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2004 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 213 repairs.
2004 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (54%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 121000 mi US $180 |
Worn suspension link. |
2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 90000 mi | Driver's side rear wheel bearing failed. Sourced entire replacement hub from local salvage and performed the repair myself. Dealer quoted $375 to replace the bearing. |
| 87000 mi US $150 |
Ball joints and one tie rod replaced |
2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 97000 mi US $370 |
Rear wheel bearing was noisy. Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 144000 mi US $630 |
Rear wheel bearings started getting noisy around 141k miles. Both rear bearings were replaced. |
| 185200 mi US $484 |
Left rear wheel bearing was beginning to make noise. Shop installed new wheel bearing, bearing seals, and axle nut. |
| 194600 mi US $393 |
Steering feel became loose and wobbly over time. Took vehicle to Subaru specialist for replacement of worn inner and outer tie rods, boots and ball joints. |
| 56000 mi US $200 |
Front sway bar bushing was bad. |
| 63800 mi | Front left wheel bearing, covered by extended warranty. |
| 143800 mi US $200 |
inner front tires are wearing out faster than proper, likely worn out suspension part problem? need to investigate fully, will report situation investigation results next quarter, not bad for vehicle with 130k+ miles |
| 161000 mi | replaced both front sway bar links, for ease of replacement buy units with wrench flats or use a thin vice grip wrench to hold shaft from turning while tightening the fastener nuts, steering felt tighter after replacement |
2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 151000 mi | rear strut, rear brake pad set, rear rotor, rear sway bar links, air filter, trans/dif. gear oil. |
| 99000 mi US $900 |
Wheel bearing wore out |
| 84000 mi US $250 |
Right rear bearing was noisy, normal repair |
| 118420 mi C $550 |
Suspension bushing rear stabilizer Rear Right bearing Suspension end links |
| 107000 mi US $580 |
Rear Wheel Bearing replaced. was grinding pretty badly |
| 137000 mi US $50 |
Front ball joint replacement |
| 80600 mi C $300 |
rear wheel bearing |
| 141740 mi C $430 |
Rear wheel bearing |
| 135200 mi US $80 |
Replace rear wheel bearing |
| 158300 mi | Ball Joint replacement |
2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 160200 mi US $300 |
Replaced sway bar ends. Also, full pre-buy type inspection and a/c recharge. |
| 107000 mi US $387 |
Replaced bushings and end links on front sway bar to eliminate clunking over bumps. Tech noted on invoice that he recommends drivers side and passenger side head gaskets. Not happy. Keeping an eye on oil and anti-freeze levels. |
| 105300 mi US $471 |
L-rear wheel bearing failing. |
| 74640 mi C $500 |
Passenger side front sway bar link broken; sway bar links on both sides replaced. The steering had been feeling heavy, and I was told this was due to 'binding' of the transfer clutches. The transmission system was drained, flushed, refilled, and an additive used to prevent further binding. |
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