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2005 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 183 repairs.
2005 Subaru Forester repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 153 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Subaru Forester
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| Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201171000 mi | Check Engine Light was coming on, suspected O2 sensor | ||
| Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011103000 mi | condenser replaced | ||
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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 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 | ||
| 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 201791380 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 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. | ||
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. | ||
| 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 Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201094000 miUS $89 | LED light switch for fog light repair was $89.00 p/l | ||
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201678000 miUS $800 | rear wheel bearings | ||
| Subaru Forester in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016140000 miUS $75 | Oil change + replacee radiator hose clamps | ||
| 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 Alberta, Canada Aug 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015156860 miC $320 | Oxygen sensors failed, replaced both | ||
| Subaru Forester in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200967000 miUS $550 | Wheel Bearings on Driver rear side failed | ||
| Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201593620 mi | Burning oil one liter + between oil changes | ||
| 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 Florida, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 200717000 miUS $24000 | sunroof | ||
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 | ||
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 201274400 miC $4200 | Head gasket replacement and engine overhaul | ||
| 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 201492800 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 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 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 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 Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201185000 miUS $20 | noise from belts / pulleys / generator | ||
| 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 Michigan, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014183000 miUS $3700 | Internal engine damage. Rebuild required. | ||
| 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 Alaska, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013113000 miUS $100 | Dead battery | ||
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Mar 201687420 miC $430 | rusted brake line | ||
| Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201568000 mi | failing rear transaxle | ||
2005 Subaru Forester 4-door
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. | ||
2005 Subaru Forester 4-door
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 | ||
2005 Subaru Forester 4-door
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 | ||
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