2010 Subaru Forester Problems and Repair Histories
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2010 Subaru Foresters for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2010 Subaru Forester problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Subaru Forester Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Subaru Forester | 61 Foresters, 9.6 months of data per Forester, average 33300 miles12 |
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2010 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 13020 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 21080 | 0 | Malfunction with oil control valve. The dealer had to order the part - kept over weekend and fixed on 2nd business day. |
| May | 2012 | 27260 | 0 | Computer had to be reset as instruments were either wrong or not functioning - cause unknown. |
| Sep | 2012 | 29140 | 1400 | Needed brakes |
| Mar | 2013 | 34720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | OEM TPMS light on in cold weather while tire pressure was to OEM specs (known problem my Subaru); solved by increasing tire pressure. |
| May | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 37300 | 500 | Loud hiss and squeak when hit the brakes. |
| Apr | 2013 | 67000 | 189 | Intercooler Hose connecting to the Turbo engine |
| Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 27300 | 225 | Key fob ceased working due to faulty button. Not covered by CPO warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Forester in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 41000 | 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 | 2012 | 77000 | 0 | Battery went dead, just short of 3 years old. They don't make them like they used to. |
| May | 2013 | 88000 | 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. |
| Subaru Forester in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Dome light was not functioning properly, and was replaced by dealership under warranty. |
| Jun | 2012 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Replacement of fuel tank pressure sensor after diagnostic for reason why check engine light came on. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 15500 | 0 | door lock on rear driver's side door came unhooked. problem fixed under warrantee. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 36700 | 0 | Driver seat heat pad went bad, delear replaced under warranty at 35,850 miles ;) |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 35340 | 60 | Front linkage and bushing repaired under warranty. Blown fuse for center console power socket. |
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 20120 | 450 | During the 32,000km A+B+C service it was discovered that the rear brakes were shot. Both pads and rotors required replacement. Subaru Canada says this is normal for this vehicle, even though I do not tow. First and last Subaru I will buy! |
| Aug | 2012 | 22280 | 200 | 37,000km and now the front rotors are badly corroded with large chunks missing causing vibration and thunking noise under braking. Complained bitterly to dealer service and Subaru Canada. After much bitching Subaru Canada paid for parts only |
| Mar | 2013 | 29140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Chile | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 20300 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2012 | 23560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 47000 | 600 | Just went in for 45K maintenance and needed new brake pads |
| Apr | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | engine light came on need to replace oil flow control valve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | The shift lever became hard to move. Parts were ordered in and replaced. |
| Feb | 2013 | 18000 | 0 | Brake flutter as if warped rotors. Dealer replaced rear pads but not rotors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | 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 California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Trim below door came loose after putting foot on it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 9920 | 0 | Check engine and traction control lights on. Also cruise control light flashing. They replaced the ignition wiring to correct the problem. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 9920 | 0 | Switch in overhead passsenger dome light was intermitent. |
| Jul | 2010 | 12420 | 0 | Rattle inside driver door. The sound baffle inside the door was removed and two sided tape was inserted to prevent the rattle. |
| Feb | 2011 | 19400 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 22980 | 0 | Driver heated car seat not working. Only the part that you sit on. Back part of seat still working. |
| Aug | 2011 | 29140 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2012 | 33020 | 450 | Rear brakes went from 40mm remaining in late August to 5 mm early Jan. Loud clunking sound coming from driver rear brake. Dealer said brakes worn down to 5mm and disk warped. Dealer replaced both read disks and pads. |
| May | 2012 | 37800 | 400 | Lubrication of brakes due to continuing sticking brakes. Dealer says insufficient lubrication of brake parts. All brake services done by dealer. |
| Sep | 2012 | 45880 | 300 | Leak in line from condenser to evaporator |
| Nov | 2012 | 47700 | 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. |
| Apr | 2013 | 53320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Sunroof, and rear hatch had very obnoxious rattles. |
| Jun | 2012 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | interior drivers door release lever |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Rattle/buzz occurs behind headliner, near dome light. Dealer tightened light frame, which actually made issue worse. Taking back shortly for repair. |
| Jul | 2011 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | replaced brake light bulbs |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | TSB software update |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Power steering rack was leaking and was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 9920 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 19880 | 0 | Front windows were shifting left/right when moved up and down half way. Subaru adjusted the window regulators, problem solved. |
| Jun | 2010 | 21700 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 44640 | 950 | Driver seat front edge would not raise evenly. Dealer reports the seat frame needs replacement - $720 part. Not under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Rattle in drivers side rear door and rear hatch area. Repaired under warranty by dealer. Good repair, no more rattle. |
| Dec | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Rattle returned in driver side passenger door and passenger side around rear hatch. Not taking it back. |
| Aug | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Rattle in driver side passenger door and passenger side around rear hatch. Had gotten worse. |
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