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2013 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (10%)

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2013 Subaru Forester transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

97000 mi

US $2450
My complaint was a tough (manual) shift from 2nd gear into 3rd. They rebuilt the transmission. It's still not great. 

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2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

69000 mi The front axle was bad, it was making a clunking noise when turning. They replaced the axle and then that one was defective so they had to replace it again. The dealer was not at fault the original issue was just a bad axle from 60000 miles 
91000 mi

US $390
axle seal was leaking, I also had a recall 
2980 mi ECU and PCM reset 
12400 mi Transmission fluid was over FULL level (from factory). Dealer adjusted it. 

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2013 Subaru Forester Transmission Problems

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