of the car. Will call around for estimates. | ||
Apr 2018177500 miUS $140 | TPMS light was lit constantly. Bought new TPMS sensors for all 4 tires. Had local tire shop repalce the sensors in the tires and TPMS light is now off. | ||
May 2018178000 miUS $75 | CEL was on for the oil switching pressure solenoid and oil pressure switch for Bank 1. Code was P0026. Replaced both the VVT oil pressure solenoid and the associated oil pressure switch for Bank #1. |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Dec 2013121000 miUS $275 | Wire from main wiring harness to transmission speed sensor was broken. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
Nov 201358000 miUS $90 | Faulty safety neutral switch. After driving two hours to reach the dealer, they didn't have a required special tool. I bought the part from them and will have it installed by a dealer that has the tool. | ||
Dec 201358000 mi | Problem with starter engaging. Neutral safety switch replaced. Problem now fixed. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 201465000 miUS $500 | Chipped paint along the hood. |
Subaru Forester in Kansas, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jun 201476000 miUS $160 | Sway bar linkage was squeaking and was replaced. | ||
Jun 2017112000 miUS $400 | Replaced catalytic converter |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States - Aug 2010 | |||
Aug 201028000 mi | Window fluid for back window did not work correctly. Manufacturing problem - hose was leading to spray was bent. |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Feb 201499000 miUS $110 | error code: Misfire cylinder #3. A friend/mechanic pulled #3 spark plug & found oil pooled and also on plug boot. Oil was cleaned up,code cancelled, then car driven to dealer who initially said nothing wrong,then replaced coil. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2022 | |||
Jul 2016107000 miUS $325 | Replace HVAC fan motor. | ||
Aug 2016108300 miUS $1200 | A/C compressor went out. | ||
Feb 2018134000 miUS $22 | Replaced burned out headlight. | ||
Oct 2021150000 miUS $800 | Radiator replacement, had leak. Power steering pump replacement. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2021 | |||
Jul 201244800 mi | AC would not blow cold air, compressor replaced under extended Subaru warranty (6yr/60000 miles) | ||
Oct 201360000 mi | Catalytic converter failed. Check engine light came on which simultaneously caused VDC and cruise to shut off. repaired under extended warranty. Failed catalytic converter, replaced under extended dealer warranty for no cost. Dealer attempted to clean converter but engine warning light returned. One week later dealer replaced converter which fixed problem. | ||
Apr 201466300 miUS $185 | Continued problem with car suddenly shutting off that was supposedly repaired in Oct 2013 with replacement of cat converter. spark plugs and wires replaced. | ||
Jul 201686500 mi | water leakage from front windshield due to blocked water drain. | ||
Dec 2017100000 miUS $50 | Door handle front passenger stopped opening door. Repaired cable | ||
Jun 2018104000 miUS $100 | Ignition Key would stick in place when turning car off, could not remove key. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 201492700 miUS $25 | repair of the rattling heat shield. | ||
Dec 201598000 miUS $60 | replaced AC compressor clutch spring |
Subaru Forester in Tennessee, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2019 | |||
Mar 201153000 mi | Vehicle had a whine from about 5 to 50mph or so, after which it was drowned out by wind/road noise. The noise changed pitch with speed. The dealer dx the problem as faulty transfer gear and tailshaft bearings and replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 2017173000 miUS $75 | Plugs and wires |
Subaru Forester in Alaska, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
Mar 201643000 mi | R & R Valve cover gasket |
Subaru Forester in Idaho, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
Nov 201154000 mi | Headlight replaced. | ||
Nov 201268300 miUS $340 | Drivers side headlight replaced. Cracked windshield replaced |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada May 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
Oct 201457540 miC $600 | Car noise. Had to replace joining racket part of exhaust system. Noise underground thé engineering due to Heat Dover basket underground thé engine |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2011 - Jun 2021 | |||
Feb 201337700 miC $300 | Check engine light came on. Was running rough and misfiring. Injector flush, and a full service which includes plugs etc. Fan stopped working in speeds 1, 2, and 3. Worked in 4 | ||
Apr 201447520 miC $900 | Engine is misfiring on 2 cylinders | ||
Sep 201568820 miC $2500 | Stumbling, hesitating, check engine light coming on. Replaced spark plugs, wire, and ignition system. This was caused by the Subaru dealer when they did a major service and replaced these same parts. | ||
May 201681700 miC $600 | Engine was misfiring, running on 2 of 4 cylinders. Replaced coil packs and wires again. |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jun 201244000 miUS $100 | It was not cooling. Dealer had to order parts | ||
Jul 201244000 mi | Traded car without repairing A/C. |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Sep 201160000 miUS $950 | Freon was leaking into ventilation system with a strong odor. Evaporator core had to be replaced which required removing the dash. $500 part and $400 labor. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Norway Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 2017 | Lambda probe in front of catalyzer needed replacement. cost was $250 approx. common problem on Forester.. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Yugoslavia Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
Feb 201249600 mi$2450 | I had crankshaft broken! They exchanged so called down half of a motor The fuel turbine was broken. |
Engine not specified
Subaru Forester in Iceland Jul 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
Mar 201465720 mi$333 | CV Joint | ||
Feb 201586800 mi$1000 | Outer CV joint |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 2013141000 miUS $150 | Rear wheel bearing |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Jun 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
Aug 201385180 miC $1200 | Clutch | ||
Jul 2015108500 miC $500 | Link broke |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Alaska, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201457900 miUS $600 | The Trailing arm link bushings were worn and replaced. Same for the Crossmember bushings. | ||
Dec 201462000 miUS $500 | Secondary air valves were sticking and were causing cel codes. Check engine light, Stability control light, and Cruise control light were all illuminated in instrument cluster panel. Because of the this my Cruise control was deactivated. | ||
Apr 201564000 miUS $1279 | Replaced oem struts with a new set. | ||
Nov 201569600 miUS $75 | Replaced Rear Cross-Member Bushings. | ||
Oct 201781000 miUS $1115 | Noise coming from the rear of car turned out to be a wheel bearing on the driver side. I had both driver and passenger side done. Two front swayer end links were rusted and replaced. Upper radiator hose was worn. Worn A/C and alternator belt. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
Jul 201272700 miUS $150 | The wheel bearing on the rear drivers side. | ||
Oct 201276000 miUS $35 | Loose belt on the power steering making loud screech noise | ||
Jun 201383000 miUS $500 | Two warning lights came on - traction control disabled and something else, don't remember. Checked the error code suggesting emmission system problems. The dealer replaced some kind of emissions exhaust valve |
Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States Jan 2021 - May 2022 | |||
Jan 2022147000 miUS $136 | After a week of no use we noticed oil on driveway. The heads are leaking as well as main seal. | ||
Apr 2022150000 miUS $130 | rear end needs replaced or major rebuild |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201396300 miUS $300 | Car shaking & stalling (stopped 3 days, fine before). CEL On, code was misfire in all 4 cyl. Shop replace valves gasket, spark plugs and wires. Also tried coil, but wasn't it. Issue was not resolved. Car still stalling and jerking. After shop was unsuccessful, owner dove into it and tried to repair it himself. Change several parts according to internet forum and was finally successful. EGR valve was the culprit. CAM & CAP also changed. | ||
Dec 2013107000 miUS $120 | Strange noise when car starts or idle. Shop found some steel plates within the emissions system were loose and soldered them. Owner was concerned was an issue with the catalytic converter. | ||
Feb 2014110400 miUS $1600 | Clutch needed replacement. | ||
Jan 2016113200 miUS $350 | Tie end boot needed replacement. Leaking motor oil. Shop did it, but it failed soon after. Shop was out of business by then. | ||
Oct 2016150000 miUS $850 | Steering fluid leaking. Rack needed replacement. | ||
Nov 2017158000 miUS $200 | TPS light on. Sensor was replaced on 2 of the tires Airbag light is on in dashboard. Not code has been found. Car is being driven with light on. | ||
Apr 2022220000 miUS $125 | Issues with the exhaust. Part of the duct was replaced(the middle part after the manifold, before the muffler. |
Subaru Forester in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 201239060 miC $533 | Install sway bar bushings, front control arm bushing, right front link kit, right rear link kit. | ||
Apr 201356420 miC $120 | Rear wiper motor failed. Replaced with used part. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Oct 2014211000 miUS $189 | Replaced both rear strut assemblies with used assemblies from a auto recycler. | ||
Dec 2014215000 miUS $275 | Car had a miss on number 2 cyl. Replaced plies and wires but found the coil to be cracked and corroded causing the misfire. |
Subaru Forester in Tasmania, Australia Apr 2008 - Jun 2017 | |||
Apr 20083100 mi | Starter motor failed. Replaced on warranty by dealer. Down time 24h. | ||
Dec 201136580 mi | Head gasket found to be leaking, needs full replacement next 12 months. |
Subaru Forester in Alaska, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 201795000 miUS $3300 | Head gasket replacement |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States May 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jul 201178000 miUS $200 | CV joint needed replacing | ||
Jun 2015143000 mi | Head gasket, repaired that, then it was the drive belt I believe |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 2015174000 miUS $20 | AC belt broke |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Feb 2019 | |||
May 201130380 miC $10 | High beam headlight not working. Bulb replaced. | ||
Feb 201235840 miC $11 | RHS Low Beam Headlight bulb replaced | ||
Jul 201237400 miC $120 | A/C not cooling, was recharged, system tested for leaks but none found | ||
Nov 201238740 miC $437 | Serviced rear caliper pistons and pin sliders, cleaned and serviced brake pads Anti Sway Bar Link broken, replaced | ||
Jul 201341420 miC $175 | Was not cooling properly. System recharged. Dye installed for monitoring | ||
Sep 201342780 miC $283 | A/C not cooling.A/C Condensor replaced and system recharged | ||
Nov 201344020 miC $175 | Squealing on start-up. Drive belts replaced. | ||
Feb 201444640 miC $34 | Exterior trim loose and weatherstripping loose, both on driver's door | ||
Dec 201446500 mi | weatherstripping was loose on both front doors. Estimate provided. Repair declined due to unreasonable cost. Purchased clips and spouse repaired weatherstripping. | ||
Apr 201547320 miC $197 | Right sway bar link broken, left had play | ||
Dec 201550220 miC $691 | Check engine light on solid, then flashing. Code P0302 misfire from #2 cylinder, compression good. Coil shorted and wire weak. Replaced coil and ignition wire. | ||
Jun 201755180 miC $627 | Vapour coming from under hood, strange smell, leak near dipstick. Replaced valve cover gasket and O-rings. Replaced front oil pressure switch. | ||
Sep 201757040 miC $897 | Noisy exhaust. Exhaust was leaking through midpipe and muffler. Midpipe and muffler were replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2014 - May 2017 | |||
Oct 2015101000 miUS $150 | Check engine light with flashing cruise control light; no other symptoms. Diagnostic code for bad air/fuel ratio sensor. Replaced sensor, solving problem. | ||
Mar 2016108000 miUS $260 | Oil leaking from engine onto exhaust, producing minor smoke. Replaced valve cover gaskets and oil pressure sensor, which were both leaking. VCGs were previously replaced by dealer; suspect bad job at that time. Seems ok now. | ||
Sep 2016115000 miUS $380 | Occasional misfire under acceleration triggered check engine light. Factory spark plugs replaced at 115k miles. Oil leaking from engine onto oil filter and exhaust system, producing smoke. Suspect external head gasket leak, previously misdiagnosed. Mechanic cleaned oil residue, then added dye to oil in order to locate leak at a future repair trip. | ||
Jan 2017108700 miUS $4000 | External head gasket leak (producing worsening smoke) and damaged cylinder guide. Engine block machined/resurfaced. Other parts replaced preventatively. Runs smoothly now. | ||
Apr 2017121000 miUS $300 | Dead in the driveway, 4K miles after head gasket repair. Could have seized due to increased oil consumption after engine block remachining. Starter made noise but car wouldn't start. Local mechanic removed timing cover for diagnosis and suspected broken camshaft due to timing slip. Subaru dealership mechanic also suspected timing issues. Quoted $7-9k for engine repair, or $6-7k to buy and install a remanufactured engine. I scrapped the car. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Kentucky, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201653000 miUS $3500 | Shop found two exhaust valve guides on one head had dropped a little, so since the heads were off, they did a valve job on both heads (remanufactured heads). | ||
Dec 201655000 miUS $100 | Replace one faulty tire pressure sensor. |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Apr 2008 - Jan 2014 | |||
May 200815000 mi | Replace door panel window was jamming | ||
Jun 200817000 mi | Replaced Radio | ||
Apr 201065600 miUS $68 | Replaced tires for second time and alignment replaced idler arm right | ||
Mar 201185973 miUS $250 | replaced valve cover gaskets and gromets flushed radiater and replaced plugs. | ||
Apr 201188269 miUS $76 | Replaced idler arm left | ||
Jan 2014147000 miUS $325 | rear u-joint on drive shaft |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 2012143000 miUS $450 | replaced a/c compressor |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 201143400 miC $395 | O2 SENSOR | ||
Jan 201359520 miC $96 | Oil pressure switch allowing oil to leak onto engine |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201461860 mi | Sudden burning smell and screeching noise from engine (pulling away from intersection) - turned out to be A/C belt, pulley mechanism. A/C belt was worn and replaced at recent maintenance. Status of compressor unknown. | ||
Apr 201462400 mi | Further to Feb 2014 report. Not done but confirmed the A/C unit needs to be replaced. Toughing it out this summer and might replace ourselves. | ||
Mar 2019111290 miC $2500 | Leaking head gasket - observed during routine maintenance and not yet repaired - the price reported (in CAD) is an estimate based on not needing to machine the heads, if this is added, could be as high as 4000. We're shopping around to see what our options are. We hope to drive this Forester for another 100k-150k and do intend to make the repair. | ||
Jun 2022134230 miC $1400 | Replace leaking hose, replace condenser and other components |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
Jan 2014107000 miUS $1500 | Rack and Pinion seal went bad. Replaced entire system. | ||
Nov 2016160300 miUS $3500 | Master cylinder leaking |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Sep 201363000 miUS $50 | Blower power connector broken. Connector was replaced | ||
Oct 201583300 miUS $260 | rear wheel bearing |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201856000 miUS $1200 | Engine suddenly running badly. Replaced coil pack, spark plugs, spark plug wires. Replaced valve cover gaskets. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201874000 miUS $575 | Needed new brakes and rotors. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2021201000 miUS $10 | A/C pulley adjuster | ||
Jul 2021201000 miUS $300 | Rear resonator, muffler. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
Nov 201545500 miUS $300 | Stabilizer links | ||
Mar 201648000 mi | Retighten. | ||
Aug 201775000 miUS $150 | Replaced pads and turned rotors | ||
Feb 201883000 miUS $200 | Replace link |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
May 20082050 mi | The "Forester" emblem was seperating from the rear hatch. Northpark Subaru of San Antonio, made the repairs. New decal covered under the 3/36k. | ||
Mar 201027500 mi | The center console cushion developed a crease. Dealer replaced the cushion under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
Mar 201342427 mi | change coolant sensor & relay. Each winter would fail to start if temp below -10 C and car had been driven ~ 2 km or less. 1st dealer poor response. wrote newspaper column. 2nd dealer under goodwill warranty did job. Problem again in 2014. | ||
Jun 201455800 miC $30 | auto, shift linkage became stiff in May 2013. Had lubed and subsequently replaced pivot points, cleaned and lubed -- cable was ok. Became stiff again in June 2014.had cleaned and lubed, including cable. rear hatch latch handle became stiff. would not spring back into normal position. hatch would not latch. I used silicone spray to get it functional. Dealer lubed this during visit at no cost. Had exactly same problem in 2013 spring. Annual? |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Oct 2013166000 mi | Warranty repair for catalytic converter | ||
Mar 2014177000 miUS $400 | Wheel hub replacement |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 201345000 miUS $2500 | Head gasket needed replacement. Also changed timing belt. |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201248980 miC $70 | Replaced oil pressure switch | ||
Jan 201358280 miC $1900 | Major parts: Machined engine block Changed valve/guide Changed spark plugs/wires Changed drive belt | ||
Oct 201366620 miC $250 | Changed both link kit - front | ||
May 201475920 miC $125 | Oil pressure switch (back order from the dealer) | ||
Feb 201585340 miC $165 | Cam seal pushed out 1/4. Total loss of engine oil on highway. | ||
Apr 201794240 miC $335 | Replace rear wiper motor Replaced front sway bar links |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Great Britain Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 201555000 mi£1100 | Air pump failure |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Apr 201699700 miUS $1000 | Power steering pump needs to be replaced Radiator burst | ||
Sep 2016106000 miUS $500 | All 4 links had to be replaced. Front struts were replaced | ||
Dec 2016108000 mi | Fuels leaking over intake manifold. Estimate $500 | ||
Mar 2017112000 miUS $200 | fuel injector needed to be replaced. - misfire in the cylinder Shifter bushing were replaced | ||
May 2017113000 miUS $1500 | Working on Heads. Replaced valves Clutch seized Timing belt wore off. Original repair done by Northeast Motors in New Hampshire. They replaced timing belt and overtightened a guide. It chew through the belt. | ||
Jul 2017113000 miUS $400 | Rear sway bar rusted through | ||
Dec 2017117000 mi | Fuel is leaking under the intake manifold | ||
Feb 2018118000 miUS $550 | Replaced all the fuel hoses. They were still leaking |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jul 201036500 mi | Dashboard noise. It is intermittant and when I bring it to the dealer they can't hear it. I have been trying to fix it myself. It's better but not completely gone. Fixed dashboard squeak and replaced a headlight bulb |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2017 | |||
Dec 201038000 miUS $730 | Two cracked plastic "roll-over" vent valves on top of fuel tank were replaced. | ||
Jul 201260000 miUS $600 | A rubber transmission mount was collapsed causing misalignment between the engine and transmission. | ||
Feb 201479000 miUS $65 | The auto dimming mirror was very wobbly/loose on its mount to windshield. Dealer said mirror mount was stripped and replaced the mount that attaches the mirror to the base glued to the windshield. | ||
Sep 201599000 miUS $113 | A washer limiting the motion of the parking brake was improperly seated after having rear brakes replaced 3 months ago. Washer shifted causing parking brake to engage and I was unable to release with lever. | ||
Apr 2016107300 miUS $250 | Engine misfiring caused by valves out of adjustment. Dealer recommends valve job (valves require parts replacement to adjust, not simple mechanical screw adjustment) at cost of $4700. Car has manual transmission with Hill Holder feature on clutch. Intermittent unable to move car, forward or backward. Dealer said e-brake too tight and loosened brake cable. Repair unsuccessful. Car back in shop in April, bad master cyl? Engine misfiring. Dealer did fuel injection and throttle body cleaning and replaced spark plugs to correct. Help some, but still some misfire. Said valves needed adjustment or valve job. Hill holder valve intermittent sticking causing brakes to lock up after stopping. Hill holder valve replaced. Credit was given for e-brake adjustment charge on previous visit. E-brake also PROPERLY adjusted. | ||
May 2016108400 miUS $500 | Check Engine light on/reset by owner/Check Engine light again activated 200 miles later. OBDII indicated "Bank 1 Lean". Dealer wanted to adjust valves at cost of $4500.00. Declined. | ||
Jul 2016109700 miUS $111 | I replaced Mass Airflow Sensor yesterday (7/6/2016) after researching problem on internet. Replacement took two minutes. Initial drive OK. Have 600 mile trip this weekend to verify if problem corrected. | ||
Sep 2016112000 miUS $350 | Replace radiator due to leak between plastic tank and aluminum core. Also replaced both cooling system pressure caps and upper and lower radiator hoses. | ||
Nov 2016113700 miUS $350 | Check Engine lite came on. OBDII kept setting Misfire cyl #4 code. Car would randomly have mild to severe misfire and then return to normal after setting code. Replaced coil and spark plug for cyl #4. |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Feb 2013133000 mi | Bad wheel bearing. Replaced front struts. Check Engine light for Secondary Air Injector valve stuck closed. Front CV joint noise. | ||
Jun 2013143000 miUS $580 | Bad alternator and battery. Battery would not hold charge and alternator was not providing current. |
