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2001 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 182 repairs.
2001 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 108500 mi | All 4 struts were leaked out. |
| 128000 mi US $400 |
Rear wheel bearings. |
2001 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 166000 mi US $600 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing |
| 212000 mi | Needs front suspension parts, struts and shocks, |
| 92000 mi US $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. |
| 92000 mi | I tightened power steering belt since it was squealing in cold weather. Easily done yourself in driveway. |
| 114300 mi US $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. |
| 121000 mi US $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! |
2001 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 185000 mi US $880 |
Right rear wheel bearing worn and replaced. |
| 222000 mi US $450 |
Right rear wheel bearing went bad. Hub/Bearing, |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
Wheel was severely out of alignment, a bolt in the suspension was missing, replaced. |
| US $300 | Replaced struts |
| 243000 mi US $150 |
rack & pinion went out |
| 194300 mi US $600 |
Replaced tie rod end and 4 struts. |
| 153100 mi US $172 |
During a routine inspection, it was discovered that the tie-rod end was loose and need to be replace. Repair was done. |
| 117000 mi US $267 |
Repair inner tie rod end and boot |
| 159000 mi US $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 |
| 181000 mi US $2795 |
Both rear wheel bearings were making noise and were replaced. Four wheel alignment performed as rear links were cut. |
| 215300 mi US $2020 |
Lower ball joint right casusing vibration & shaking excessive play. Replaced right & left lower ball joints |
| 60000 mi US $300 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced. |
| 211000 mi US $680 |
Both rear wheel bearings were replaced. The last set lasted about 60k miles. |
| 115000 mi US $420 |
Left rear wheel bearing replacement. The same bearing had been replaced at 35K miles. |
| 120000 mi US $3900 |
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. |
| 138000 mi | wheel bearings worn out within a year of being replaced. rear control arm bushings worn out |
| 157200 mi US $15 |
Let rear tie rod end bushing failed and needed to be replaced. |
2001 Subaru Forester 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 52700 mi $12000 |
Changed shocks |
2001 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 151000 mi US $1725 |
needs steering boots |
| 133000 mi US $950 |
wheel bearing right passenger side rear needed replacement. |
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