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2001 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (5%)

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2001 Subaru Forester

Engine not specified

108500 mi

C $150
Stitching on leather seat split open. No cuts or tears just sewing up stitching that came loose. 

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2001 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

74000 mi Problem with moonroof. Not opening or closing properly and finally cranked shut March 2010. Can't find info to fix and dealership left town. Mechanic said could fix and only made worse. He even cracked roof window in half! Mad as hell!!! 
108000 mi

US $187
Sunroof motor burned out in August (in closed position). Problem diagnosed in October. Decided to repair in the spring. 

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2001 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

184000 mi

US $700
Headlight housings were getting pretty cloudy and cracked, and I had already done the refinishing approach, so decided to replace the headlight housings. 

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2001 Subaru Forester Body Problems

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