Subaru Forester in Great Britain May 2017 - Dec 2020 | |||
Aug 201766000 mi£300 | Rear self levelling shock absorbers sagging and leaking oil (MOT advisory). Replaced with Pedders EZ fit kit. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Dec 2008 - Nov 2015 | |||
Jun 200930000 miUS $50 | oil leak, missing crush ring, owner changed oil and did not replace. noticed leak and smoke at a rest stop. little oil actually lost | ||
Nov 201586000 mi | Took car in for timing belt replacement, and mechanic reported blown head gasket |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada - Sep 2007 | |||
Sep 200721700 miC $14 | Oil Change. Adjust hill holder. Complaint of jerking at light load light throttle condition. Probably just a trait of this vehicle. |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
Dec 201190000 miUS $232 | Valve cover gaskets replace due to oil leak. | ||
Dec 2013104000 mi | Front sway bar end links replaced |
Subaru Forester in New Mexico, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2014 | |||
Oct 200712000 mi | Defective radiator cap allowed pressure to escape and caused car to drive too hot. Dealer says this is a problem w/ the new caps. | ||
May 200818600 mi | Same repair as previously. Defective radiator cap cause car to drive too hot. Again replaced cap. Car still under warranty. | ||
Jan 200929000 mi | Radiator cap: antifreeze accumulates under it & causes system to overheat. 3rd radiator cap on this car. | ||
Jun 200935000 mi | Window screech while being put up or down. Dealer says problem is stabilizer bars. Parts ordered. | ||
Aug 200936000 mi | Windows screeched going up or down. Dealer replaced stabilizer bars under warranty. | ||
Feb 201171000 miUS $81 | Same old problem: for the 4th time the radiator cap malfunctioned, coolant was lost & the car started to heat up. | ||
Sep 2012109000 miUS $1800 | Master bearing of clutch went out; clutch replaced. Timing belt replaced, $1200 of total. Battery replaced. | ||
Mar 2013117000 mi | Catalytic convertor needs replacing. Cost would be $1100. Did not do this repair. | ||
Nov 2013131000 miUS $800 | Replaced left wheel bearing, did brakes & re-aligned. Catalytic convertors replaced. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jul 200930944 miC $326 | burning smell in car -burnt and melted blower fan motor connector. Connector replaced, melted again and required new motor and wiring. Subaru Canada refused any compensation or aid. totally PO'D with them. Right front strut was leaking - replaced. also, good deal on new tires. no cost- warrenty. | ||
May 2014102920 mi | originally, #2 cylinder misfiring - diagnosis - spark plugs and leads replaced. timing belt badly cracked and replaced. After this we took it to a Subaru dealer for a 168,000 Km checkover - head gasket replaced,$2,500.00 rear wheel brgs. | ||
Oct 2014107660 miC $1138 | regular 6000Km service,plus all 4 brake pads/rotors,2 front brake discs, rear cylinder leaking, brake fluid flush. 10% off parts and labour. | ||
Jan 2015110440 miC $1160 | Clutch seized - throw bearing fried, clutch totally worn (first clutch replacement @176Km) | ||
May 2015114080 miC $180 | first warm day, a/c not working - discharged coolant, couldn't find leak- recharged coolant with a dye. Next time they will know where the leak is. |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 201488000 miUS $98 | Oil sensor leaks and velve cover gaskets leaks |
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
Feb 2014124300 miUS $3000 | Headgasket failure. | ||
May 2015167000 miUS $65 | Driver window switch became balky. | ||
Oct 2015177000 miUS $2100 | The high beams would not shut off when switched from the stalk while moving. Required a shut down of the car to turn them off. Replaced high beam relay. Catastrophic transmission failure. Required replacement in full. |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jun 201173000 miUS $61 | Rear stabilizer bushings are going to be replaced | ||
Jul 201173000 miUS $65 | Rear stabilizer bushing were worn and were replaced. Two exhaust hangers were also repaired at the same time. | ||
Dec 201282000 mi | Replaced the variable valve lift oil pressure switch on the right bank of the engine. When the part failed it triggered the check engine light and caused an oil leak. Replaced the left front ball joint. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 201050000 mi | replaced ecm and fuel pump |
Subaru Forester in Nebraska, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
Oct 201169000 mi | Check engine light came on. Mechanic cleared codes at no charge. Problem has not recurred. | ||
Feb 201377100 miUS $450 | O2 sensor replaced |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
Nov 201048360 mi | head light bulb and front light on the left side | ||
Aug 201157020 miC $1000 | needed higher quality engine oil< triggered sensor to show low presssure | ||
Sep 201370060 miC $759 | Alternator failed to charge, replaced Battery too |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2009 | |||
Jan 200938440 mi | Transmission replaced in August. This was for a trans oil leak from the job. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jul 200938000 mi | Lock on driver's door stopped responding to remote. It could be locked manually. Actuator was replaced in driver's door. | ||
Sep 201173000 miUS $100 | Car would not shift out of park. Brake light sensor was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
Apr 201231000 miUS $80 | Replaced leaking rear brake cylinder. |
Subaru Forester in Victoria, Australia Feb 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Feb 201793000 miA $280 | Broken driveshaft replaced |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 201266000 miUS $15 | Both low beams failed one after the other. We keep low beams on at all times so this factors in. Both high beams usable till low beams repaired. Repaired withing two days. | ||
Sep 2015127000 miUS $4000 | crack in head and broken valve guide all in area of cylinder #4. Car broke down on highway with no warning. Car never overheated and never run without oil changes and scheduled maintenance etc. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
Apr 201160000 miUS $214 | automatic transmission shift cable replaced | ||
Sep 201276000 miUS $400 | wife's car. Complained about muffler noise and smell of something heating up. Local shop found braces attached to muffler system worn out and small oil leak causing the smell of overheating | ||
May 201388000 miUS $325 | replace front wheel bearing; loud grinding noise from front end identified problem | ||
Jul 201390700 miUS $458 | check engine lite on; car shaking when driven; ignition coil misfired and damaged; replaced; wires replaced; valve cover gasket leaking; soaked ignition wires; replace wires and change plugs and valve cover gaskets | ||
Apr 2014102300 miUS $2721 | replace both cylinder head gaskets left cylinder head oil sending unit plus new battery, replace read window wiper motor, front window switch assorted parts | ||
Jan 2015101000 miUS $400 | front caliper seized up; front pads down to nothing; dangerous to drive; fix problem, new pads etc. rear pads OK | ||
Jun 2015106000 miUS $200 | car being given to step-daughter who is moving to Arizona; car was basically checked out to insure safety etc for trip across country; nothing significant in the way of repairs; tires are almost new; brake pads replaced; signs of rust note. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Dec 200937000 mi | cracked hose on fuel vapor recovery system was cause of check engine light. Dealer had suggested replacing gas cap first. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
Mar 2013120000 miUS $55 | Break light switch went intermittent, which prevented transmission from shifting out of park. | ||
Oct 2013126500 miUS $60 | Replace leaking valve cover gaskets, adjusted valve clearance | ||
Jan 2014129000 miUS $150 | Replaced leaking steering rack with new unit Leaking Radiator replaced |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
Dec 201067000 mi | Check engine light with cruise light flashing. Diagnosed as cat converter fault. Replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Nevada, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
Sep 200930000 mi | Moonroof not closing properly. Had to order more parts. | ||
Oct 200931000 mi | Moonroof malfunction |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 201259000 miUS $100 | Three rattles were repaired. One was in the moonroof track, the second was a loose suspension bracket, and the other was in the rear folding seat latch. | ||
Sep 201264000 miUS $724 | Evap emissions system fault (check engine light). Gas tank vent valve replaced. | ||
Dec 201481000 miUS $840 | Both rear wheel bearings were beginning to make noise and were replaced prior to failure as preventive maintenance. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Sep 2017121520 miC $200 | Fuel pump and filter |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 201490000 mi | Cadalydic converter | ||
Jun 201490000 mi | Cadalydic converter | ||
Jan 2015200000 miUS $1400 | The over head cam was repaired. At that time we also replaced all belts, water pump, spark plugs because it seamed like a good idea . Wheel bearing and a ball joint. Both front control arms | ||
May 2016256000 miUS $150 | Exhaust , muffler | ||
Oct 2016140000 mi | Cadalydic converter | ||
Jun 2017230000 miUS $600 | I’m not sure | ||
May 2018256000 miUS $1000 | Cadalydic converter | ||
Jul 2018260000 miUS $175 | Pulsing in the steering wheel. Vibration in the pedal. |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
Nov 2017115000 miUS $650 | Small evaporative leak - diagnosed but would not be able to access leak without removing fuel tank. Declined repair. Fell victim to the dreaded Subaru Head Gasket Leak! Estimate for repair plus timing belt and water pump came to ~$3100. Coupled with other high labor cost repairs that I would need to make within the year, I decided to trade the car in and get a newer vehicle. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Feb 2014 - Aug 2017 | |||
Nov 201445000 miUS $300 | The muffler and pipe are replaced |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 2017145000 miUS $400 | Solunoid Oil Leak |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Apr 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 2022182000 miUS $1700 | Replaced both headlamp assemblies due to moisture and broken bulb clip. Replaced both fog lamp assemblies due to broken lenses. Replace upper and lower radiator hoses due to age. Replaced battery under warranty due to failure to hold charge. Flush brake system. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jun 201161000 miUS $300 | Two rear self-leveling struts needed replacement. Replaced with Monroe regular struts. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 202289000 miUS $130 | Removed and cleaned the buildup of carbon . |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States - May 2011 | |||
May 201169782 mi | Computer / tranny |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2017212000 miUS $250 | muffler and tail pipe replaced | ||
Dec 2017213000 miUS $100 | Replace drivers side window gusset | ||
Jun 2018225000 miUS $900 | left front axle Drive shaft replaced because of worn universal joint |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
Feb 201429200 miUS $705 | Check engine light came on and cruise control light flashed at same time while driving.Replaced Evaporative Emissions Canister. BG fuel induction service. Smoke Test found crack in canister. Adaptive relearn procedure. | ||
Apr 201633000 mi | This trip was to shut off the engine light and reset the cruise control, which keeps tripping, for an unknown reason. | ||
Jun 201633000 miUS $700 | Cracked roll valves. All replaced. |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201664900 mi | RF outer axle boot damaged/leaking at pre-purchase inspection. Dealer replaced ABS light on. No codes found. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
Oct 201366000 miUS $477 | Catalytic converter failed and car begin throwing codes. Subaru wants TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for a replacement catalytic converter! On recommendation of mechanic went with 3rd party cat and car just not driving well now. F'in great. |
Subaru Forester in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201489900 mi | Front struts and rear shocks had to be replaced. All four tires replaced due to cupping from worn shocks. | ||
Aug 201699100 miC $400 | Driver's side rear fender rust repair and paint. | ||
Jul 2017120900 miC $586 | Replaced both front cv boots, oil change, filter and inspection of brakes. Rotate tires | ||
Nov 2021172360 miC $600 | Battery replaced, tires rotated, side-marker bulb replaced, oil change (synthetic) an oil filter, engine air filter replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2011 - Nov 2018 | |||
Jan 201278340 miC $600 | misfire on 4th cylinder, replaced wires and ignition module | ||
Feb 201466340 miC $380 | replaced driver window motor. dirty/seized. all exhaust heat shield bolts loose. two shields had fallen off a month ago. rattle solved by removing other four shields | ||
Mar 201687420 miC $450 | front pipe and gaskets | ||
Dec 2017108871 miC $4179 | head gaskets leaking coolant into engine and onto ground also front brake pads and rotors | ||
Jan 2018109740 miC $260 | new muffler | ||
Jun 2018114700 miC $380 | Right rear wheel bearing changed without removing hub from vehicle |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Sep 2015161000 mi | Transmission cooling line failed | ||
Jun 2016179000 mi | Oil pressure sensors leaking |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2020 | |||
Dec 2015129000 miUS $119 | Hard starting lead to death of battery. Replaced with larger capacity NAPA Legend. Lots of CCAs. | ||
Sep 2016136000 miUS $809 | Pass. side caliper stuck, causing brake pad to wear out quickly. Both calipers, rotors and pads replaced in the front. | ||
Apr 2017141262 miUS $28 | Leaking spark plug seals and valve cover gasket. Replaced affected seals | ||
Feb 2018148500 miUS $685 | Leaking front camshaft seals, seals were replaced, timing belt and associated parts + neighboring seals inspected. | ||
Jan 2019155869 miUS $225 | Alternator stopped generating sufficient voltage. |
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Subaru Forester in India Feb 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 201180600 mi | Suspension, noise, power windows |
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 2012122000 mi | Valve cover gasket found to be leaking Extension housing of transmission is leaking slightly. | ||
Feb 2013124200 miUS $20 | replaced belt for alternator/power steering pump | ||
Mar 2014133000 miUS $800 | radiator leaking at the seams, overheating. required immediate replacement, although I got it to the shop using a couple of tricks. | ||
Oct 2014138800 miUS $20 | wheel well plastic guard came off and the tires rubbed through it. required replacement - about $20 part online and 30 minute self-repair | ||
Nov 2015151100 miUS $35 | Cv joint boot torn, joint about to fail | ||
Mar 2016154000 miUS $1200 | full reseal job - leaking everywhere. Will need new clutch in 10K. Sold. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
Nov 201263000 miC $900 | OBD error running rich and secondary injection system failed. replace MAF sensor and Smog air pump | ||
May 201580600 mi | replace front calipers. Replace all rotors and pad |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 201189000 mi | Throwout bearing failure | ||
Jul 2018161000 miUS $1600 | Head gasket |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Jul 2009 - May 2016 | |||
May 201098580 mi | Heated seat repaired. | ||
Jan 2012164300 miC $700 | Turbo oil line leak - 8 hours of labour to change a $74.00 pipe | ||
Sep 2013183520 miC $6000 | head gasket - rebuilt engine | ||
Jul 2014196100 miC $900 | Secondary air pump valves crapped out | ||
Jun 2015213900 miC $500 | AC pulley bearing seized, damaged timing belt cover |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jan 201148980 miC $250 | Driver-side HID Headlight ballast no longer. Repaired under extended Manufacturer's Warranty. The HID light on the other is not flickering. | ||
Dec 201157660 miC $1937 | Overhaul / Replace Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throw-out bearing, flush clutch hydrologics and Gear box | ||
Feb 201368700 miC $500 | Secondary Air Valve (RH) | ||
Aug 201371920 miC $130 | The HID bulb on the Driver side failed | ||
Feb 201475020 miC $645 | Suspension: Left Front End Link seized. Engine: Fan belts. |
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in California, United States May 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
May 201458000 miUS $176 | Secondary emission control problem . Check engine light on. | ||
Jun 201459000 miUS $2200 | Check engine light on. Replacement of pump and associated air valves. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Nov 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 2016135780 miC $550 | Radiator seam cracked at top, was able to limp to shop. | ||
Dec 2016153140 miC $180 | Misfiring on cylinder 2, bad coil pack. | ||
Mar 2018172360 miC $350 | Alternator replaced |
Subaru Forester in South Africa Apr 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 201389900 miR 4000 | Replaced pistons and rebored cylinders |
Subaru Forester in Singapore Mar 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 201691760 mi$500 | Replaced cam cover gasket |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 200730000 mi | Engine goes in 'safe mode' (results in loss of power) apparently due to a disagreement of the throttle and gas pedal encoders in the drive-by-wire system. Same exact symptoms as 2 years ago; back then the CPU board was changed but apparently did not reso |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Mar 201398000 miUS $1550 | Throw out bearing wore out. Grinding noise and gripping problem, no evident problem the day before. Repair shop recommended new clutch as well as bearing due to mileage. | ||
Jun 2013102000 miUS $180 | Nice cold air when turned on but cooling decreases over 20 minutes until only warm air. Required AC recharge with dye so future leaks (if there are any) can be located. Poor cooling continues and car is on its way back to repair shop. | ||
Sep 2013106000 miUS $25 | We need a new headlight every few months. No one can figure out why. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - May 2012 | |||
May 2012195000 miUS $100 | Bad MAF sensor |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 201465000 miUS $2500 | transmission had to be replaced |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 201591000 mi | Continual P420 Low catalytic efficiency code. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in South Carolina, United States Feb 2017 - Aug 2021 | |||
May 2017154000 mi | Diagnosed oil leak from engine to be leaking oil drain plug. Replaced with Fumoto F-105N Engine Oil Drain Valve which has resolved that leak. Additional oil leak from the valve covers not resolved due to amount of work needed to repair that on this type of engine. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jun 201771000 miUS $3500 | headgaskets. |
Subaru Forester in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2017 | |||
Apr 2017157000 miUS $1000 | Check engine light with Cylinder 4misfire. Could be rings or head gasket (again). Mechanic suggested new engine or sell it. I have already put 2 head gaskets in it. Decided to sell it currently shopping for a new vehicle. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - May 2013 | |||
Oct 201098000 miUS $25 | Check engine light and flashing cruise control light | ||
Mar 2012130000 miUS $60 | poor gas mileage. clean the fuel injectors and changed motor oil and filters. | ||
Nov 2012143100 mi | New Battery |
Subaru Forester in West Virginia, United States Oct 2019 - Nov 2021 | |||
Sep 2019174765 miUS $6656 | Exhaust hangers broke, pipes, muffler, converter replaced Replaces broken sway bar Replaced head gaskets, milled warped heads Replaced water pump |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Dec 2021 | |||
May 201253700 mi | Droning sound from passenger side, peaking at 30 mph and again at 50 mph. Dealer replaced right-rear wheel bearing. | ||
Feb 201361660 mi | Hard 3-4 shifts in cold weather immediately after first start after overnight cold soak. Dealer diagnosed leaking seal in transmission and replaced unit under extended warranty. | ||
Nov 2017102300 miC $300 | rear pads & rotors; Strong Automotive broke the ABS sensor ring on RR wheel & replaced it @ no charge |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
Dec 201456000 miUS $600 | Replaced failing power steering pump. | ||
Sep 201557000 mi | Completed repair of an earlier power steering pump failure. Multiple flushings of fluid and second replacement of pump. | ||
May 201761000 mi | Not exactly a repair, more like a diagnosis + wait and see. Slight leakage of oil AND coolant from one cylinder head. Engine has leaked coolant from new. Amount varies with season. Subaru dealer(s) always denied any problem. My independent guy says it's quite common with (older?) Subarus. Keep an eye on it! |
Subaru Forester in New Zealand Aug 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
Sep 200965720 mi | LR Wheel bearing went noisy - rusty at investigation | ||
Mar 201071300 mi$35 | exterior air temp sensor reading low | ||
Nov 2014125280 mi$250 | Drivers winder motor died. | ||
Mar 2018171740 mi$380 | Rocker cover gaskets | ||
Apr 2022189720 mi$150 | Faulty Catalytic sensor fixed by spacing outside exhaust stream. |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201066000 miUS $350 | Air/fuel ratio sensor went bad. Replaced and reflashed ECU by dealer. Problem solved. | ||
Oct 201078000 miUS $100 | Outside temperature sensor not reading correctly |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
Feb 201056000 miUS $250 | I noticed no problems with the car myself, but the check engine light came on. The shop diagnosed a problem with the air intake temperature sensor. | ||
Aug 201170000 miUS $650 | A/C system developed a leak and lost all coolant. Put in a leak detector to isolate the source, repaired leaky seals, recharged. | ||
Jan 2013US $2650 | Smelled burning oil, turned out the gasket was leaking. The dealer replaced the timing belt, too, as it was getting worn and it has to be removed for the gasket job anyhow. | ||
Oct 2015113500 mi | Car was overheating, turned out to require major transmission work. | ||
