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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 182 repairs.
2001 Subaru Forester electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 143000 mi | Alternator was making bad bearing sound, time for it to be replaced. Had this done and also had front brakes done, and power steering flush. |
| 157500 mi US $200 |
Ac pulley no longer working , belt shredded . Repaired all at dealer . |
| 78120 mi C $100 |
Car had to be boosted once to start. Replaced battery. |
| 78120 mi C $1200 |
clock changed (didn't work) |
| 84940 mi C $580 |
dead battery and dead alternator |
| 84940 mi | dead battery and dead alternator were replaced |
| 115320 mi A $100 |
Both headlight sockets replaced as headlights have been blosing out every 4-6 months. |
| 131840 mi | Loose earth cable. |
| 91000 mi US $1 |
After 7 years, rain gets down the rear window wiper shaft and "freezes" it such that the motor encounters too much resistance and doesn't go. The fix is to remove rear gate trim and wiper motor cover, and then spray lube the shaft and work the arm free. |
| 100000 mi US $50 |
2 yrs after shop replaced AC condenser and recharged refrigerant, the compressor now will not switch on. So I bought a multimeter and I am now probing around the circuitry to try and figure out why no power to the compressor. Not yet resolved. |
| 100000 mi US $514 |
Subaru A/C system is very thinly built. Shop detected leak in discharge line(from compressor to condensor). Replaced and recharged system. Said no need to replace original receiver/dryer. Blowing nice cold air now. |
| 114000 mi US $13 |
Replaced both front headlight bulbs. |
| 141000 mi US $1500 |
Original starter (solenoid really) finally died. Shop replaced it for about $314. |
| 110000 mi US $1100 |
Sunroof motor failed in October 2010, and was replaced in April 2011. Auto-dimming mirror stopped auto-dimming in summer 2009. Replaced in April 2011. |
| 121000 mi US $225 |
replaced 10 instrument panel bulbs - 1 had burned out, and it is cheaper to do them all at once. |
2001 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 207000 mi US $50 |
Vent control stopped working |
| 210495 mi US $200 |
Replace HVAC fan and relay |
| 168000 mi US $721 |
positive terminal replaced |
| 120000 mi US $3900 |
AC receiver dryer was leaking |
| 180000 mi US $400 |
cruise control actuator had stopped working. |
| 184000 mi US $700 |
Alternator bearings were starting to make noise, and I needed more amperage due some audio system upgrades, so decided to install a bigger alternator. Not really a breakdown, but I think the original alternator was on its way out. |
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