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2009 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 322 repairs.
2009 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 144460 mi C $1400 |
Wheel bearings |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 44920 mi $330 |
All silent blocks (front and rear) were replaced. |
| 63240 mi | Replace the bumpers (shock absorbers) front and rear |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24180 mi | Stabilizer bar was replaced. |
| 52900 mi C $500 |
Appliance bushing |
| 26000 mi US $250 |
Front sway bar end links rusted out and replaced |
| 78200 mi US $700 |
Lower control arms were cracked and replaced. |
| 118000 mi | After last repair and ensuing return to tighten seal. I heard a loud grinding noise at right front,same one previous return for loose seal. Tech had not tightened axle nut causing wheel bearing to be destroyed. Dealer replaced. Seems good. |
| 131000 mi US $350 |
Bushing on lower control arms worn badly. I replaced both control arms and had a alignment performed. |
| 142000 mi US $300 |
INNER TIE ROD REPLACED |
| 132500 mi US $450 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings as suggested by dealer. Normal wear item. |
| 108000 mi | had front shocks changed |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 29000 mi | Power steering hose replaced. |
| 67000 mi US $28 |
Sway bar links were worn, replaced. |
| 52700 mi C $100 |
sway bar links broken |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
F/R End links worn, replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $200 |
Ball joints shot. R&R. 4-wheel Alignment by Goodyear. |
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
Cardone remanufactured steering pump leaked all over front of engine & exhaust. Less than one year old. Mechanic replaced it with OEM Subaru pump. Lower control arm bushings replaced. |
| 100700 mi US $3000 |
New struts/shocks Front & rear |
| 33480 mi | Sway bar bushings. |
| 68000 mi | Worn bushings and end-links replaced. |
| 88000 mi US $1750 |
Worn shocks; replaced with KYB aftermarket performance shocks and at same time installed aftermarket Swift springs. |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | New ball joints. Extreme loud clunking when the car was making turns and when driving over uneven pavement. The Subaru Dealership Service Department drove the car for 5 minutes and confirmed the ball joints were completely shot. |
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
Sway bar links broken |
| 69200 mi US $675 |
Front drivers side wheel bearing replaced |
| 113400 mi US $50 |
Replaced the front sway bar bushings with the new improved OEM bushings from Subaru. Also replaced both front sway bar end links due to one visibly damaged. |
| 114000 mi US $800 |
Front control arms replaced |
| 78000 mi US $150 |
iNSTALL NEW STRUTS AND END LINKS TO GET RID OF FROND END CLUNKNG |
| 150000 mi US $800 |
Power steering pump replacement. |
| 109000 mi US $2000 |
leaking steering rack, bad bushings |
| 185000 mi US $1200 |
The rack needed to be replaced. |
| 26660 mi $500 |
Changed both rear shock absorbers |
| 27280 mi $200 |
Shock absorbers failed again |
| 38320 mi $500 |
Replaced failing rear shock absorbers |
| 38640 mi $200 |
replaced front shock absorbers |
| 76000 mi US $160 |
Sway bar linkage was squeaking and was replaced. |
| 11000 mi | Noise heard accelerating and turning wheel; power steering fluid leaked into bellows from pinched seal during assembly |
| 62200 mi | Problem found at 60k service checkup Lower control arm bushings are worn |
| 98000 mi US $60 |
replaced AC compressor clutch spring |
| 42780 mi | Bushing stabilizor bars (warranty TSB), crack in the windshield, crack in the fog light, |
| 70500 mi US $177 |
Replaced front sway bar bushings and fixed rattle in heat shield. |
| 139000 mi US $150 |
Control arm bushings bad, along with tie rod ends and sway bar links. Car has a rattle in front end that no one has been able to fix. |
| 56200 mi US $325 |
Replaced both sway bar links. |
| 65900 mi US $779 |
Front Control arm bushings needed replacement. |
| 172000 mi US $460 |
replace two wheel bearings |
| 55700 mi US $150 |
Replace wheel hub unit include wheel bearing. Significant corrosion required removing knuckle from vehicle to press out wheel hub. Had to replace ball joint as well. |
| 69000 mi US $40 |
Replaced driver side sway bar end link |
| 91760 mi C $300 |
Sway bar, rear, caused excess rebound. |
| 106640 mi C $200 |
Front end-link was broken. Both Front links were replaced. |
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