Dec 2015116000 miUS $2000 | Not sure what the exact problem was but check engine light was flashing. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jul 2014139300 miUS $2200 | valve job, head replaced with refurbished one cold air not lasting; recharging did not fix it hard to steer after valve job done; caused by need to move the power steering lines for the valve job; they haven't fixed it yet (probably will have to bleed it) | ||
Aug 2014140100 mi | valves needed to be readjusted needed replacement steering pump (for the one they had just put in) | ||
Sep 2014141000 miUS $300 | pump was overheating; still not very cold replaced AC compressor | ||
Sep 2015143000 miUS $84 | battery died low voltage to oxygen sensor |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Sep 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
Nov 2016135700 miUS $1500 | Head gasket replacement 9/2016, didn't tighten screw for timing belt. Belt came loose and had to replace valves with new ones. | ||
Sep 2017147000 miUS $130 | New thermostat, probably unnecessary. Need a new head gasket just over a year after replacing it. |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201486000 miUS $1200 | Worn power steering pump and rack and pinion. Fixed issue. | ||
May 201593400 miUS $100 | Minor vapor leak. Re-set fault. Happened again. New has cap installed in January. Still problematic. | ||
Oct 201597000 miUS $1477 | 105 month timing belt change and small oil leak from head gasket repaired. Price is misleading as it is a 10 hr job for the oil leak and timing belt change was preventative/scheduled maintenance and comes off for the repair anyway. | ||
Jan 2017114000 miUS $520 | New tires from misalignment, adjusted alignment, and brake adjustment. | ||
Mar 2017118000 miUS $150 | Brake adjustment required after faulty maintenance at previous repair visit. | ||
Jun 2017122000 miUS $975 | The car has had a minor vapor leak for some time and finally got it diagnosed and repaired - required dropping the fuel tank to access the part that was bad (I don't recall what it was). Radiator replaced because of crack found during pressure check after replacing part for vapor leak. |
Subaru Forester in Kansas, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201268200 miUS $500 | Replaced oxygen sensor | ||
May 2018101000 miUS $40 | A weld on the exhaust system had separated. Car was loud. A new weld was made and car sounds normal again. No functional issues with the repair. I also don't believe it was damage from driving, just from rust. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2018 | |||
Dec 201369000 miUS $150 | Air/fuel ratio sensor | ||
Apr 201473800 miUS $103 | Upper radiator hose replaced | ||
Jun 201478000 miUS $20 | My rear hatch wouldn't unlock. First mechanic said needed a new hatch assembly, $350. Took it to the dealer, which found something loose that was jamming it. Unjammed it for $20. | ||
Aug 2016107700 mi | I needed a new alternator. | ||
Nov 2016130300 miUS $195 | there was a leak. there was a repair at oil filter/cooler housing. + new o-ring-s and clamp-n |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201625000 mi | Flush & replace transmission fluid. Car was making a noise such as riding on a rumble strip when it shifted into 3rd & 4th gear. Seems to have stopped. |
Subaru Forester in New South Wales, Australia Dec 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Nov 2014103200 miA $650 | Drivers side window failure, window motor and switch assembly was replaced. | ||
Nov 2015109600 miA $500 | Rear shock absorber leaking, needed replacement. |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States - Jul 2007 | |||
Jan 200710000 mi | Faulty fuel pump replaced under warranty. The pump was making excessive whine. Dealer determined pump should be replaced. I still think the new pump is a little noisy. | ||
Jul 200715000 mi | Stock radio (single-CD player) replaced after it completely died. Replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jul 201498800 miUS $155 | rear wheel bearing | ||
Jul 2015117800 mi | OIL LEAK! This car has used inordinate amounts of oil from the beginning of my ownership. I have spent many hundreds of dollars having it checked and tuned up, at two different dealers (Napleton in Rockford IL and Dahl's in La Crosse WI). |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Aug 201482120 miC $100 | Replace worn sway bar end links . |
4-cylinder manual 4WD
Subaru Forester in Spain Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201043400 mi€633 | The speedometer pinion crashed and I had to change it | ||
Jun 2022190759 mi€598 | The ramp start system does not work properly. |
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Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 2011103000 mi | condenser replaced |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 201171000 mi | Check Engine Light was coming on, suspected O2 sensor |
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2012105000 mi | Cracked radiator was discovered during oil change. Took it to my go-to mechanic and had them make repairs and give it an overall tuneup as it had just hit 100,000 miles. (Car had been running fine,no overheating despite 90 degree weather). | ||
Jul 2012105300 miUS $53 | A rear window switch needed replacing. Driver could roll window up and down but passenger in rear couldn't roll window up. Mechanic replaced it in under ten minutes so he didn't even bother to charge me for labor. (Part ordered prior) | ||
Apr 2014117300 mi | Oil gasket leaking; gasket replaced | ||
Feb 2015125000 miUS $3200 | replaced front and rear struts as front struts were shot and rear had enough wear to need replacing in future. difficult to find first and reverse gears. Flywheel was removed and retooled as it was damaged. replaced clutch. Clutch was worn out and beginning to slip. | ||
Dec 2015130000 miUS $115 | Broken turbo intake hose cause engine stalling. Engine warning light never came on. Shop replaced hose, but due to holidays, shipping from supplier took 3 days. | ||
Mar 2016131000 miUS $1500 | Front left brake pad locked down. Shop said it was rusty calipers and replaced front calipers, rotors, lines, pads, everything. Said it wasn't related to prior repair nor hillholder. Wrong. 3 days after complete front brake system replacement, back right rear brake locked down. I took it to diff. repair shop.replaced entire back brake system but brakes remained locked. They suspected ABS but I towed it back to Subaru to complan Dealer shop finally found faulty hill holder was problem-it was locking down the brakes.That was it the whole time. Had to fight dealer to make them cover repairs. They had it on record that I had thought it the hill holder in DEC. | ||
May 2017136000 miUS $400 | Cracked boot replaced and another boot that was about to go replaced | ||
Feb 2018144000 miUS $900 | A/C not cooling. Recharging revealed a leak in a/c compressor which was replaced, freon added There was a squeak while running. It was a drive belt that needed replacing. It was replaced | ||
Jun 2018147000 miUS $100 | I could smell a strong coolant odor and a/c didn't seem as cool. Even on max, fan seemed weak. Shop said that O rings that had been previously replaced were loose. The clamps were tightened and system recharged. I shouldn't have been charged for this as the shop warranties its work for a year but the owner was on vacation and acting manager didn't pass info on to front counter. I'm going to return to shop to get payment back and show them the problem hasn't been resolved completely as I still smell coolant but now only sporadically and fan power is still reduced by half when I turn on a/c. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Dec 201073000 miUS $1000 | Replaced springs and struts, struts still functional but showing signs of looming failure, springs replaced to improve handling. | ||
Jul 201180500 miUS $1500 | Cylinder number 4 misfire and rough idle. Cylinder #4 exhaust valve was stuck open. Repair involved removing head, replacing valve bucket, lifters, seats, and readjusting valves. | ||
Mar 201395000 miUS $2500 | Front O2 sensor and mass air flow sensor were replaced. Valve cover gaskets replaced to repair oil leak Thermostat was leaking coolant. Thermostat replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Feb 2022 | |||
Sep 200941540 mi | Motor for the moonroof had to be replaced. | ||
Dec 200945260 miC $400 | Ball joint was found to be damaged due to wear during a brake replacement job. This was replaced during the brake service | ||
Sep 201171300 miC $4000 | End link failure. Upgraded parts as replacement. | ||
Jul 201281840 miC $10 | Intermittent failure of AC. Due to AC compressor clutch wear. Solution was obtained through searching in forums. | ||
Jan 201769120 miC $163 | Idler pulley was worn at the bearing. I was hearing a faint fluctuating squealing sound. It was replaced. | ||
Feb 2017115940 miC $7 | Torn rear windshield wiper fluid line. Torn at the rubber boot that transitions the line from the body to the rear door. Symptoms included leaking fluid at rear wheel well, stains. Fixed by installing a hose connector between the torn piece | ||
Nov 2017122760 miC $900 | leaking rear strut. had to replace both rear struts |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
Aug 201393000 miUS $250 | Radiator cracked by top main hose outlet. Oil seal on one camshaft seeping into cam belt area. Replaced Crankshaft Seal, 3 of 4 Camshaft Seals. Both accessory belts cracking and worn, due for replacement. | ||
Sep 201393000 miUS $170 | Misfire on one cylinder, followed fuel injector - fuel injector replacement. Not entirely fixed, need to continue investigating. Seems like just doesn't like idling at the afr that it is set to stock, or that for some reason the O2 sensor reading wrong. | ||
Nov 2014100000 miUS $70 | Sway Bar Endlink was clunking. replaced both with MOOG joints. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
Feb 2013111480 miC $700 | Radiator cracked and evap leak. | ||
Jun 2013114080 miC $700 | Blown turbo, installed a used turbo. | ||
Feb 2014117800 miC $500 | PCV valve replaced, AC belt replaced |
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
Feb 2015123000 mi | Diagnostic done: needs: new ball joints, new tires, new steering pump, new transmission. Door latch doesn't work anymore either. No repairs done. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 201094000 miUS $89 | LED light switch for fog light repair was $89.00 p/l |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201034237 mi | Replaced failed turbocharger | ||
Mar 201138984 miUS $1691 | Replaced failed turbocharger (2nd time @ only 38K miles) | ||
Mar 201566000 miUS $1000 | Turbo failure | ||
Aug 201687000 miUS $500 | Radiator developed a crack. | ||
Apr 201795000 miUS $800 | Turbo failure. The 4th turbo failed on the car! | ||
Jun 201797500 miUS $100 | Valve leak which caused engine light to come ON. | ||
Dec 2017106500 miUS $55 | Check oil burned smell. Tighten valve cover gasket. Issue not solved. Will need to take car back to mechanic for cover gasket replacement. | ||
Feb 2018106500 miUS $1300 | Turbo replacement. Gasket valve. Timing belt |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Nov 201166000 miUS $700 | Radiator leaking badly--sudden onset Deteriorated handling over last 5000 miles. Went to aftermarket upgraded struts and mounts |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
Apr 201179300 miUS $189 | Slight rattle in front suspension so had the sway bar link ends replaced, problem solved. | ||
Nov 201183300 miUS $750 | Replaced timing belt & idler pulleys because the bearings in the idlers were starting to make noise |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
Feb 2012 | Local dealer suggested to my wife the cleaning of the oil system with a solvent. Turbo went out. Complained to Subaru national, supplied service records and they pick up repairs and "dinged" the local shop. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201291000 miUS $800 | Radiator | ||
Jun 2013102000 miUS $450 | Drivers side front-window motor replacement. | ||
Jan 2018113000 miUS $700 | MAF sensor |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Aug 201145500 mi | Turbo failing intermittently - most recent "code" was camshaft overadvanced. Following smoke streaming from tailpipe, brought to the dealer. Out of warranty - waiting for good will from Subaru of America. estimate: $2400 Turbo failing intermittently - most recent "code" was camshaft overadvanced. Following smoke streaming from tailpipe, brought to the dealer. Out of warranty - waiting for good will from Subaru of America. estimate: $2400 | ||
Sep 201147000 miUS $1400 | $1000 from Subaru of America, after I escalated it from the first offer of $750. Had to do a lot of fighting for the money. Turbo had to be completely replaced: $2400, $1400 out of pocket. Engine still burns oil. | ||
Oct 201148000 mi | Sunroof cables have broken. Estimate is $1200-$1500. Will not repair this until next spring. | ||
Mar 201257000 miUS $1000 | o2 sensors on engine | ||
Jan 201352000 mi | We just discovered the seat heaters are not working. Trying to diagnose ourselves:switch vs. element before visit to the dealership |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
Sep 2017132000 miUS $400 | One faulty fuel injector was diagnosed. I replaced the faulty one and the other three as preventative maintenance. |
Subaru Forester in Kansas, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2014 | |||
Sep 200959000 miUS $5 | Engine misses while under load at highway speeds. MPG is half of normal. Drove car with service writer and mechanic. "Yes there is a problem. We dont know what it is and we cant just throw parts at a car. Drive it till the CEL comes on." I brought the car home from dealer and after consulting the internet for 3-4hrs, I pulled the ground loops and cleaned them on the wiring harness. (there are 6 grounds on this car) The ground wire for the MAF was corroded. Fixed problem. | ||
Sep 2013117000 miUS $800 | Windshield area was rusting out requiring replacement of metal to stop leaks of water. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Nov 201273800 miUS $1100 | Transmission seal damaged during head gasket repair that occurred just before I bought the car. Seller paid half. Total was $1,100. | ||
Apr 201378000 mi | Now, according to a dealer, pistons two and four need to be replaced. They sound dry upon start-up. Only 75,000 miles! |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Oct 201482000 miUS $500 | Engine idled extremely low and would stall during turns. Cleaned dirty throttle body and replaced battery. Engine running rough and misfiring. Tune up with spark plug replacement. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
Aug 201348900 miUS $284 | drivers side window motor replaced | ||
Jan 2014US $128 | Coolant leak at thermostat | ||
Dec 201455000 mi | Gear shift stuck and wheels locked-mysteriously fixed after towed to mechanic. | ||
Jul 201559200 miUS $130 | Replaced failed drivers window regulator | ||
Nov 201560000 miUS $190 | Fog light brackets totally rusted out and had to be replaced with Subaru parts. I live near the ocean. |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2005 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 200512000 mi | Squeak in dashboard, fixed under warranty | ||
Feb 200728000 mi | driver seat became loose, fixed under warranty |
Subaru Forester in Finland - Jan 2007 | |||
Oct 200618786 mi€80 | 20000mls service (oil change, oil filter, spark plugs, air filter, compartment air filter) | ||
Jan 200723250 mi€30 | 25000mls / oil and filter change |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
Jun 201783000 miUS $100 | Rust build up behind rotor backing plate. Replaced rear pads and rotors and heard a metallic rubbing noise when turning. Backing plate expanded from rust and rubbing inside of rotor. Per research on subaru forums, needed to grind backing plate down on bottom, under the parking brake to prevent rubbing. Had to disassemble, grind, and reassemble 3 times until I got it right. $100 for rear brakes, 6-8 hours of my time to fix this issue. | ||
Apr 201888000 miUS $100 | Left rear caliper seized an was dragging. Replaced both rear calipers and bled the brakes. Might need new rotors again from the dragging before I noticed and stopped driving. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jul 2013107500 mi | Air sensor and air intake path. | ||
Aug 2013109000 mi | Window failed to create a seal due to bad gusset. | ||
Mar 2015117000 miUS $740 | Dealership cannot stop the throttle from opening unexpectedly, especially when the heat is on and the engine is warm. | ||
Apr 2015117000 miUS $500 | Accelerator pedal assembly replaced to stop unexpected throttle. |
Subaru Forester in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
Oct 201191120 miC $300 | Replaced faulty sensor | ||
Sep 2013119660 miC $800 | Replaced fuel filler neck as it was rusted through. Replaced oil pan |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
May 2012120000 mi | Temperature rose rapidly after driving 1.5 hours, coolant leak. Diagnosed as head gasket by out of town shop. Towed home, local shop unable to duplicate. Short trips ok but still overheats on long trips. Head gaskets replaced 6 months ago. | ||
Jul 2012122300 mi | Independent shop replaced water pump and timing belt tensioner under warranty to correct overheating problem. Conducted 5 hour test drive to verify fix. | ||
Jan 2013US $289 | Suspension noise, front stabilizer links were bad |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Jun 201090000 miUS $470 | ac condensor leak |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201175020 mi | Power seat assembly was changed Transmission shifting hard | ||
Feb 201475640 mi | car battery was chenged | ||
Oct 201776880 miC $200 | After years of low driving milage car battery become week and cannot start the engine |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
Dec 200992000 mi | Coolant was being pushed out of surge tank. Suspected blown head gasket. Further investigation showed no blown head gasket and it is surmised an air bubble in coolant system might have been problem. 90,000 mile service included flush. | ||
Apr 201097000 miUS $120 | A/C had loss of refrigerant. System was topped off. No leak found this time. Probably very small leak. | ||
Feb 2013153000 miUS $175 | Ambient temperature sensor inoperative. Not only did I not have a reading of outside temperature, but it also affected the control of the level of heat (or lack thereof) in the car. | ||
Jul 2013163800 miUS $220 | Problem: A/C not making cold air. Solution: Recharge refrigerant. Check for leaks. No leaks found. | ||
Dec 2013172000 miUS $200 | Engine was running warmer than normal according to the temp gauge. Gauge never reached the "red" zone. Replaced thermostat and problem was solved. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Feb 2017 | |||
Oct 201397940 miC $2200 | Head gasket had leak and was replaced. | ||
Aug 2014109120 miC $600 | Oil was leaking and a burning smell was coming from the engine. There was a small crack in an enclosure where oil was coming from. A sealant was applied to prevent leaking. | ||
Dec 2014112220 miC $20 | Replaced fog light and two marker lights. It took about 30 minutes to change all the lights. Getting access to the bulbs required removing quite a few parts. | ||
Apr 2015115300 miC $550 | Replaced brake pads. Machined rotors. Replaced leaking cylinders. | ||
Dec 2016135780 mi | The engine was still running, but the accelerator was not responding. I pulled over and turned off the car. I was able to restart it and drive to a parking lot. It was towed to a shop. Noting was found to be wrong with the accelerator. | ||
Jan 2017112220 miC $340 | Computer detected a misfire condition. Mechanic did a tune up to replace plugs and wiring. | ||
Feb 2017135780 mi | The parking brake light sometimes stayed on while driving. It would turn off by itself after driving several kms. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
Jan 201090000 miUS $250 | Trim - well in door loose Light bulb in clock - cost $175, includes time to remove dashboard to replace -- did not repair Light bulb in gear shift - cost $250, includes time to replace -- did not repair Exhaust pipe leaking - welder fixed it | ||
Apr 201095500 mi | Faulty fuel tank sensor - internal failure. check engine light came on the next week, but just needed to be cleared out. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
Sep 200970000 miUS $100 | Sunroof would not close. It was due to the inside screen being off of the track. | ||
Feb 201075000 miUS $400 | CD changer in radio unit would not eject CDs. Unit required replacement for CD function to continue to work. | ||
Mar 201188000 miUS $3700 | both rear struts replaced | ||
Jun 2013115000 miUS $129 | Refrigerant recharge. | ||
Oct 2013116500 miUS $475 | Starter motor failed and was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 200967000 miUS $550 | Wheel Bearings on Driver rear side failed |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201059975 mi | Replaced transmission. Cracked gears. Warranty replacement. | ||
Sep 201073500 miUS $435 | Right rear wheel bearing replaced. Right rear wheel bearing replaced. | ||
Oct 2012100534 miUS $2551 | Head gaskets leaked at both heads. Changed all the seals I could. Replaced with STI head gaskets to prevent future need to replace (multi-layer gasket). | ||
Aug 2014153075 miUS $3887 | Solenoids in the transmission went bad during high speed freeway travel. Resulted in CEL and lack of gears at operating temperature. As a result, had to replace the solenoids, the torque converter, and all the fluid. 3rd transmission now... Solenoids in the transmission went bad during high speed freeway travel. Resulted in CEL and lack of gears at operating temperature. As a result, had to replace the solenoids, the torque converter, and all the fluid. 3rd transmission now... |
Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Feb 201285000 miUS $278 | Could smell gas fumes coming from the rear left wheel well. Repair shop removed back seat and tested various items using |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201150000 miUS $250 | replaced head gaskets, timing belts, water pump, spark plugs...mechanic noticed my head gaskets were failing during routine oil change...called Subaru, they got the dealer to repair under a "goodwill repair" paid only $200 for repair | ||
Nov 201369000 miUS $360 | Boot was broken, changed driver side front axle | ||
Nov 201579600 miUS $150 | Rough idle when rainy. Changed the plug wires. | ||
Aug 201685000 miUS $110 | Hood latch would not close, needed to replace |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jul 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
Mar 200728500 mi | Replaced spark plug wires. Car idled rough, sputtered, misfired. Check engine light illuminated | ||
Sep 200734000 mi | Warranty repair. Catalytic Converter. Clutch fork was damaged. Both replaced under warranty. | ||
