| 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (21%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (7%)
Chart based on 14 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
| 128000 mi US $300 |
left front axle |
| 84000 mi US $570 |
Replace both drive axles and boots |
2002 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 149000 mi US $350 |
Front CV joints were noisy, sounding worn out - making clunking noises on startup and on sharp turns. Replaced front axles with reman units prior to failure as a precaution. |
| 149600 mi US $2600 |
Problems with propshaft bearing and rear differential. Was cheaper to put in whole replacement(used)transmission, propshaft, and rear differential than just replace the bad parts. |
| 138700 mi US $1857 |
Replaced CV boot, 100. |
| 210000 mi US $1200 |
Repaced 1 cv boot that was cracked |
| 131000 mi US $100 |
Main drive shaft U-joint failed. Replacement shaft cost $650 (discounted). Installed myself as a bolt-up. Passenger side front CV boot broke and exposed bearing. Pulled old shaft and replaced with remanufactured non-dealer replacement part. Removing outer wheeler bearing knuckle was very difficult. |
| 170000 mi US $1416 |
Replace clutch, throwout bearing, etc. |
| 218000 mi US $50 |
Rear Differential grabbing in tight maneuvers after warm. Changed differential fluid and added an additive. Need to drive for a few months to see if problem resolves or differential needs to be replaced. |
2002 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $2800 |
Passenger front cv axle replaced |
| 125000 mi US $400 |
Replace both front axles; boots/CV joints went out. |
| 119000 mi US $4500 |
center differential |
| 98100 mi US $350 |
Inner CV boot on front driver side ripped open and needed replacement. |
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