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2018 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 26 repairs.
2018 Subaru Forester repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 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 | ||
| 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. | ||
2018 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202220000 mi | Passenger airbag error. Parts needed, not repaired. | ||
| 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 Illinois, United States Mar 2018 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jul 20185000 mi | Hood misaligned | ||
| 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 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. | ||
2018 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
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 | ||
2018 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 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 Alabama, United States Oct 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201913000 mi | Power steering stopped working temporarily. Dealer could not find problem. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Subaru Forester in California, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2024 | |||
| 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. | ||
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