Jan 200846500 miUS $100 | Replaced ignition coil. Car idled very rough until completely warmed up--check engine light illuminated. | ||
Feb 201076000 miUS $100 | Oxygen sensor. Warranty covered. Head gasket beginning to leak. Warranty replaced. | ||
Aug 201080800 miUS $450 | Freon leak. Repaired, parts replaced, system recharged. | ||
Mar 201186000 miUS $8000 | Car engine sputtered and ran rough. The ignition coils, spark plugs, and spark plug wires were replaced. | ||
Jul 201295300 miUS $600 | A/C did not blow cold air. No leak discovered, recharge of a/c suggested. water pump seized as belt harmonizer cracked and stopped working. | ||
Dec 201297000 mi | Catalytic converter failing Exhaust shield rusted through, began to come loose, and rattle. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
Dec 201586000 miUS $450 | Car wouldn't start. Battery did not hold a charge and alternator wasn't charging well. Battery and alternator were replaced. Car starts and runs well now. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
Sep 2015129000 miUS $90 | Power steering pump and belt replaced with used pump. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Aug 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
Sep 2015156860 miC $320 | Oxygen sensors failed, replaced both |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201593620 mi | Burning oil one liter + between oil changes |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
Apr 2016140000 miUS $75 | Oil change + replacee radiator hose clamps |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 201678000 miUS $800 | rear wheel bearings |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201437000 miUS $485 | Muffler, catalytic converter, flange and assorted parts rusted and replaced. valve covers leaking | ||
Mar 201659000 mi | Every driving rain storm now causes the "check engine" and "cruse control" lights to illuminate. Goes away by itself in a day or two. Each time the analyzer indicates a different problem. Usually a faulty ignition harness, spark plug or lose gas cap. It also pops on when driving down a straight dry road at speed when the gas pedal is depressed slightly to pass another vehicle. Now I just carry a wrench in the glove box to remove the battery ground for a 10min , replace it and start the car to see if the lights are out. If so it wasn't a real problem so I reset the clock and radio channels and wait for the next inconvenient event. Replacing catalytic converter and sensors fixed it. The drivers side window regulator failed so now I get to push the glass down or pull it up by hand while the motor whirls away uselessly. | ||
Jun 201662000 miUS $325 | Replaced motor and regulator for driver's side window |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 2018141 miUS $10 | replaced downstream o2 sensor - took 20 minutes |
Subaru Forester in Missouri, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 2017135000 miUS $900 | Replaced LL Bean Model load-leveling shocks (expensive only available from Subaru $$$) and had a 4-wheel alignment. | ||
Oct 2017140000 miUS $230 | AWD clutch was binding when turning left or right. Shop drained and flushed the transmission to resolve the problem. Tires grab when turning sharply in either direction. I suspected the sealed silicone awd clutch but mechanic flushed trans fluid and freed up internal clutches to resolve the problem. | ||
Oct 2018152000 miUS $93 | Check over car complete: brakes, suspension, transmission, engine ... | ||
Oct 2019163000 miUS $281 | Rpl Right rear wheel bearing | ||
Jun 2020164000 miUS $10 | Replaced left headlight with no low beam. | ||
Jun 2022160000 miUS $120 | AC weak |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jan 200717000 miUS $24000 | sunroof |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Sep 2014 - Aug 2019 | |||
Jun 2016114000 miUS $110 | Replace transmission cooling tube because of a pinhole leak. | ||
May 2017155000 miUS $1500 | Head gasket repair |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
Aug 200941000 mi | Vehicle needed rubber mirror/glass junction covering replaced. Due to an error at dealership from the rotor issue, got them to cover the part for free. |
Subaru Forester in Alaska, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Dec 2013113000 miUS $100 | Dead battery |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Dec 201274400 miC $4200 | Head gasket replacement and engine overhaul |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 201185000 miUS $20 | noise from belts / pulleys / generator |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014183000 miUS $3700 | Internal engine damage. Rebuild required. |
Subaru Forester in Nebraska, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
Mar 201367000 miUS $2050 | Replaced driver's side rear wheel bearing. Both head gaskets where leaking, car was overheating. Replaced both head gaskets, and timing belt/timing components. | ||
Jan 201474500 miUS $470 | Driver's side spark plug tube seals and valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced spark plug tube seals and valve cover gaskets on both sides. |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
Aug 201568000 mi | failing rear transaxle |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
Mar 201687420 miC $430 | rusted brake line |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
Oct 2014131700 miUS $100 | Both end links broken. Replaced with no name brand. | ||
Apr 2016152200 mi | Catalytic Converter | ||
Jul 2016158000 miUS $60 | freon |
4-cylinder manual 4WD
Subaru Forester in India Jan 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
Jun 201055180 mi$50000 | Car was burning too much engine oil. Engine opened to replace piston rings and cylinder damage was discovered. New oversize pistons and rings were ordered and installed. Clutch was also replaced. Clutch disc was found slightly damaged when the car was in the repair shop for new pistons and rings. It was replaced. The timing belt was damaged by mistake during the engine rebuild. This belt had been installed only 15k kilometeres earlier in April 2009. The original belt that had been replaced then (preventive maintenance) was put back in. The thermo valve was found to be not functioning properly. It has been taken out for now and bypassed. When the part becomes available, it will be installed. | ||
Sep 201056420 mi | The exhaust system had a leak and was also rattling. | ||
May 201161880 mi$1800 | Front wheel bearings replaced | ||
Jun 201162000 mi | Front ball joints replaced | ||
Sep 201163240 mi | Error code showing one bank of air fuel sensor malfunctioning. The sensor was replaced. |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Finland Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Sep 201186800 mi€330 | sec. airflow pump and valves replaced. Errorcodes 2441, 1440 |
2-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 201485000 miUS $500 | Suspension was off and the stabilizer sway bar link was broken on the right side. Suspension still a little off - seems to drag something when I go over a speed bump or small incline. Mechanic said its likely due to suspension - pot holes |
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Dec 200981000 mi | Air Bag light lit. Contact cleaner on yellow wire connection under drivers seat. Problem went away. | ||
Mar 2011104000 miUS $600 | Turbo died, made horrible noises, very little power. Replaced turbo with another used one (from a friends WRX) |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States - Nov 2006 | |||
Nov 200690000 mi | Driver's side rear wheel bearing failed. Sourced entire replacement hub from local salvage and performed the repair myself. Dealer quoted $375 to replace the bearing. |
Subaru Forester in Alaska, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Sep 2016129000 miUS $1200 | Clutch replacement |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
Nov 201384600 miUS $300 | Crack in plastic radiator cap leaked coolant. Replaced with fully welded alum radiator | ||
Feb 201486300 miUS $350 | Blown turbo was replaced with used unit | ||
Jul 201487000 miUS $150 | Front CV axles Ball joints and one tie rod replaced |
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 2011105000 miUS $380 | Radiator leaked and was replaced. | ||
Jun 2011107000 mi | High oil consumption, e.g. 2 quarts every fill up. The mechanics suspect engine cylinder problem or PCV valve problem. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201286000 miUS $150 | Rear brakes and rotors | ||
Aug 201497600 miUS $1980 | blown turbo | ||
Apr 2017103000 miUS $150 | Bad alternator and belt |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Nov 2011103000 mi | moonroof motor not working, roof wouldn't close all the way = leaking into interior |
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Wyoming, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 2010121000 mi | "clicking" in engine - repair shop could not locate source of "click" without dissasembling the engine block. Told me to take it to dealer for repair. Decided to purchase another car and accept trade-in loss. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Dec 201089000 miUS $270 | 2 of 4 cylinders suddenly misfired. Dealer diagnosed carbon-choked rods. Rebuilt engine. Did not fix problem. Replaced clogged oil control solenoid valve controlling cylinders 1, 3. Radiator leaking after return from dealer. Replaced radiator at 3rd party shop. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Dec 2007 - Jul 2013 | |||
Mar 201186000 miUS $100 | Fuel lines leaked under the intake manifold. Gas smell was noticed inside the car when weather was very cold (30F or below). This only happened when A/C was turned on (with the Recirculate function turned Off). | ||
Jun 201297000 miUS $400 | Radiator leaking | ||
Sep 201297000 miUS $370 | Rear wheel bearing was noisy. Replaced wheel bearing. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jan 201193900 miUS $50 | Airbag light on- wire got snagged under passenger seat | ||
May 201192900 miUS $70 | Car wouldn't start |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Dec 2007 - Aug 2016 | |||
May 200858000 miUS $210 | Air bag warning light. Problem is in the passenger side impact air bag. There's a TSB on the problem. The recommended solution is to replace a connector in the air bag wiring Replaced connector as recommended in the TSB. Repair did not solve the problem | ||
Nov 2011100000 miUS $50 | Slow coolant leak at the fitting at the base of the radiator | ||
Apr 2014120300 miUS $56 | check engine light came on due to a piece of foam caught in camshaft angle sensor. Repair was accomplished by removing the foam. | ||
Nov 2014125000 miUS $525 | Variable Valve timing solenoid had was stuck in the fully advanced position by a small piece of something. | ||
Jun 2016136000 miUS $500 | AC condenser damaged by road debris. Replaced condenser. No other damage, no idea how long ago the damage occurred. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2012 | |||
Apr 201074000 mi | Rear windshield wiper motor is noisy. Dealer's estimated cost of repair is $300. Decided to wait until next service appointment for the repair because the dealer did not have the part (windshield wiper motor) in stock. | ||
Jul 201188000 miUS $305 | Rear windshield wiper motor noisy (noted on previous visit to this dealer). Replacement performed at Subaru dealer, noisy wiper motor replaced with new rear windshield wiper motor. Noise problem totally solved. | ||
Nov 201191800 miUS $152 | During preventive maintenance replacement of head light bulbs (still working but old) by Dealer, mechanic found melted l/f head light bulb socket. New wiring and l/f head light socket installed. |
Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
Mar 200846000 miUS $700 | A/C belt pulley tensioner replaced recharged system done at dealer under extended warranty gold plan | ||
Mar 200963800 mi | Front left wheel bearing, covered by extended warranty. | ||
Dec 200985000 miUS $500 | Very serious problem. In temps below 0 deg. F fuel lines start leaking. Smoke coming from under hood, initially thought it was water. Had to remove manifold and tighten fuel lines. Extended warranty denied coverage. | ||
Dec 2011123000 mi | ongoing clunk from either transmission or differential, diff fluid clean & fairly new as is trans fluid, clunk is sporadic and goes away, normally only happens once per every few weeks, will try changing fluids, probable long term issue | ||
Oct 2013143800 miUS $200 | right front inner cv joint boot split, typical problem with this vehicles due to boot location near engine exhaust manifold. Not really bad I guess, it lasted 130k + miles. OEM new part as best replacement is expensive. inner front tires are wearing out faster than proper, likely worn out suspension part problem? need to investigate fully, will report situation investigation results next quarter, not bad for vehicle with 130k+ miles hood latch doesn't shut fully-push down aftr opening hood y it will not close fully-slamming hood no help, pushing down by sitting on hood edge worked 2x-removed/cleaned/reinstall, will probably last 10k, repeat issue from about 10k ago air conditioning air sometimes has moldy smell, known issue with many vehicles from 200-2007, ac condenser too small is general consensus, not bad this year, very dry year, previous repair by spraying borax infused water in2 vents kills mold | ||
Jan 2014148000 mi | inner right cv boot (the one near heat location near exhaust) totally failed on trip to cold weather state for holiday, not many tools as locations, had to use too big split boot type for temp repair, worked ok too awhile, good temp fix | ||
May 2014156000 miUS $9 | rear left brake caliper piston stuck, removed caliper, cleaned piston and caliper rust, purchased caliper seal repair kit (had to order not stocked) replaced seals, caliper working good, lots of work, suggestion is 2buy reman caliper | ||
Dec 2014161000 mi | replaced both front sway bar links, for ease of replacement buy units with wrench flats or use a thin vice grip wrench to hold shaft from turning while tightening the fastener nuts, steering felt tighter after replacement replaced front right cv axle, extreme wheel wobble felt thru steering wheel on uneven roads, inner cv joint had failed with 2 of 3 bearing races entirely worn out allowing axle to move in the race, up and down movement on axle right valve cover has slow leak of oil, drips onto exhaust and turbo exhaust piping causing smoke, just starting leaking enough for drips overnight, due to mileage and exhaust heat, expected repair after 150k miles, check "half moons" also | ||
Feb 2015162100 mi | right valve cover now leaking excessively, cannot drive vehicle with that much oil leak, car taken out of service until problem is fixed, might end up fixing both sides and half moons all at once if half moons rear seal pieces are accessible |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2019 | |||
Sep 2009134000 miUS $108 | Cam position sensor failed and caused rough idle and stalling. | ||
Apr 2010144000 miUS $630 | Rear wheel bearings started getting noisy around 141k miles. Both rear bearings were replaced. | ||
Oct 2010152000 miUS $260 | Original radiator sprung a leak about a mile from home. Noticed steam coming from under the hood as I pulled into driveway. Top plastic end tank split where it meets the radiator core. Replacement Koyorad ordered and installed. | ||
Jan 2014191000 miUS $484 | Left rear wheel bearing was beginning to make noise. Shop installed new wheel bearing, bearing seals, and axle nut. | ||
Nov 2015194600 miUS $393 | Steering feel became loose and wobbly over time. Took vehicle to Subaru specialist for replacement of worn inner and outer tie rods, boots and ball joints. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 201370000 miUS $700 | sunroof would not open |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Mar 2014 | |||
Feb 200965100 mi | Catalytic converter replaced under orig warranty. | ||
Jun 200973160 mi | clips holding front/rear fascia rotted out, replaced | ||
Sep 201080600 miC $400 | breather fallen off cat converter trip cel | ||
Aug 201193000 miC $300 | a/c interrmittant | ||
Jul 2012108500 mi | clutch problem, new compressor needed | ||
Aug 2012109500 miC $1200 | compressor dead. re and re | ||
Mar 2013114700 miC $50 | Clogged cam oiling valve caused check engine | ||
Jul 2013118300 miC $500 | drivers window motor replacement | ||
Mar 2014121520 miC $165 | blew the turbo after getting a p0011 code. filter in the banjo clogged, starved turbo and we lost it. sold the car as is to a kid to play with, as replacement turbo was too much for 10 years old |
Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 200956000 miUS $200 | Front sway bar bushing was bad. | ||
Jun 200959000 miUS $330 | small ac coolant leak. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 2008121000 miUS $180 | Worn suspension link. |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States May 2012 - May 2016 | |||
Apr 2012145000 miUS $850 | A/C Compressor Replace, A/C evacuate and recharge | ||
May 2012146000 miUS $202 | Engine Sludge caused CEL. Full engine flush and detergent cleaning followed by dealer oil change | ||
Mar 2013152000 miUS $1323 | Turbo Rebuild and replacement. Replacement of gaskets and banjo joints. Antifreeze leak also fixed. | ||
Apr 2013152500 miUS $611 | RH Oil Control Valve, Hoses, and Gaskets Replacement | ||
May 2013154000 miUS $413 | All engine coil packs and spark plugs replaced due to dead cylinders. | ||
Nov 2013165000 miUS $15 | Replaced both headlights for the first time since owning the car | ||
Feb 2014168000 miUS $389 | Replaced idler pully Replacement of Fuel line under turbo and hoses and clamps associated with the line 1.5qts low on oil. triggered code P0021. Oil was changed and refilled. Seized caliper and new pads all around. New rotors on the front axle | ||
Jan 2016171700 mi | Camshaft position sensor had degraded over the life of the car, causing stalls during acceleration. | ||
Apr 2016195000 miUS $3500 | Complete turbo rebuild and engine flush. |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Feb 2014112000 miUS $400 | Turbo broke while normal driving at 65 mph. Turbo replaced, along with gaskets. New turbo worked perfectly for 950 miles, broke while normal driving at 65 mph. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Dec 2013160000 miUS $200 | Overheated and subsequently damaged turbo. Likely caused by neglected oil changes. Replaced turbo with used part from junkyard. |
Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jul 2013130800 miUS $3000 | Timing belt skipped 7 teeth within 10,000 miles of being replaced. Had to replace timing belt pullies,and get top end rebuilt due to bent rods. | ||
Jan 2015155000 miUS $10 | Mass Air Flow Sensor needed to be cleaned again. Every six months or so I get a code PO171. Cleaning the mas air flow sensor seems to fix it. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jan 2015273000 miUS $500 | Replaced front boots and axel. | ||
Feb 2015273800 miUS $1900 | The turbo blew. | ||
Apr 2015278000 miUS $5600 | Heads and block had cracks. Replaced valves, heads, all hoses, steering fluid pump. I turned it over to the technician to keep as his own per his request. He paid the bill for me. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Oct 2014162000 miUS $500 | Cracked head |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2019 | |||
Nov 201183500 miUS $1120 | Throwout bearing failed. Replace clutch and throwout bearing. Refill with synthetic fluid. Throwout bearing failed and buzzing loudly. Clutch shuddering. Replace clutch and throwout bearing. Refill with synthetic fluid. | ||
Aug 2017115000 miUS $311 | Replace transmission neutral switch to correct severe shuddering while driving. Remove buzzing heat shield. Remove rust from rear rotor to prevent parking brake from grinding on rotor when making turns. | ||
Nov 2017118000 miUS $587 | Engine surging/stumbling. Starved for fuel. Replaced faulty idle air control valve and, as precaution, evap canister purge valve. | ||
Jun 2018126000 miUS $160 | Replaced clutch master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder, and hydraulic hose. Clutch master cylinder was leaking and not holding pressure. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 2013124000 miUS $1612 | Center Differential replaced | ||
Nov 2013135200 miUS $80 | Replaced cv axel because right front inner boot failed Replace rear wheel bearing | ||
Apr 2015158300 mi | Ball Joint replacement | ||
Apr 2016170800 miUS $340 | Leaking Muffler | ||
Jan 2017180000 miUS $400 | Replaced Head Gaskets Machine Ship 250 dollars Parts about 150 | ||
Mar 2017183000 miUS $20 | FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENT bulbs | ||
Mar 2018195000 miUS $270 | leaking rear wheel brake cylinders |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jul 2010100000 mi | threw code P0519 cleaned IACV | ||
Nov 2010107000 miUS $580 | Timing Belt and idler assembly replaced. Tensioner was squealing like a pig and book says to do it at 105k. Also while I had things apart did the water pump, thermostat, cam/crank seals, and accessory belts. Rear Wheel Bearing replaced. was grinding pretty badly | ||
Jan 2012137000 miUS $50 | Front ball joint replacement | ||
Aug 2012145300 miUS $150 | Driveshaft u joints started to squeak, replaced driveshaft with one from junkyard with <100k on it for 150 bucks. Easy fix. | ||
Jan 2013135000 mi | Vapor canister clogged resulting in not being able to fill with gas, did not affect driveability. Took 10 min to repair. |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
May 2017148890 miUS $220 | My car was skipping when I accelerated, and it got progressively worse over the course of 3 days. I took it in fearing the worst, headgasket, but they replaced the Plugs and Wires and it's running fine now. Not perfect, but good enough |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200951000 miUS $400 | reported loss of power |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Nov 2008118420 miC $550 | Suspension bushing rear stabilizer Rear Right bearing Suspension end links |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Feb 2010 | |||
Feb 2010108000 mi | Needed a new head gasket within the next few months. Traded. |
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 200963240 miC $340 | oxygen sensor | ||
Dec 200975020 miC $500 | leaking coolant from head gasget | ||
Mar 201077500 miC $50 | slight coolant leak from head gasket | ||
Jun 201079980 mi | Air Bag light on | ||
Jul 201080600 miC $300 | rear wheel bearing | ||
Feb 201286160 miC $450 | Driver's power window motor was seized, therefore replaced | ||
Apr 201288040 miC $160 | Air bag light on. Faulty wiring detected under driver's seat. | ||
