| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2002 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 78 repairs.
2002 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 96100 mi $200 |
Replaced RHS front strut linkage due to clunking noise over bumps and some 'looseness' in steering (LHS replaced about 10,000km earlier). |
2002 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 144200 mi US $75 |
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. |
| 155000 mi US $420 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing |
| 172600 mi US $500 |
Right front wheel bearing needed replacement |
| 179000 mi US $2150 |
Replace rear wheel bearings, rear ABS sensors, also rotors and pads Rear suspension link replaced |
| 138000 mi US $20 |
Rubber bushing became old & brittle and broke off. Replaced rubber rubber bushing and bolt. $30. |
2002 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 303000 mi US $675 |
Struts shot |
| 106900 mi US $600 |
Front driver side leaking clear odorless grease, needs replacement. The tech at the dealership suggested that I leave it alone for now. |
| 109000 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 |
| 90500 mi US $200 |
Replaced passenger rear wheel bearing |
| 236000 mi US $1210 |
Replaced steering gear. |
| 225700 mi US $125 |
Rear Wheel bearings replaced |
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