Jul 2013104140 miC $950 | Replaced timing belt and water pump, cam and crank seals, re: minor oil leaks. | ||
May 2014116560 miC $2120 | Valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals | ||
Apr 2015128100 miC $700 | Left front brake calliper seized. Replaces calliper plus rotors and pads. 80k since last serviced for front brakes. | ||
Oct 2015136060 miC $100 | Oil seepage | ||
Jan 2016138960 miC $300 | Left front brake caliper seized | ||
Apr 2016141740 miC $430 | Rear wheel bearing | ||
Aug 2016146940 miC $20 | Exhaust system, bolts to manifold came loose | ||
Sep 2016148800 miC $400 | Leaking oil, valve cover gadgets replaced |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 201460000 miUS $3000 | intake injector rails leaked gas, serpentine belt replaced, window howled due to poor seals, rotors replaced at only 40k |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Jan 2017 - Apr 2017 | |||
Feb 2017157000 miUS $1500 | Engine issues related to car losing power and stalling. Full clutch replacement. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Aug 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
Sep 200887000 miUS $25 | Engine temp was fluctuating. Dealer replaced radiator cap, No problem seen since. | ||
Jul 2012124000 miUS $1600 | CEL lit, dealer replaced valves of evaporative emissions system. CEL lit again, so a second trip- dealer replaced charcoal canister, which had ruptured. CEL lit again, so a third visit. Dealer cleaned tank and replaced fuel pump. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 201173000 miUS $800 | The rattling noise was in the back of the car. Mechanic cut off the heat shield, it did help but the problem did not go away. |
Subaru Forester in Vermont, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2011106000 miUS $830 | One bad drive belt pulley. | ||
Sep 2012118000 miUS $850 | One of the timing belt pulleys failed, so had to have the entire timing belt, pulleys, water pump replaced, with Subaru parts. Previous replacement of above mentioned parts (only 6,000 miles ago) was with non-Subaru parts, but "good" parts. | ||
Dec 2012122000 miUS $932 | One of the pulleys in the timing belt assembly started to come appart after only 4,000 miles since timing bely , etc.replacement. Since I was on the road when this happened, I had the timing belt and all pulleys plus water pump replaced. | ||
Jan 2015151000 mi | rear strut, rear brake pad set, rear rotor, rear sway bar links, air filter, trans/dif. gear oil. | ||
Jul 2017168300 miUS $300 | A/C repair | ||
Aug 2017169000 miUS $268 | The alternator needed replacement. |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
Feb 2012174400 mi | After purchasing car, I noticed a large crack in the windshield under the wipers. The dealership replaced this at no cost to me. | ||
May 2012177000 miUS $250 | A/C Compressor clutch quit functioning properly. Replaced with used A/C compressor. | ||
Feb 2013184000 mi | Issues developing with the transmission/AWD system. Time to trade it in. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201570000 mi | Keep getting "Check Engine" light, it's a code 5301 which turns out to be the neutral switch on the Transmission. Resets itself eventually and light goes off so no fix for now. Belt squealing - had been replaced recently, shop believes it just needed adjusting and did so no charge. | ||
Jan 201643200 miUS $12000 | Clutch was slipping and was replaced | ||
Feb 201674000 mi | Trim on passenger side door came off Wind noise bad on driver's side, moderate on passenger side. Check engine light comes on, generally after driving down a (steepish) hill. code reads 5301 Appears to be not uncommon and is the Neutral switch on the transmission. Doesn't seem to require a repair, engine light resets itself within a couple of trips. | ||
Apr 201784000 miUS $100 | Stuttering/hesitating when gas given, esp. going up hills. Spark plugs and cables replaced | ||
May 201784000 miUS $250 | Right rear bearing was noisy, normal repair |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Dec 201499000 miUS $900 | Wheel bearing wore out |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Oct 201389280 miC $340 | Muffler pipe had hole next to forward hanger & cracks on mid pipe next to hangar replaced with OEM style parts at 144000 km |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Dec 2007 - Jul 2011 | |||
Oct 201093000 miUS $42 | vent control solenoid malfunction. Reset CE light; tested solenoid, working ok | ||
Feb 201198700 mi | Owner observed coolant leakage and burning smell. Leak not definitively located; thermostat housing may be leaking; recommend replacement of thermostat and all hoses; waiting until timing belt replacement. Did not recur. | ||
Apr 2011102000 miUS $10 | oil leak observed front of engine, added oil stop leak |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jul 200875000 miUS $2000 | Turbo went out. Air bag sensors in the front seats malfunctioned. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
Mar 201496000 miUS $42 | Had a CEL for emission system |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
Apr 201883000 mi | Oxygen sensor |
Subaru Forester in Vermont, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
Feb 2011109000 miUS $102 | Exhaust flange and gasket needed replacing. Part of exhaust pipe needed welding. | ||
Feb 2012120000 miUS $230 | Rusted fuel neck filler pipe and corresponding components replaced |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jun 2011132000 miUS $800 | Replaced catalytic converter with bolt-on replacement in order to pass inspection (CEL on since purchase, but no driveability issues) | ||
Jul 2011138000 miUS $600 | Front oxygen sensor replaced. | ||
Aug 2012142000 miUS $12 | gap between a/c clutch and ac pulley out of spec. I removed the ac clutch and took out two spacers and re-installed. | ||
Jun 2015169000 miUS $110 | Belt/pulley tensioner for the A/C belt broke and had to be replaced. Ran OK with broken tensioner, but couldn't adjust or replace the belt | ||
Jan 2018188000 miUS $600 | Replaced rear wheel cylinders (drum brakes) due to leaking and front rotors and pads (disc brakes). One of the rotors was damaged, but there was no damage to the caliper. |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
Jan 2015179000 miUS $300 | Starter failed, replaced within a day, required towing cost $300 since it was remote area ... | ||
Feb 2015258000 mi | Axle $600 to repair, estim. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2018160200 miUS $300 | Replaced sway bar ends. Also, full pre-buy type inspection and a/c recharge. |
Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
Nov 2012176000 miUS $230 | idler pulley for A/C bearing failed. Replaced that, and the belts. |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
Mar 2012132000 miUS $585 | main exhaust pipe cracked |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 200860000 mi | Head gasket replaced | ||
Apr 201072000 mi | head gasket replaced second time by dealer | ||
Jun 201195000 miUS $800 | AC compressor replaced AC compressor replaced |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Oct 2009 - May 2018 | |||
Jun 200959936 miUS $300 | Transmission pan leaking transmission fluid. Re-seal pan. | ||
Oct 200965228 miUS $500 | Front crank seal leaking oil. Replace seal. Charge is almost all labor. Had timing belt replaced at the same time but deducted $112 cost of belt from the $500 repair figure. Total cost for visit with timing belt and oil change was $640.52. | ||
Dec 200967000 miUS $107 | Heat shields vibrating under car. Still not right. Will return for re-repair at next oil change. | ||
Apr 201070000 mi | Heat shields around catalytic converter refastened | ||
Oct 201190000 miUS $400 | Replace Valve Cover Gaskets and Tube Seals. Oil dripping on spark plugs. | ||
Dec 2012105000 mi | Tighten exhaust heat shields which were vibrating during acceleration. | ||
Jan 2013107000 miUS $387 | Replaced bushings and end links on front sway bar to eliminate clunking over bumps. Tech noted on invoice that he recommends drivers side and passenger side head gaskets. Not happy. Keeping an eye on oil and anti-freeze levels. | ||
May 2013110700 miUS $225 | Replace head gaskets. Replace timing belt, accessory belt and A/C belt. Subaru, to their credit, have offered me a goodwill check of $500 towards the repair, offsetting some of the $2066 cost. Rear wheel cylinders leaking. Would not pass inspection. Replace cylinders, new shoes and cut drums. Replace pads up front and cut rotors. Flush brake fluid. Total was $500. Estimated $225 for wheel cylinders. | ||
Jan 2014107500 mi | replace lower radiator hose and thermostat to stop coolant leak. this is a follow-up to the June 2013 head gasket replacement. Due to coolant loss I thought there was an issue with that repair. It took 3 trips for the dealership to fix. N/C. | ||
Mar 2015136000 miUS $40 | Replace oil cooler gasket to stop oil drip. Exhaust System heat shield vibrating. Found loose heat shield. Drilled hole and inserted screw to wedge against exhaust pipe. Fastened 3" clamp around heat shield. Noise fixed. $1.56. | ||
Jun 2015140000 miUS $360 | Replaced evaporator core and expansion valve behind dashboard.Core had leak. Added compressor oil and dye. Ran vacuum pump for one hour. Waited one hour to be sure vacuum held. Recharged system. Price includes gauges, pump and tools. | ||
Mar 2017160000 miUS $30 | Upper radiator hose ballooned. Was about to let go. Glad I caught it as it looked normal when the engine was cool. Bought Dayco cut-to-fit hose first. Bad fit at radiator due to excessive bend. Found Subaru OEM hose and clamps at dealer number 7. First 6 no go.Perfect fit of course. | ||
Jan 2018166000 miUS $136 | Wire, plug and blower fan receptacle damaged due to overheating at one contact. Remove contact from plug, cleanup and use epoxy glue to hold in place along with new wire. Resolder wires to main harness wiring. Install new blower fan. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Aug 2019 | |||
Nov 201368080 miC $75 | These older Subarus have an issue with rattles in the exhaust system - specifically, the heat shields placed around the exhaust. I had to have the dealer fix a rattle in this area. | ||
Jan 201468920 miC $500 | Passenger side front sway bar link broken; sway bar links on both sides replaced. The steering had been feeling heavy, and I was told this was due to 'binding' of the transfer clutches. The transmission system was drained, flushed, refilled, and an additive used to prevent further binding. The airbag sensor under the front seats in these older Subarus has a history of failure due to moving the seat back and forth. I had been noticing the airbag light coming on occasionally. Both front seat sensor harnesses were replaced. | ||
Jul 201470060 miC $500 | Part 1: The transmission shifter (automatic) was sticky/heavy to shift. This required a cleaning of the shifter area. Part 2: It was also difficult to get the transmission into Park in order to remove the key. This required a new bushing The infamous heat shield rattle. This dealership had attempted to fix it once before; I chose to have the shields removed. | ||
Nov 201471300 miC $100 | This is a third trip back for the sticky transmission issue from earlier this year. This time, it was the seat heaters not working. During the previous repair, the harness for the seat heaters was not properly re-plugged. |
Subaru Forester in Kansas, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2018 | |||
Jan 201154000 miUS $200 | Both head gaskets started leaking! Discovered during routine oil/filter change at 54,000 miles. 5yr/60k factory warranty on my Forester was 2 yrs beyond time limit but 6k within miles so Subaru of America covered it, less a $200 deductible. | ||
Nov 2016105300 miUS $471 | L-rear wheel bearing failing. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - May 2013 | |||
Jan 201090501 miUS $500 | Replaced clock bulb ($6+labor). Replaced valve cover gasket for internal engine oil leak ($98 + labor). Replaced oil soaked ignition wires and coil pack due to coil burnt/rusted #1 cylinder (~$310 total). | ||
Feb 201091000 miUS $48 | Check engine light diagnostics report a "Vent Control System Malfunction." Shop thoroughly examined each component and was unable to find a problem. | ||
Mar 201092000 mi | Return of check engine light with same diagnostic error code. Dealer service checked entire vent control system and could not find a problem. They have contacted Subaru for solution. |
Subaru Forester in Missouri, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
Jun 201060000 miUS $30 | AWD system chattered when turning sharply at low speeds. Corrected by replacing transmission/transfer case lubricant. |
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Apr 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 2014111140 miC $250 | Changed starter and battery, car stoped to start when minus 30 celcius in quebec | ||
Jan 2016130200 miC $200 | Coil pack damaged, had to change Transmission was lazy, result of Fluid Leak, had to seal pipe. Wiper linkages where slack, had to change linkage |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 2013179000 miUS $95 | exhaust resonator replaced, full piece from catalytic converter to muffler. $92 shipped and $3 back gasket. |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Feb 2009 - Oct 2021 | |||
Mar 201574400 mi | Replace door lock actuator. Replaced head light wiring harness. The drivers side headlight was burnt out. Upon inspection the wiring harness was melted. Replaced head light wiring harness | ||
Nov 201585560 miC $2500 | Replaced head gaskets Replaced fuel pump | ||
Nov 201788660 miC $400 | Rear hatch lock replaced |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201552000 miUS $200 | Replace 5-year old battery and corroded cables | ||
Dec 201554000 mi | First reported slow cranking and failure to start in July; dealer svc dept. said all systems were up to spec after quick recharge. Failed to start again in late Dec. Initial test still showed no trouble, but next day found bad cell in batt. |
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Subaru Forester in Great Britain Nov 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
Apr 201586000 mi | Drive shaft sheared. Repairs still in progress, seeking a good used part. | ||
Dec 201587000 mi£3000 | Rear diff disintegrating | ||
Feb 201687000 mi | Rear diff disintegrating |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 2010140000 miUS $500 | airbag light on. Replaced clockspring. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 2016192000 mi | Head gasket replacement, also replaced timing belt. Catalytic converter replaced | ||
Dec 2016193000 miUS $50 | Vacuum leak |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201688000 mi | Head gasket issue. Got an estimate 3500. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Oct 2008 - Aug 2015 | |||
Apr 201071000 miUS $1000 | Catalytic Converter | ||
Dec 2014104000 miUS $800 | EGR Problem |
Subaru Forester in Kentucky, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 2016149000 miUS $1800 | head gasket. second for the car |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jul 2016109200 miUS $300 | Bad driver's side rear wheel bearing. Replaced bearing and bearing seals. |
Subaru Forester in Georgia, United States May 2008 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jun 200858000 miUS $50 | Check engine light came on because fuel filler vacuum misread. | ||
Feb 201073400 mi | Strong fuel odor in cold weather. | ||
Oct 201081000 mi | Catalytic converter failure detected at 80,800 miles. Federal warranty for catalytic converters is for 80,000 miles, but because of a lawsuit settlement over misleading odometer readings, Subaru has extended coverage to 84,000 miles. | ||
Jan 201184000 miUS $280 | Rear break cylinder seals leaking. Were replaced. Replaced bulb in clock light, which had not operated for several years. Cost $5 -- previous shop had quoted $150. | ||
Aug 201190000 miUS $170 | Check engine light came on. Code indicated fuel vapor pressure leak. Smoke test conducted, no problem found. Updated computer codes. | ||
Mar 201296000 miUS $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. | ||
Jan 2013103000 miUS $500 | Replaced leaking head gaskets and a bad spark plug wire. Work done at same time I had timing belt, belt tensioner and water pump replaced, all routine maintenance. | ||
Nov 2014121000 miUS $1000 | Replaced failing rear bearings. Also got new front brakes. Replaced worn-out shifter knuckle | ||
Feb 2015124000 miUS $38 | Replaced burned-out driver-side headlight bulb. | ||
Mar 2016132000 miUS $36 | Headlight burned out. Had it replaced. Not an easy job on the Forester... | ||
Sep 2016137000 miUS $237 | Windshield wiper transmission needed replacement. Wiper motor was unaffected. | ||
Jan 201783800 miUS $1200 | Radiator shot. Replaced. Steering rack worn out. Replaced. | ||
May 2017143000 miUS $320 | Leaking AC line replaced. AC recharged. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2008 - Feb 2011 | |||
Nov 2008149000 miUS $200 | Front Tie rods replaced, 1 broke, 1 worn | ||
Jun 2009166000 mi | Sporatic ck engine light still - Code from computer (light off when got there) showed only a possible air filter issue, dirt blown off it by dealer, but did not recommend replacement. | ||
Jul 2009169000 miUS $300 | REAR driver shock leaking & no longer any bounce. Rear passenger side replaced as well. Occasional flashing check engine light, with misfiring. Light not on at visit, not likely to give a code. Dealer recommended ignition wires & coil due to crack in 3rd? coil. Will replace something in Aug. to fix. Multiple vs only 1 coil questions exist replaced both rear struts to be even, drivers side totally leaked out with no bounce left. Ck engine light flashing, Misfiring read, options to replace plug wires or engine coil. Titanium plugs installed Feb 09 - repair pending reviews | ||
Aug 2009173000 miUS $223 | Major Misfiring - cracked engine coil, replaced coil & plug wires. still drivable because standard trans, automatic probably would have broken down. | ||
Feb 2010187000 miUS $360 | I live in emissions county. It requires new catalytic converter to pass yearly emissions since ck engine light was on. Original one much quieter then after market. | ||
Jun 2010196000 miUS $50 | idle control valve possibly not functioning properly. after using AC engine idles very high when no drag on engine. they tried cleaning several items but problem returned. | ||
Jul 2010198000 miUS $318 | Idle Air Control valve replaced. Fixed the vacuum leak that caused driving problems under a load, but not the excessive 5000rpm revving when clutch engaged after using AC. Originally thought related. | ||
Aug 2010200000 mi | excessive idle speed issue back, can go up to 5000 rpms on hot days if use AC, while clutch is pushed in. upon release of clutch & putting a load on engine it goes back to normal & sometimes stays there. | ||
Nov 2010207000 miUS $284 | rear driver wheel bearing bad, making very loud noise. replacement 7 hrs long. | ||
Dec 2010209000 miUS $350 | anti lock break sensor was not positioned right during the replacement of the wheel bearing and tire, caused pulsing in breaks when coming to complete stop. took off tire, repositioned sensor and replaced tire car seemingly lurching forward while driving, odometer and tachometer did not fluctuate, stutter on up-hills and later flat roads. testing showed 5# pressure, needs ~ 45# per garage. replaced fuel pump | ||
Feb 2011209000 mi | Winter, so not running A/C and so not clear if idle speed problem remained when sold. But CEL going off and on. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
May 2012313300 miUS $930 | rear wheel bearings + belt tensioner | ||
Jun 2012316000 miUS $1100 | Rear struts replaced Drive shaft replaced | ||
Jun 2013346000 miUS $865 | exhaust pipe corrosion and failure |
Subaru Forester in New Mexico, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 2010158000 mi | Oil leak: complete head gasket replacement, new clutch. |
Subaru Forester in New South Wales, Australia Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201378120 miA $400 | Battery |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2012110000 miUS $500 | emissions problem. Won't pass smog. Mechanic is checking catalytic converter Passed smog, check engine light continues to light up. mechanic suspects catalytic converter needs replacement despite passing smog certification | ||
Sep 2012116000 miUS $700 | Unable to pass California Smog test. I had replaced the battery and it reset the computers. The shop finaally drove the car constantly to reset computers. It passed, then check engine light came on, needs catalytic converter. |
Subaru Forester in New Zealand Mar 2013 - May 2016 | |||
Oct 2013114580 mi$321 | Driver door electric window motor replaced |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Nov 2003 - Mar 2017 | |||
Oct 200315620 mi | Clutch chatter when cold. Replaced clutch assembly under warranty | ||
Jul 2011126000 miUS $2900 | head gaskets replaced -- car leaking oil | ||
Nov 2013152000 miUS $1000 | replace both front-end sway bar end links, replace ball joint cylinder | ||
Dec 2014162000 miUS $218 | replaced A/C idler and A/C belt | ||
Nov 2015169900 miUS $200 | replaced cracked radiator | ||
Apr 2016172200 mi | Hill holder (manual transmission) not properly disengaging -- had system disabled. |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
Nov 201085000 miUS $130 | Driver's door window motor failed. Replaced window motor. | ||
Sep 2012106000 mi | Cracked moon roof. Engineered incorrectly? Too big. Eventually cracked in the direct heat of the sun. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States May 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
Jun 2008144000 miUS $1600 | replaced both rear wheel bearings, rear struts and strut mounts | ||
Oct 2008152000 miUS $220 | Check Engine light back on, replaced ignition coil (old one cracked) Light came back on once after coil replaced, then went off on its own. Hoping that's the last of it! | ||
Jun 2009173000 miUS $450 | Replaced stabilizer bars, old ones worn, causing suspension to make a knocking noise when going over bumps. Replaced fog lamp. | ||
Dec 2009177000 mi | Car caught on fire, repairs would have been too entensive. Insurance company totalled the car. |
Subaru Forester in New South Wales, Australia May 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 200983700 miA $650 | Starter motor intermittently failed to engage on ring gear. Starter motor replaced by workshop. | ||
May 200984320 miA $2200 | Clutch pressure plate broke into 3 pieces while driving resulting in partial loss of drive. New clutch kit fitted. Original dual-mass flywheel also replaced with a solid flywheel. New clutch and flywheel kit from Exedy (not Subaru). | ||
Feb 2011102300 miA $600 | Check engine light increasingly regular. Code P0030 for front 02 (it's actually an air/fuel) sensor heater. Replaced sensor with genuine part ($600 from dealer) myself. | ||
Mar 2012120280 miA $15 | Grinding noise from power steering pump. Drained and replaced power steering fluid. | ||
Jul 2012122760 miA $900 | Steering rack was leaking fluid. Rack was replaced with a reconditioned one. | ||
Oct 2012125940 miA $150 | Engine oil has for some time been leaking out from between the spark plug tubes and the rocker covers. The tube seals were replaced, along with the gaskets and washers for the rocker covers. | ||
Sep 2013137640 miA $160 | Engine running rough under load due to failing fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. | ||
May 2014146320 mi | Initially a slight coolant leak from between plastic top of radiator and radiator core. Needed occasional top-up. Leak has now worsened such that car cannot be driven more than a few minutes at a time. In process of sourcing new radiator. | ||
Jun 2014146320 miA $400 | New radiator fitted (as old one was leaking between core and plastic top). Also replaced top and bottom hoses and thermostat as a precaution. | ||
Aug 2014146320 mi | Left-rear wheel bearing had been noisy for some time. Shop replaced it with a new one, but since the driveshaft had seized into the old one, a replacement driveshaft (second hand) was required also. | ||
Nov 2014148180 miA $1700 | Left rear wheel bearing that was replaced in August had become noisy again. Shop determined that it, as well as the (original) right bearing had failed and the hubs were also heat damaged. Bearings, hub as well as seals etc were replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
Dec 2010129000 miUS $900 | Replaced Transmission and clutch | ||
Jan 2011132000 miUS $900 | head gasket replacement with water pump and timing belt done at same time |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 2010118000 miUS $500 | The Dual catalytic converters were clogged, leading to low power and trouble code 0420. They were replaced, and the problems were solved. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Jun 2006 - Oct 2009 | |||
Jul 200633000 mi | Clutch assembly needed replacement. A few 2002/2003 Foresters developed "cold clutch shudder": Clutch would shudder when engine was cold, fine once warm. Subie recognized this as defective parts they replaced entire clutch system under warranty. |
Subaru Forester in Kentucky, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jul 2015150500 miUS $500 | Replaced front calipers and rear wheel cylinders as well as pads/shoes and front rotors | ||
Aug 2015151700 miUS $25 | P0507 OBD II code with check engine light. Replaced Neutral Switch and cleared code (manual transmission) | ||
Oct 2015153500 miUS $250 | Replaced front struts and mounts | ||
May 2016162000 miUS $500 | Head gaskets | ||
Jul 2016169300 miUS $100 | Replaced Clutch Slave Cylinder | ||
Sep 2016171000 miUS $35 | Rough idle, random misfires. Replaced ignition coil with Subaru part | ||
May 2017179000 miUS $800 | Rod bearings worn (knocking). Replaced engine | ||
Jun 2017180000 miUS $50 | Both rear wheel bearings needed replacement one for noise and one for loose tracking when driving. Replaced both knuckles, wheel bearings, hubs and seals. Lateral link bolts needed to be cut (rust) so had to replace them and the lower Lateral Link bushings Right front wheel bearing making "growling" noises above 30mph. Most noticeable at 40mph. Replaced bearing, seals and hub. Air Bag Light ON. Replaced Air Bag controller due to fault code |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Feb 2017 - May 2017 | |||
Feb 201797000 miUS $100 | Control arms need replaced |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States May 2007 - May 2009 | |||
May 200758000 mi | Left rear wheel bearing replacement. Covered under warranty. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jan 2010US $3000 | Suspension arm broken Piston Slap on two cylinders |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
Apr 201086000 mi | The moonroof refused to close more than halfway. | ||
Jul 201197500 miUS $300 | Valve Cover Gasket was leaking oil, which dripped into the spark plugs and fouled them. Valve cover gaskets were replaced, along with plugs and wires. | ||
Jun 2012106000 mi | Head gaskets were leaking, mild on one side, moderate on the other. | ||
Jan 2013110000 miUS $210 | engine oil cooler was leaking due to a bad o-ring |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Apr 2010145000 miUS $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. | ||
Apr 2011164000 miUS $130 | Seat belt warning light stayed on. Dealer said a sensor had become disconnected. They replaced it but two days later it came on and has been on ever since. Needs to go back to the dealer again. | ||
Jul 2011170000 miUS $50 | Seatbelt light would come on and stay on. Dealer ordered a replacement air bag but it hasn't yet been installed. Air bag has a life-time warranty so no charge - just another trip to the dealer. | ||
Aug 2011171300 mi | Repair appeared to be successful but a couple of weeks later the seat belt light came on again and stayed on. Will be takin it back to the dealer next week. | ||
Mar 2012178000 mi | Head gasket leaking, sold car. I've driven Subaru's for over 30 years because of their reliability but this time I bought a Honda. |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 201042500 miUS $1817 | Replaced pinion bearing support. Replaced pinion bearing support. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 2011180000 miUS $1000 | Long overdue repairs to AC system. Ball joint in front axle replaced. O2 sensor replaced | ||
Nov 2011189100 miUS $400 | Exhaust replaced-everything but the cat converter. | ||
Aug 2012199400 miUS $600 | AC belts and fan needed to be replaced. | ||
Jan 2013204000 miUS $1500 | Head gaskets replaced because they were leaking. Alternator replaced. | ||
Jul 2013210000 miUS $500 | Replace gaskets | ||
May 2015231400 miUS $580 | Timing belt tensioner broke. Puff of smoke and car died. Thought valves were goners. Remarkably, repair done and car still running! | ||
Jun 2016245000 miUS $1600 | front axle seal replacement | ||
Jun 2017247000 miUS $1700 | Engine overheating so coolant system maintenance, hoses replaced, engine block and heads cleaned because of oil burn-off. | ||
Oct 2017250000 miUS $2197 | Engine replacement |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States May 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
Aug 200837000 mi | Engine knocking. Was diagnosed as carbon build-up. Was advised to run fuel system cleaner through it and "stomp on it" occasionaly to prevent excessive carbon build-up. | ||
Jun 200949000 miUS $400 | Front Oxygen Sensor replaced. |
Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
Jun 200887000 miUS $43 | Moonroof will not open/close. cleaned and lubricated | ||
Dec 2009115000 miUS $1500 | Headgaskets leaking. This appears to be a problem with the 2003 Forester. While recalls were done for prior years, there is no recall for 2003. Subaru agreed to pay a portion of the bill. | ||
Feb 2010116000 miUS $650 | replace lightbulbs etc... |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States May 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
May 200958000 miUS $450 | engine leaking oil - various valve gaskets. loud noise from engine - turned out to be engine bay heat shield misalignment. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Jan 2016 | |||
Aug 200863000 miUS $75 | Periodic high idle, suspected to be need to clean throttle body. Problem seems to have reappeared, may need to be looked at by dealer. | ||
Jun 200973000 miUS $63 | Removal of rattling exhaust shield Power steering belt loose Stabilizer linkage loose | ||
Sep 200975000 miUS $245 | Sway bar linkage replaced Sway bar linkage replaced | ||
Nov 200975900 miUS $822 | Grinding/chirping/singing noise from rear of car. Diagnosed by dealership as "parking brake mechanism broken during aftermarket brake install." Replaced PB, rear rotors and pads. Dealership repaired parking brake hardware along with rear rotors and pads. Damage to parking brake mechanism alleged to be the result of third-party brake job. | ||
Apr 201189000 miUS $1023 | Driver's window switch and motor failed Y-pipe heat shield rattling Intermittent high idle with higher ambient temperatures. Previous throttle body cleanings no help. Loosened throttle cable. | ||
Sep 201195000 mi | Driver's side rear caliper sticking (recurring problem) causing scraping. Cleaned and returned. Problem came back within a week, but have not returned for further assessment. | ||
Dec 201198000 miUS $618 | Exhaust pipe broke aft of rear catalytic converter. Muffler OK, but exhaust pipe replaced. | ||
Jan 2012133000 miUS $888 | Replacement of serpentine belt | ||
Nov 2012113000 miUS $350 | O2 sensor replacement Rack beginning to fail; needs replacement | ||
Jan 2014127000 miUS $940 | Replacement of steering rack | ||
Apr 2014129200 miUS $498 | Replaced rear passenger wheel bearing and hub | ||
Jan 2016126000 mi | Needed new calipers |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States May 2008 - Jul 2009 | |||
Apr 2009100000 miUS $2500 | Check engine light -- misfire, computer errors, caused flooding and car would not keep running. Eventually "fixed itself" after revving high idle for a while. Leaking struts replaced |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 200998000 miUS $212 | Both headlights failed within a week. Tried to repair headlight myself, unable to do so. Dealer took 1.5 hours. | ||
Mar 2010105000 miUS $3400 | Cracked piston. Entire engine had to be replaced. Used engine with 70,000miles cost $3,400 |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
Sep 201178000 miUS $159 | O2 sensor | ||
Nov 201178000 miUS $400 | Exhaust rusted out |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Mar 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
Apr 200996720 miC $4200 | timing belt slipped and damaged valves, camshaft etc. Had to remachine or replace all, including new waterpump. | ||
Nov 200999200 miC $593 | radiator was leaking anti freeze. Radiator replaced | ||
Jan 201099820 mi | Engine making banging noise - some problem with cam shaft - bent - repaired under warranty from job done in April 2009. Shop should have caught this problem then. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Sep 2009 | |||
Jan 2009172360 miC $350 | Leaking transmission filter, may have hit something, thus low tranmission fluid and dash warning light. | ||
Sep 2009182280 miC $200 | We decided to trade it in rather than repair it as the cost of needed repairs was expected to exceed $3000. Leaking head gaskets. Rear rotors corroded and parking brake not functioning. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - May 2011 | |||
Jun 201062000 miUS $180 | Suspension issue. I don't recall what the part that was replaced is called. | ||
Feb 201164000 miUS $1302 | Head gasket had to be replaced, also did valve adjustment. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
Oct 201194000 miUS $1850 | 2 head gaskets leaking coolant. Had the gaskets replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
Oct 201676000 miUS $65 | exhaust system loose |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Nov 2016150000 miUS $1400 | Exhaust manifold had crack, rust spots in exhaust pipes. Muffler, catalytic converter, and manifolds replaced. | ||
Jan 2017US $350 | Front right brake caliper in stuck position | ||
Mar 2017149000 miUS $1600 | The car was making a strange almost-scraping noise from the front end. Both front wheel bearings were replaced, however, the noise still remained. |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 2015126000 miUS $3200 | Head gasket replacement. | ||
Dec 2015127000 miUS $300 | Replace one front caliper; required doing both plus pads. | ||
Mar 2016130000 miUS $225 | Security system malfunctioned, draining and depleting battery. Engine would not start due to security system. Dealer diagnosed it, replaced battery, and reset security system. | ||
Jun 2016133000 miUS $364 | Cracked radiator was replace. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jul 2015160200 miUS $450 | A/C Compressor failed. A/C system had various leaks. Plastic upper radiator outlet cracked causing radiator hose to pop off. Car lost all of its coolant and stranded me on interstate. Rear strut has developed thumps and rattle. Strut piston rod is binding inside strut body. This is a common Subaru problem with no permanent resolution. | ||
Oct 2015161000 miUS $630 | Noticed steering rack was leaking fluid when car went in for state inspection. Entire steering rack and tie-rod assembly had to be replaced. | ||
Jun 2016171000 miUS $5 | Brake calipers front and rear were heavily corroded from road salt applied during winter in Chicago. Caliper pistons were partially frozen and rotors were heavily corroded and out of true. Calipers, rotors, and pads were replaced front F&R | ||
May 2017177000 miUS $100 | Gear selector froze in Park while I was in line at a fast food outlet. I was able to force the shifter into drive after exerting a tremendous amount of force. The car was repaired by replacing the entire shifter mechanism with a used one. The problem ended up being a failed solenoid on the old shifter. We were not able to simply replace that part because I partially destroyed the shifter when forcing into gear. | ||
Jun 2017178000 miUS $45 | The drivers side rear wheel bearing began to make a whining/growling noise at various speeds. I dropped the car at a local repair shop. They were unable to remove the suspension bolts needed to provide clearance so that the drive axle could be removed from the rear hub that carries the bearing assembly . After a couple of days of soaking the bolts and trying heat etc. they told me that to do the repair would require cutting parts of the rear suspension apart and that I might want to reconsider dropping the amount of money needed to do the job into this car. I took the car back and have been driving it with the bearing un-repaired. Apparently frozen suspension bolts on this car are a common problem and so are frequent wheel bearing failures. A heat shield attached to and part of the exhaust system began to rattle very loudly at certain engine rpm levels. The repair shop was able to weld the shield back to the exhaust pipe at the failed attachment point. The repair eliminated the noise. | ||
Jul 2017177500 miUS $480 | Drivers side Rear wheel bearing was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
Nov 2014124300 mi | Needed valve seals and valve cover gasket. Replaced exhaust manifold gasket. Also new thermostat. CHECK ENGINE light came on about 50 miles after leaving shop reading a problem with catalytic converter. Car running fine but cannot get warning light to turn off. | ||
Mar 2016143000 mi | Blown head gasket. Car developed a hole in radiator and despite all precautionary efforts on my part and a new radiator, the car would overheat after 7-8 miles of driving. Heating/Cooling system. After tryng to fix head gasket with 2 additives , attempted repairs did not work and the manufacturer honored warranty & gave me my money back. Sold car to mechanic and bought a 2006 Hyundai Azera with 86545 mi. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
Oct 2014104500 miUS $25 | Four wheel alignment and replace one front, left tie rod, prior to buying and having four new tires installed. Tie rod was replaced Free of charge coverage by an auto body repair lifetime warranty from a winter driving accident in 2013. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Nov 2003 - Apr 2010 | |||
May 20035000 mi | troubleshoot - rough idle at start | ||
Jul 20039000 mi | failed catalytic converter replaced | ||
Oct 200414000 miUS $150 | dead battery - internal light socket shorted | ||
Jan 200516000 mi | another dead battery - internal electrical short | ||
Jul 200741000 mi | troubleshoot - transmission whine. no problem found |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Apr 2017194000 miUS $350 | Replace ball joints | ||
Feb 2018189569 miUS $850 | Noisey idler/pulley on A/C compressor drive belt replaced. Replaced rear struts. | ||
Jan 2020200000 miUS $500 | Replace cracked original radiator. |
Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2017 - Aug 2017 | |||
Feb 2017137800 miUS $968 | Head gaskets replaced($1900), replaced intake and exhaust valves, and springs, seals and guides ($800), as well as oil change and coolant flush. Reason for new valve job was low compression in 2 cylinders. both rear wheel bearings ($900) Radiator replaced, radiator cap, thermostat, fan clutch and hoses | ||
Apr 2017138700 miUS $200 | Rear differential replaced | ||
May 2017139100 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 2017142000 miUS $564 | Rear differential cradle replaced. The rear differential mount was literally cracked almost in half and this may have caused some damage to the differential from the excess moving under acceleration and deceleration. | ||
Jul 2017142000 miUS $406 | exhaust manifold replaced, oxygen sensors, gaskets/ hardware |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Apr 2012 | |||
Sep 200893000 miC $43 | Burned out headlight (both headlights replaced at the same time) & one driving light (both driving lights replaced at the same time). Other routine maintenance done at the same time at the dealer. | ||
Oct 2009108180 mi | Transmission bushings replaced - car was starting to get difficult to shift. Also did a full tune up & had the winter tire change over done. | ||
Oct 2011135760 miC $150 | Headlight bulbs replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Norway Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2017110360 mi$3000 | Not only suspension. Several faults. Nothing repaired. Former owner have to give proper information about the car during sales process. Former owner has been accused of holding back information - which is illegal to do in this country. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
Apr 2017131000 miUS $400 | worn brakes |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 2017179000 miUS $80 | Drivers side window regulator was replaced. Need to remove the clutch from the compressor although it is not going well. | ||
Sep 2017179000 miUS $370 | Replaced alternator with used/rebuilt $35. New A/C compressor $285 and charge $50 |
Subaru Forester in Norway Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 2016103540 mi$250 | The Malfunctioning Indicator Light appeared on the instrument cluster. The problem was identified by an OBD-II scan tool. Trouble code P0031 showed up. The repair manual identified the upstream oxygen sensor had low input, and was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 2013160000 miUS $800 | air flow sensor failed |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jul 2012101000 miUS $97 | slipping belts |
Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2013116000 miUS $970 | Leaky head gasket allowed antifreeze to get into cylinders. Replaced gasket. Also ground valves while engine was taken apart. | ||
Oct 2013124200 miUS $260 | ABS warning light came on continually. Sensor needed to be replaced. | ||
Jul 2015133200 miUS $30 | LEVEL OF R134 FREON WAS CORRECTED. | ||
Mar 2016137000 miUS $150 | Exhaust pipe corrosion caused noise | ||
Apr 2017146000 miUS $500 | Brake pads front & rear, rotors Front, drums rear, cylinder rear, calipers front | ||
Aug 2017148000 miUS $150 | Repaired leak in AC system and recharged with refrigerant | ||
Dec 2017151000 mi | Leaking water pump and leaking head gasket | ||
Jun 2018156000 miUS $200 | Replaced and repaired portions of the exhaust system. |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Mar 2012120000 miUS $500 | fuel smell, vapor of gasoline Fuel smell was caused by the fuel tank ventilation vents and carbon canister. Changed these parts plus the fuel tank cap. This fixed the problem so far. | ||
Oct 2012128000 miUS $90 | Fuel lines leaked gas |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States May 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 201168000 miUS $2000 | Bent valve die to to worn exhaust guides. Passenger side drive link and frame rusted through. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 2012139000 miUS $370 | valve cover gaskets were leaking badly along with gasket on the oil filler line. | ||
Jan 2013142700 miUS $120 | Car overheated at the end of a 10 hour trip. We slowed & the car cooled off. The car through out 18 ounces from radiator. After filling up with fluid we s noticed some overheating above 60. I replaced radiator cap, OEM thermostat & Fluid. | ||
Aug 2013151300 miUS $600 | Replaced driver side head gasket, driver side axle shaft& general maintenance | ||
Apr 2014159500 miUS $150 | Replaced all struts & then paid for a 4 wheel alignment replacement of the belt tensioner while at shop for slignment | ||
Mar 2016185000 miUS $150 | Radiator top separated. I purchased a new one plus hoses. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Dec 201088000 miUS $530 | Check Engine light came on due to bad O2 sensor. Sensor replaced. This was the 2nd non maintenance repair in 88K miles. Owned car since new. First issue was driver window track needed greasing at 45K miles | ||
Jun 201190000 miUS $500 | O2 sensor caused check engine light | ||
Oct 201191000 mi | Headed for a head gasket problem in about 10K miles. Leaking a little, some coolant in the oil. My mechanic was monitoring it. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
Mar 2014173000 miUS $96 | P0030 o2 sensor and changed front and rear diff fluid and ATF drain and fill. | ||
Feb 2015173000 miUS $75 | Drivers window motor seized in up/closed position for close to 8 months, just now fixed. | ||
Apr 2015173200 miUS $100 | Leaking front drivers strut. Failed inspection. Brought it home, ordered the strut, fixed it 04/04. | ||
Sep 2015174000 miUS $35 | removed used rear struts from a junkyard, replaced both rears but only one was leaky. Now I have one spare (inspector said both were wet but passable- trusted his word - only one was wet) | ||
Nov 2021190300 miUS $5 | Late last year I DIY changed drivers door mirror / window / lock switch as the old one was acting up. Used to get parts from pick n save so it was basically free. | ||
Jan 2022191000 miUS $250 | Exhaust muffler to pass inspection |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2018 | |||
Oct 2013101500 miUS $500 | The ignition switch locked in the off position, so the key could not be rotated, and the car could not be started. We called for a tow but the driver fiddled with the key and the steering wheel and finally got it started. | ||
Aug 2016132100 miUS $500 | The radiator overheated so the air conditioner was dropped off the line. When we went to get the A/C fixed our mechanic found the radiator problem. The radiator was replaced | ||
Feb 2017135000 miUS $600 | In the course of performing regular maintenance, the mechanic found what appeared to be a leak in the head gasket. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
May 201499600 miUS $650 | Needed new Power steering pump Steering pump belt needed replacement |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201586100 miUS $2000 | Minor head gasket leak as well as a few oil leaks from around the pump. | ||
Feb 201798000 miUS $281 | Bearings in idler pulley were wearing down, resulting in a whine. Idler pulley replaced. | ||
Dec 2017106000 miUS $253 | Replaced pads, which were thinning. Warped rotors were found at the time of inspection. | ||
Feb 2018108000 miUS $250 | Original radiator developed a leak. Radiator was replaced with aftermarket unit. The original upper and lower radiator hoses were felt to be a bit soft and were prophylactically replaced as well. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jan 2011120000 miUS $3284 | Noticeable engine oil leaks due to worn head gaskets. Coincided with 120k major service, so all major gaskets replaced along with timing belt and tensioner, plus all filters, plugs and leads. | ||
May 2011123000 miUS $38 | AT Oil Temp and Check Engine light came on after having the car washed. Transmission solenoid replaced under warranty (second time in 9 months). Lights both came back on 30 minutes after picking up car, in a rainstorm. | ||
Jun 2011124000 miUS $580 | Replaced transmission wiring harness which was worn and causing transmission warning light to come on. | ||
Aug 2011114742 miUS $617 | Replace transmission pressure line solenoid. Replace transmission pressure line solenoid | ||
Sep 2011114742 mi | Car jerking when changing from 2 to 3rd. No clear diagnosis and advised that repair would cost $1650+. Not worth it for this lemon of a car. |
Engine not specified
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
Dec 2009111000 miUS $955 | Replaced timing belt, water pump at suggestion of Service Mgr. Car had over 110,000 miles. Advised that catalytic converter will need to be replaced. Chose to not undertake repair due to cost, at this time. Discovered small leak in head gasket. No need to repair at this time. | ||
Feb 2010112000 mi | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced when sold. Small head gasket leak when sold. |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Alaska, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 201052000 miUS $2000 | 2 pistons replaced to solve 'piston slap' |
Engine not specified
Subaru Forester in New Zealand Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013$200 | Replaced RHS front strut linkage due to clunking noise over bumps and some 'looseness' in steering (LHS replaced about 10,000km earlier). |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 201684000 miUS $570 | Replace both drive axles and boots |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Sep 2014128000 miUS $145 | muffler replaced | ||
Oct 2014128000 miUS $300 | left front axle minor vacuum leak, would throw a code once every few months couldn't find it. suspected evap canister in rear under bumper. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Alaska, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Apr 2013138700 miUS $1857 | CLUTCH, 1457. Replaced Starter, 300. Replaced CV boot, 100. | ||
Jun 2016210000 miUS $1200 | Replaced non-charging Alternator Repaced 1 cv boot that was cracked |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2012138000 miUS $850 | replace valve cover gasket, spark plugs, wires and tune up replace brake pads and calipers | ||
Feb 2013143700 miUS $300 | replace failed head gasket Replaced radiator due to leaking seal at top (plastic) portion of radiator. Issue became evident after head gasket repair. | ||
Mar 2014155000 miUS $420 | Replaced right front wheel bearing | ||
Nov 2015172600 miUS $500 | Right front wheel bearing needed replacement | ||
Jun 2022226000 mi | engine blew hole in block - needs to be completely replaced or car scrapped |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2018 | |||
Jan 2012143000 miUS $40 | Exhaust leak - welded | ||
Aug 2013165000 miUS $496 | Replace knock sensor and coil pack | ||
Dec 2013170000 miUS $1416 | Replace clutch, throwout bearing, etc. Replace exhaust system (except cat) | ||
Mar 2014174000 mi | Reset Check Engine Light (showed code for evap system). Code has not reoccurred after additional 600 miles. | ||
Sep 2014179000 miUS $175 | Replace rear wheel bearings, rear ABS sensors, also rotors and pads Rear suspension link replaced CEL indicated leak in evap system. Replaced solenoid purge valve at rear of car Previously replaced rear ABS sensor failed. Resulted in additional damage to tone ring. Also had to replace springs for brakes as a result | ||
Feb 2016192100 miUS $1100 | Replace converters and related sensors | ||
Aug 2016196400 miUS $3300 | Top end rebuild (valves and guides), new piston rings, | ||
Jun 2018218000 miUS $50 | Rear Differential grabbing in tight maneuvers after warm. Changed differential fluid and added an additive. Need to drive for a few months to see if problem resolves or differential needs to be replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2021 | |||
Jul 2015144200 miUS $135 | left rear strut spring perch had partially collapsed, apparently in part due to rust. I replaced the strut. I also replace other parts that had not failed, but only listed the cost for the strut, which was the only failed part. rear oxygen sensor needed to be replaced | ||
Jun 2016149000 mi | Front CV joints were noisy, sounding worn out - making clunking noises on startup and on sharp turns. Replaced front axles with reman units prior to failure as a precaution. The joint at the back of the catalytic converter was leaking, and there was a small crack in the mid-pipe. The shop welded in a new flex joint and replaced a section of the mid-pipe | ||
Aug 2016149600 miUS $2600 | Problems with propshaft bearing and rear differential. Was cheaper to put in whole replacement(used)transmission, propshaft, and rear differential than just replace the bad parts. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2005 - Apr 2017 | |||
Sep 200562760 miUS $80 | Replaced battery | ||
Oct 200565000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced on warrantee | ||
Dec 2011131000 miUS $100 | Main drive shaft U-joint failed. Replacement shaft cost $650 (discounted). Installed myself as a bolt-up. Passenger side front CV boot broke and exposed bearing. Pulled old shaft and replaced with remanufactured non-dealer replacement part. Removing outer wheeler bearing knuckle was very difficult. | ||
Oct 2013138000 miUS $20 | Cooling system Rubber bushing became old & brittle and broke off. Replaced rubber rubber bushing and bolt. $30. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Kentucky, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 2016119000 miUS $4500 | center differential |
Subaru Forester in New Zealand Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201466540 mi | Water in the nearside fog light | ||
Feb 201679220 mi$600 | O2 Sensor died |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - May 2016 | |||
May 2016236000 mi | Replaced steering gear. Cracked head gasket. It just stopped with no warning. Donated the car to the kidney foundation. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 2015125000 mi | The car had the head gasket leak that the line is infamous for. It just got to the point that it was so bad, you could barely breathe around the car even after it was stopped. It was a $2500 repair I chose not to do. |
Subaru Forester in Tennessee, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Sep 2011140000 miUS $340 | New battery replaced. Also piece of metal dragging on front fender well removed. |
Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
Nov 201198100 miUS $350 | Inner CV boot on front driver side ripped open and needed replacement. | ||
Nov 2012106900 miUS $600 | Front driver side leaking clear odorless grease, needs replacement. The tech at the dealership suggested that I leave it alone for now. | ||
Feb 2013109000 mi | Front driver side leaking clear odorless grease. Almost certainly a control arm bushing. Forum thread suggests it's a common problem: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2247387 |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Oct 2011253000 miUS $230 | Car refused to start. Replaced battery (maintenance item as battery was 6+ yrs old). Problem not solved. Cleaned grounds and contact points and replaced starter. Found starter solenoid inoperative. | ||
Dec 2011256000 miUS $25 | Car stumbling badly; not yet due for tuneup. CEL code not thrown. Replaced plugs, wires, coil pack, upstream 02 sensor in that order. Problem solved with new upstream 02 sensor. Exhaust flanges from muffler to midpipe rusted through. Cut flanges, brazed, and clamped. | ||
Apr 2013263000 miUS $150 | Replaced 02 sensor. Exhaust badly corroded. | ||
Aug 2013265100 miUS $250 | Engine overheated. | ||
Nov 2013267700 miUS $450 | Replaced entire cooling system including radiator, hoses, thermostat, and expansion tank. |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
Nov 2012200700 miUS $97 | The downstream O2 sensor was sending a faulty code which indicated it needed to be replaced. The car was stalling when idling and ran rough at time. | ||
Sep 2014222000 miUS $500 | The engine threw a rod. Disassembled and rebuilt all new gaskets 1 rod, new timing belt, timing belt cover and about 20 hours. | ||
Feb 2015225700 miUS $125 | Rear Wheel bearings replaced |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States May 2014 - May 2015 | |||
Nov 2014133100 miUS $450 | Install new battery |
Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 2016303000 miUS $675 | Struts shot |
Subaru Forester in Hawaii, United States - Dec 2007 | |||
Apr 200590000 miUS $500 | Replace electronic distributor | ||
Sep 2006110000 miUS $1000 | Replace air conditioner condenser - corroded out. | ||
Dec 2007125000 miUS $400 | Replace both front axles; boots/CV joints went out. |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States - Dec 2009 | |||
May 200781000 miUS $1000 | Catalytic converter failure required replacement. | ||
Dec 200996000 miUS $2000 | External headgasket leak on both sides required headgasket replacement on both sides. |
Subaru Forester in Alaska, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
May 2015172000 miUS $125 | seat belts replaced cabin air filter replaced door seals reattached | ||
Jun 2016191000 miUS $179 | Head gasket |
Subaru Forester in Utah, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
Sep 2015175000 miUS $40 | The washer fluid pumps went out so I replaced them. |
Subaru Forester in South Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 2014207100 miUS $150 | Replaced upstream and downstream o2 sensors | ||
Jul 2014210500 miUS $145 | Replaced Radiator |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2019 | |||
Mar 201687000 mi | Evap system leak w check engine code. | ||
Jul 201690500 miUS $200 | Replaced passenger rear wheel bearing | ||
Mar 201795000 miUS $2800 | Head gasket replacement, w machining. Both sides had been seeping, common for this generation of 2.2 engines. Passenger front cv axle replaced |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Nov 2012111100 miUS $3400 | leaking headgaskets |
Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 2015124000 mi | Second blown head gasket. Repaired at 68k miles, and leaking again at 120k. |
Engine not specified
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jun 2011111000 miUS $1900 | Leaky Head Gasket: Replaced gaskets, machined heads, and cleaned valves. |
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 2013124000 miC $872 | Brake fluid leaking, repaired and brake parts replaced |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Nov 2009 | |||
May 2009107880 miC $5000 | Burning all the oil in the engine within a few months. | ||
Aug 2009108500 miC $150 | Stitching on leather seat split open. No cuts or tears just sewing up stitching that came loose. | ||
Oct 2009108500 mi | Burning oil. All 4 struts were leaked out. CV boot torn on passenger outer. |
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 |
Subaru Forester in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014175000 miUS $200 | Head gasket failure |
Subaru Forester in South Dakota, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Aug 2009108000 miUS $2000 | Engine rebuild. I took very good care of this car, in fact I saved all maint. records. Repaired car and sold. I didn't want to put any more $$ into car. Since the car was too good to salvage, I decided to repair and sell since it was running great. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 201090000 miUS $1600 | blown head gasket |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada Dec 2009 - May 2013 | |||
Jan 201078120 miC $1200 | oil pan changed (was rusted) wiper linkage changed (were slack) clock changed (didn't work) crank sensor changed (during extreme cold weather car refused to start, after a short drive) | ||
Jan 201181220 miC $300 | code P1443: vent valve malfunction. replace evap vent valve rear window windshield "wash" not working; tube cut and reinstalled | ||
Mar 201283080 miC $750 | Rotten middle/rear exhaust pipe, plus muffler | ||
Feb 201384940 miC $580 | dead battery and dead alternator | ||
Apr 201384940 mi | dead battery and dead alternator were replaced |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States May 2009 - Nov 2013 | |||
Jun 200999000 miUS $200 | CV joint boot. | ||
Dec 2009102000 miUS $550 | Faulty head gasket replaced, along with thermostat. List price =$2,400. Subaru paid all but $550. Also got NEW loaner car! | ||
Oct 2010108000 miUS $187 | Sunroof motor burned out in August (in closed position). Problem diagnosed in October. Decided to repair in the spring. | ||
Apr 2011110000 miUS $1100 | Sunroof motor failed in October 2010, and was replaced in April 2011. Auto-dimming mirror stopped auto-dimming in summer 2009. Replaced in April 2011. | ||
Oct 2011112000 miUS $235 | Needed an a/c pulley system. It was making noise and they replaced it. | ||
Dec 2012121000 miUS $225 | replaced 10 instrument panel bulbs - 1 had burned out, and it is cheaper to do them all at once. | ||
Nov 2013126000 mi | Timing belt broke only 35,000 miles after replacement, ruining the engine. Also needed original clutch replaced. Total repair costs = $4,800, and it was not worth it to me to spend that much on a 13-year old car with that many miles on it |
Subaru Forester in Alberta, Canada Sep 2014 - May 2022 | |||
Apr 201776315 miC $425 | Pads and Rotor worn beyond limits | ||
Oct 201778120 miC $100 | Car had to be boosted once to start. Replaced battery. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
Mar 2010169000 miUS $25 | Blown head gasket temporarily fixed with stop leak. | ||
Jun 2010173000 miUS $50 | Leaking clutch hose. | ||
Nov 2010180000 mi | Radiator started leaking but after a few days it fixed itself due to the K-Seal that was put into the radiator in March. | ||
Jan 2011177000 miUS $600 | Replaced left rear wheel bearing and front drive shaft. | ||
Jan 2012185500 mi | Head gaskets leaking internally and externally, will need clutch as it's original, brakes, timing belt and struts...time to trade it in. | ||
Apr 2013212000 mi | Needs front suspension parts, struts and shocks, timing belt, brakes, head gaskets, clutch, and the trans makes noise when it's cold. Time to sell! |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 201074000 mi | Problem with moonroof. Not opening or closing properly and finally cranked shut March 2010. Can't find info to fix and dealership left town. Mechanic said could fix and only made worse. He even cracked roof window in half! Mad as hell!!! |
Subaru Forester in New South Wales, Australia Feb 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
Jun 2013114700 miA $400 | Rubber boot on CV shaft split due to age. | ||
Aug 2013115320 miA $100 | Both headlight sockets replaced as headlights have been blosing out every 4-6 months. | ||
Sep 2015131440 miA $400 | Leaking fuel line. | ||
Oct 2015131840 mi | Loose earth cable. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
Jul 2010155000 miUS $1100 | O2 sensors and exhaust from cat back. |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jun 201097000 miUS $486 | Front axle inner CV joint boots both failed. Opted for new axles given high mileage. | ||
Mar 2011105000 miUS $500 | Secondary oxygen sensor malfunction. Replacement solved problem. |
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2019 | |||
Feb 2012138300 miUS $800 | wiring harness failure, causing short to fuel pump. Cam leaking oil. Window wiper in rear needed fluid tubing replaced. Had all done at dealer 800.00. | ||
Apr 2012139200 miUS $358 | Slave cylinder in clutch died, dealer said had some kind of service recall(TSB) on that part. The part is replaced and you are left with the labor charge to pay. So out of the shop for less then 400.00. | ||
Jan 2013 | Alternator was making bad bearing sound, time for it to be replaced. Had this done and also had front brakes done, and power steering flush. | ||
Aug 2014157500 miUS $200 | Ac pulley no longer working , belt shredded . Repaired all at dealer . | ||
Jun 2017189000 miUS $2800 | Check engine evap code, Sticking solenoid valve. Changed out clutch, water pump, and replaced pulleys. Two oil leaks. Head gaskets changed. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Nov 2012138000 mi | loss of compression |
Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 2012168000 miUS $337 | Replaced spark plug tube seals and valve cover gaskets. Typical for Subaru 2.5, get oil in/on spark plugs from this leak. Only reason this was taken care of was I changed spark plugs. |
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jun 2014213000 miUS $1671 | Replaced manual transmission with used one |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
Nov 200891000 miUS $1 | After 7 years, rain gets down the rear window wiper shaft and "freezes" it such that the motor encounters too much resistance and doesn't go. The fix is to remove rear gate trim and wiper motor cover, and then spray lube the shaft and work the arm free. | ||
Dec 200892000 miUS $120 | Forester orig rear wheel bearings are weak. Inde shop replaced them 11 months and 4900 miles ago, now howling again. Shop would not replace for free, so I will do it myself. Halted work to buy more parts/tools due to frozen lat link bolt to bushing. | ||
Jan 200992000 mi | I tightened power steering belt since it was squealing in cold weather. Easily done yourself in driveway. | ||
Apr 200993000 miUS $140 | County Auto of Somerville MA did not replace, or did not use the upgrade roller bearings in repair of my car. When I dug into the knuckle to do it right myself, out came original BALL bearings--one was cracked in half! Small claims court, here we come! | ||
Sep 200996000 miUS $30 | For 2 years, I have found oil creeping onto driver side spark plug boots. It's due to the spark plug seals (pips) getting hard and no long sealing oil out of the spark plug tubes. So I replaced the pips, valve cover gasket, and bolt washers/seals. | ||
Apr 2010100000 miUS $50 | 2 yrs after shop replaced AC condenser and recharged refrigerant, the compressor now will not switch on. So I bought a multimeter and I am now probing around the circuitry to try and figure out why no power to the compressor. Not yet resolved. | ||
May 2010100000 miUS $514 | Subaru A/C system is very thinly built. Shop detected leak in discharge line(from compressor to condensor). Replaced and recharged system. Said no need to replace original receiver/dryer. Blowing nice cold air now. | ||
Mar 2011106000 miUS $60 | Rear exhaust pipe flange of original exhaust system finally rusted out. Independent shop cut out flange, and welded in a short piece of pipe. Quick and easy. Hope will last a few years, since the rest of the pipes and muffler seem solid. | ||
May 2011107000 miUS $98 | Knock Sensor CEL turned on and off occasionally during past month, lately remaining on mostly. No drivability issue noticed. Replaced knock sensor myself quite easily with online instrux. CEL went off and has stayed off. | ||
Jul 2011109000 miUS $400 | Replaced driver's side front axle since boot was torn. Replaced front pads, driver's side rotor, slide pin boots. Spent time to grind down pins and brackets so pad movement improved. Put new bolts in rattling heat shields. | ||
Sep 2011110000 miUS $40 | Wife noticed temp gauge rise and steam from under hood, she immediately pulled over and parked car. GOOD WIFE! Bottom radiator hose clamp rusted through and broke off causing coolant dump. I reattached hose and replaced all hose clamps. Since May 2011, when car warm, we experienced what we thought was torque bind, aka center differential bind. Turns out it was actually FRONT diff. bind. Fixed by replacing front differential oil. Myself in driveway. All symptoms gone. | ||
Mar 2012113000 miUS $26 | Clutch went to floor last summer in very hot traffic jams. I am guessing it is the clutch slave cylinder, so I replaced that myself. Very easy to fix. If it happens again this summer, then I will replace the master cylinder next. | ||
Apr 2012114000 miUS $92 | A year after working on front left brake caliper slide pins, they were sticking along with the lower cylinder. So this time I replaced the pads and the entire caliper&bracket with a rebuilt one from AutoZone. Very easy if bolts not frozen. | ||
May 2012114300 miUS $90 | Driver's side rear wheel bearing was growling again for the last 6 months, so I replaced it. Since this same bearing was replaced 3 years ago, I now wonder if maybe the knuckle is damaged and that caused the bearing to fail. We will see. | ||
Jun 2012114000 miUS $13 | CEL PO420 has come on twice in past 2 months during hot weather driving; I cleared it. ABS was buzzing, so I wire brushed the grounding wire eyelet and bolt to remove corrosion...fixed the problem. Replaced both front headlight bulbs. | ||
Aug 2012116000 miUS $77 | PO420 catalyst inefficient code had been coming on and staying on this summer. By August, an exhaust leak was audible. Inde shop replaced front exhaust pipe flange or donut gasket. I cleared CEL. No problems since. The CEL code PO420 came on in June, but that seems to come on every summer once or twice. It returned after I cleared it, within a month an exhaust leak was audible. Shop replaced gasket in front flange. I cleared code. All ok now. | ||
Nov 2012117100 mi | PO420 CEL came on again. This is usually due to an exhaust leak. I cleared the code off after a few days and it has not come back on. So I will assume no real leak in exhaust system for now. | ||
Apr 2013120000 mi | PO420 CEL on for a month before car inspection due. I pressed rag over tailpipe to check for exhaust leak, but none. So I cleared code, drove for 2 weeks and 183 miles, so the rear Oxygen sensor would reset itself, car passed inspection. | ||
Jun 2013121000 miUS $275 | A year and 7k miles later, my driver side rear wheel bearing failed again. Maybe a warped bearing housing knuckle? Mechanic said no, let him try a better bearing with good grease. We will see in a year if he is right! | ||
Mar 2014126000 mi | 10 yr old Foresters in the rust belt develop a corrosion leak in the fuel filler neck pipe. We have smelled gas during the last few months right after filling to the top. And the CEL is on. Have ordered parts and will replace it soon. | ||
May 2014127400 miUS $1032 | CEL P0442 has been on for months. Fuel filler neck pipe rusts out, gas leaks, CEL comes on. Inde garage replaced it. CEL off now. All fixed. New exhaust...everything rear of the cat. And new rear 02 sensor, since it was throwing P0037 code. All fixed now, and engine light off. | ||
Nov 2014132000 mi | Occasional CEL P0420 will come on and stay on. For last few years. I cleared it out with my code reader about 3 weeks ago. So far it has stayed off. Probably burning oil in exhaust tickles rear 02 sensor. My best guess. | ||
Sep 2015139000 miUS $100 | Both the clutch master cylinder(inner seals worn, so clutch pedal soft, does not spring up from floor) and the rubber clutch hose failed, pinhole leak (so clutch pedal went to floor, no return). So I bot replacement parts at Advance Auto. | ||
Nov 2015141000 miUS $1500 | Clutch plates were slipping badly. Shop said I needed to replace plates AND flywheel. I dunno if flywheel REALLY needed to be replaced, but it is done. Original starter (solenoid really) finally died. Shop replaced it for about $314. | ||
Feb 2016144000 miUS $30 | Probably a slight head gasket leak. I now add a half cup of coolant to radiator every month. Also added a small bit of Pwr Steering fluid with stopleak since pwr steering pump was squeaking but belt was tight. CEL is always on. Car would not shift into gear even with clutch pedal depressed normally. This happened more lately when the engine was warm, than cold. Clutch fluid looked murky too. Replaced slave cylinder and bled in new clutch fluid. |
Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 2008128000 miUS $400 | Rear wheel bearings. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 2015US $800 | Rusted drums, brake fluid leaking. Everything began to rust on body, time to trade in my baby. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 2021179468 miUS $1700 | Only 1 of 4 cylinders firing properly. Codes say replace spark plugs and ignition coils. $225 spark plugs $448 ignition coil, $90 wires to ignition coil. Oil all over spark plugs, so replaced some seals. |
Subaru Forester in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Nov 2009205000 miUS $40 | Replaced rear brake pads. Pads wore prematurely due to a sticking caliper on the right side. Freed the caliper and cycled it. Hoping it will hold out for another 200,000. | ||
Mar 2010211000 miUS $680 | Both rear wheel bearings were replaced. The last set lasted about 60k miles. Replaced both rear wheel bearings. The standard Subaru weakness. This is the second time I have replaced them. I wish this car had a sealed bearing cartridge. | ||
Dec 2010222000 miUS $75 | Replaced passenger front axle. CV boot was torn. |
Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Jan 2009 - Nov 2021 | |||
Oct 2010148700 miUS $75 | Heat shield under car attaching screws rusted and let go, shield was dragging on the road. Heat shield was replaced between catalytic converter and muffler. | ||
Mar 2011159000 miUS $595 | Loud grinding noise when driving with drop in gas mileage. Right front wheel bearing failed and was replaced. Changed oil while in in shop for the repair | ||
Jan 2012169000 miUS $313 | Check engine light came on intermittantly. Code indicated that the catalytic converter was at or below 95% efficiency Air conditioner pulley seized, destroyed the drive belt | ||
Sep 2012181000 mi | Both rear wheel bearings were making noise and were replaced. Four wheel alignment performed as rear links were cut. Check engine light on permanently. First converter of two was replaced. Error code cleared. Fuel purge solenoid set error code and was sticking closed. Shop blew out lines and cleaned solenoid, reset computer. Error code did not reappear. | ||
Jan 2013193000 mi | Strong gasoline odor on starting cold engine when outside air temperatures below 25F. Some gasoline visible around and near fuel lines. Repair consisted of tightening the fuel line clamps around the rubber line connectors. | ||
Oct 2014215300 miUS $2020 | Seized right caliper destroyed the rotor. Cleaned both calipers, replaced pad and both rotors Lower ball joint right casusing vibration & shaking excessive play. Replaced right & left lower ball joints Exhaust crossover rotted out & leaking - loud exhaust | ||
Nov 2014216000 miUS $1045 | Valve cover gaskets leaking oil into spark plug wells and wires. Engine was running on 3 cylinders instead of 4. Oxygen sensor was fouled by unburned gasoline. Replaced gaskets, spark plugs and wires, including ignition wire. | ||
Jul 2016236000 miUS $99 | Replaced leaking radiator. Really easy. |
Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 2017243000 miUS $150 | rack & pinion went out |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
Dec 2008115000 miUS $420 | Left rear wheel bearing replacement. The same bearing had been replaced at 35K miles. | ||
Jul 2009120000 miUS $3900 | Head gaskets, all engine seals, oil cooler gasket, oil pump gasket cat converter was working OK, but fittings were badly rusted so after engine removal, could not be reused. left rear wheel bearing was faulty fix from 9 months ago, right rear wheel bearing was new problem. Backing plates for rear brakes were completely rusted away. AC receiver dryer was leaking | ||
Aug 2010138000 mi | wheel bearings worn out within a year of being replaced. rear control arm bushings worn out fuel filler pipe was badly rusted and needed to be replaced. | ||
Aug 2011145900 miUS $160 | Idler pulley on AC drive belt froze, causing belt to fail. Replaced pulley and belt. | ||
Nov 2011150000 miUS $92 | Running poorly, lacked power, especially at low speed. Replaced upstream oxygen sensor. | ||
Jul 2012157200 miUS $15 | Let rear tie rod end bushing failed and needed to be replaced. | ||
Feb 2013169200 miUS $95 | Knock sensor needed to be replaced. | ||
Apr 2013170800 miUS $350 | Evaporative control hard lines were rusted through, causing a evaporation control system leak. | ||
Sep 2013177000 miUS $285 | inner axle boot on passenger side was torn. | ||
Feb 2014180000 miUS $60 | Some of the original emission control tubes and valves were corroded and needed to be replaced. Valve cover gaskets leaking. I replaced them. | ||
Mar 2014180000 miUS $400 | cruise control actuator had stopped working. | ||
May 2014184000 miUS $700 | Alternator bearings were starting to make noise, and I needed more amperage due some audio system upgrades, so decided to install a bigger alternator. Not really a breakdown, but I think the original alternator was on its way out. Headlight housings were getting pretty cloudy and cracked, and I had already done the refinishing approach, so decided to replace the headlight housings. |
Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2018 | |||
Oct 2014155700 miUS $350 | Worn tube, radiator flush and coolant ref ill | ||
Mar 2016185000 miUS $880 | Right rear wheel bearing worn and replaced. Front CV joints replaced |
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Oct 2011112500 miUS $800 | Drive side Axle needed replacement. | ||
Feb 2013128000 miUS $1600 | head gasket seal was replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States May 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jun 2015167000 miUS $350 | New Axles | ||
Oct 2015168000 miUS $721 | Left front spindle, axle and inner wheel seal positive terminal replaced |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2014US $1000 | Head gaskets leaking and I did not know service history on timing belt, pulled engine out myself and overhauled, machined heads, all new gaskets, seals, belt, pulleys, starter, hoses etc..... | ||
May 2014237200 miUS $300 | Overhauled engine, put back in car but was now getting no spark. Check various connections but not good with electrical so I towed it to a local shop. They believe the ECM "computer" is bad, awaiting a used ECM to fix. Wires broke to crank, cam and knock sensors when I removed and replaced intake. | ||
Oct 2014238200 miUS $5 | Replaced slow leaking oil cooler seal |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jun 201491000 miUS $500 | Really Loud Exhaust Noise was noticed. Exhaust system back of catalytic converter was replaced (Muffler/Pipes) | ||
Dec 201496000 miUS $200 | Wheel was severely out of alignment, a bolt in the suspension was missing, replaced. |
Subaru Forester in Idaho, United States May 2015 - May 2015 | |||
May 2015US $300 | Replaced struts |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201186000 mi | Head gasket repaired under warranty. Barely leaking, and at first dealer refused to replace it until I used the name of the independent mechanic who noticed the leak. They know him. |
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2015194300 miUS $600 | Replaced tie rod end and 4 struts. | ||
Apr 2016198750 miUS $89 | Knock sensor Replaced Knock Sensor | ||
Oct 2016201517 miUS $100 | Replaced passenger front CV Axle. Also replaced steering boot. Replaced CV Axle Replaced Steering boot. | ||
Jun 2018207000 miUS $50 | Vent control stopped working | ||
Jul 2018207700 miUS $60 | Primary Cooling fan ran intermittently, so replaced fan. | ||
Aug 2018210265 miUS $100 | Replaced Secondary radiator cooling fan | ||
Sep 2018211030 miUS $75 | Replace HVAC fan and relay Replaced front door check Replace rear door check |
Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jun 2010117000 miUS $267 | Repair inner tie rod end and boot |
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Apr 2010 - May 2010 | |||
May 201060000 miUS $300 | Rear wheel bearings replaced. Rear bearings replaced |
Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Jan 2011220000 miUS $200 | Timing belt tensioner bearing busted. Replacement of tensioner. |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2016 | |||
Dec 2010138000 miUS $555 | Golden Hills Auto Center performed scan for check engine light, indicated spark plug wire and ignition coil failure (also resurfaced rotors - replaced rears after they damaged them. | ||
Mar 2011143000 miUS $1903 | Check engine light still, check oil burn smell - missfire at #4 cylinder, oil in spark plug; replaced cylinder head gaskets, timing belt(?), water pump(?). Check engine light returned after this repair. | ||
Jul 2011150000 miUS $1110 | In to and diagnose check engine light; code indicated catalyst efficiency below threshold; replaced cat converter. Check engine light off (Golden Hills fired.) Replaced C/V boot driver side | ||
Nov 2011153100 miUS $172 | During a routine inspection, it was discovered that the tie-rod end was loose and need to be replace. Repair was done. | ||
Dec 2015254000 miUS $500 | Bent Front wheel axel |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
May 2011203800 miUS $1500 | Timing belt water pump idlers etc repaired successfully. Rear end whine, replaced wheel bearing and axle, still whining. | ||
Jun 2011205000 miUS $100 | Transmission locked out of drive. Brake sensor replaced. | ||
Sep 2012215000 miUS $75 | Leaking head gaskets on both sides. Put gasket conditioner and new coolant in. | ||
Jan 2013US $46 | Fuel hose near throttle body cracked. | ||
Jun 2013222000 miUS $450 | Right rear wheel bearing went bad. Hub/Bearing, and Brake Line were replaced |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Subaru Forester in Kenya Nov 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jun 201052700 mi$12000 | Changed shocks |
4-cylinder manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 2008121000 miUS $200 | Overheating on long drives. | ||
Feb 2009122000 miUS $200 | Hydraulic clutch line ruptured. |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in New York, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Nov 200885000 miUS $345 | Oil was leaking. Car hooked up to computer. "O" ring replaced. We noticed sparks coming out of exhaust. Dealership replaced oxygen sensor. Still an occasional spark but not as much. We haven't told dealer this. |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Sep 2009151000 miUS $1725 | needs steering boots replace dipstick tube o ring |
Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jul 2009133000 miUS $950 | wheel bearing right passenger side rear needed replacement. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 2015US $1100 | I had a new clutch put in (flywheel), the old clutch was the original from when I bought the car 15 years ago. The clutch was starting to slip. I'd say we got our money's worth out of it! :) |
Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 2008100000 mi | Driver's side window power window stopped working. Had to replace the button window button. | ||
Jul 2009115000 miUS $5000 | 2nd Head Gasket blew. | ||
Feb 2010120000 miUS $1600 | Replaced clutch and bushings. | ||
Mar 2010124000 mi | Found another leak under near heater. The fix for this was to epoxy the tear. Subaru dealer did this for free. Since I had just brought in for the other water leak. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 2017167000 miUS $550 | CEL, needed new catalytic converter, also replaced spark plugs, wires and starter coil | ||
Oct 2017175000 mi | Car was overheating. Temperature gauge running hot and coolant pushing out of overflow tank |
Subaru Forester in California, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2016100532 miUS $840 | Service trans | ||
Nov 2016102405 miUS $413 | 2 front axles replaced due to wobbling on acceleration. I believe a CV is still amiss or something similar as the symptoms persist without radiating up the steering column L Rear wheel bearing replaced as I could feel some play happening and the sound was awful | ||
Jul 2017109000 miUS $650 | TB/WP/TS | ||
Jun 2018118000 miUS $250 | R Rear Wheel Bearing |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru in Alberta, Canada Oct 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 2014190340 miC $290 | replaced alternator and battery |
Engine not specified
Subaru in Georgia (nation) Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Feb 201573560 mi | Whet turning up engine getting stop it self. After warming works nearly well not good. Some times during a drive engine stops working it self. So I can't find a problem with the engine electronic. What should I do please let me know. .... |
Subaru in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 2010137000 miUS $25 | "Check engine" light has been on intermittently for months. Probably indicates need for yet another O2 sensor, which is a known problem with this vehicle. Repeated problems with crankshaft pulley and associated belt. Crankshaft pulley replaced twice in six months--separated the first time. Second replacement still has problems with loosening and belt slipping off. |
Engine not specified
Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Mar 2013204000 mi | Security System Siren not sounding. Replaced siren. |
Subaru in New Jersey, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201288000 miUS $200 | The car would not shift into drive reliably. The transmission fluid and filter were changed. Mechanic felt it would need transmission work shortly and will cost about $2000. Will probably buy a new car Engine light went on. The code related to the fuel line. We tried changing the gas cap, no luck. I would look further to repair, but the car is now having transmission issues (too expensive to fix)and I will likely sell and buy a new car |
Subaru in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013US $100 | replaced rear strut. |
Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
May 201270000 miUS $350 | It makes a loud bang when starting to go from a dead stop but is not fixed. They fixed right front axel. They said that is the problem but it is not. |
Subaru in California, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 2012128000 mi | engine died. would need to be replaced. |
Subaru in Oregon, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
May 2013190700 miUS $790 | Strut was broken and others weak. Replaced all struts. | ||
Jun 2013191000 miUS $2900 | replace oil pump seals |
Subaru in New Mexico, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014124000 mi | Air condition was coughing. Cracked compressor. Fuel gage busted. Crazy engine light always on. |
Subaru in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2017160000 miUS $800 | replace lines |
4-cylinder manual AWD
Subaru in Michigan, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
Jan 201174000 miUS $80 | Replaced failed rear oxygen sensor. | ||
Feb 201293000 miUS $300 | Front oxygen sensor replaced. (Dealer incorrectly diagnosed problem initially and replaced rear sensor.) |
Subaru in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 2011125000 mi | check engine sensor |
Subaru in Utah, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jan 2011109000 miUS $600 | Repaired oil leak at the front of the motor. I had the leak for a year before repaired because dealer said it would be repaired when I replaced the timing belt. Radiator hose damaged by oil leak had to be replaced. | ||
Aug 2012123700 miUS $300 | Ignition coil bad. Replaced coil, plugs and wires. |
Subaru in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Apr 201178120 mi | transmission needs replacing; decided to retire the vehicle. |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Mar 201189000 miUS $110 | delayed forward engagement leaky head gasket |
Subaru in Missouri, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
Nov 2011213100 miUS $658 | The rear wheel bearing went out. I had it replaced, which ended up being quite a job, apparently. | ||
Jun 2012235000 miUS $580 | Radiator plastic-crimped top popped in Death Valley. I had it replaced, along with the old original coolant hoses. |
Subaru in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
Mar 2013236000 miUS $302 | Slow leak of coolant |
Subaru in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018280000 miUS $500 | Normal brake and front cv joints. |
Subaru in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Feb 2012173300 miUS $250 | New front stabilizer |
Subaru in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 2011210800 miC $2500 | Timing belt broke, engine seized |
4-cylinder automatic 4WD
Subaru in Oregon, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 2017215000 miUS $300 | Replaced Alternator |
Engine not specified
Subaru in Georgia, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
Nov 2011120000 miUS $2000 | Head gasket leak; decided to replace the car |
Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
Nov 2011150000 mi | Trip was for state inspection after purchasing used. Replaced Calipers. Noted Front Engine leak, internal engine leak and oil pump replacement. replaced calipers, brake fluid hoses, state inspection. Head gasket. Coolant pulled in and out of reservoir and overheating periodically, then consistently. Attempted engine block seal. Then overheated, and traded in for Toyota Corolla. Mechanic did not think head gasket initially. |
Subaru in Hawaii, United States Mar 2011 - May 2011 | |||
Apr 2011125000 miUS $250 | rear wheel bearings noise, replace with new L/R side |
Subaru in Portugal Mar 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 2011112220 mi€450 | and right rear wheel bearing |
Subaru in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Aug 2012202500 miUS $325 | short brake line replaced, pads,shoes,drums, rotors replaced. |
Subaru in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201264000 mi | Second time problem with rotors; suspension bars and other suspension-related issues that I didn't understand. |
Subaru in Utah, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
Oct 2012232200 miUS $88 | Lose inner tie-rod replaced, plus both steering boots | ||
Jun 2013234000 miUS $800 | U Joints went on driveshaft when driving 350 to Idaho. Trapped in Idaho for two days waiting for parts. | ||
Jul 2013234000 miUS $145 | Alternator failed - showed P0101 and P0103 codes. replaced alternator, problem went away. |
Subaru in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
May 2013185000 miUS $450 | replaced 2 rear sway bar links noticed an intermittent gasoline smell when driving the car, shop found and replaced cracking fuel lines | ||
Mar 2015197000 miUS $1100 | steering rack replaced with remanufactured had all four shocks/struts replaced |
Subaru in Alberta, Canada Feb 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
Jul 2016155400 miC $100 | Re-replaced front drivers side strut - Gabriel strut had failed within a week of installation. |
Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Apr 2013187700 miUS $920 | Replaced catalytic converters and O2 sensors. The connecting flanges had rusted through even though the cat and SS containers were still good after 15 years. They had rusted off from the exhaust pipe flange, Noise and CO danger in Winter. | ||
Jun 2014198000 mi | Frame rusted out. Wheel not attached to frame... can't drive or steer it. Vehicle was junked. |
4-cylinder manual AWD
Subaru in Iowa, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Dec 2011132000 miUS $55 | Doors froze shut, owner damaged door handle trying to open the door | ||
Aug 2012140700 miUS $1000 | Head gaskets; radiator+hoses. CV boots; steering rack boots AC high side hose |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru in New Mexico, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
Nov 2011122200 miUS $20 | The sensor on the gas gauge needed to be replaced. |
Subaru in Hawaii, United States May 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 201197000 miUS $400 | Cracked radiator - replaced radiator, hoses, thermostat - also added "freon" and changed oil. Just completed by backyard mechanic (trained on Subarus). Still monitoring for possible damage to head gasket when car overheated. | ||
Dec 201198000 miUS $280 | starter motor went out - replaced starter motor - was done in my backyard by a pro mechanic who has a home service business - took about 2 hrs. - $180/motor, $100/labor. |
Subaru in Washington, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2017191500 miUS $80 | Trans. fluid temp light came on |