2001 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2001

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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%)

Chart based on 182 repairs.
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2001 Subaru Forester other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 10 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

116000 mi

US $77
The CEL code PO420 came on in June, but that seems to come on every summer once or twice. It returned after I cleared it, within a month an exhaust leak was audible. Shop replaced gasket in front flange. I cleared code. All ok now. 
138300 mi

US $800
Window wiper in rear needed fluid tubing replaced. Had all done at dealer 800.00. 
78120 mi

C $1200
wiper linkage changed (were slack) 
81220 mi

C $300
rear window windshield "wash" not working; tube cut and reinstalled 

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2001 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

211030 mi

US $75
Replaced front door check Replace rear door check 
60000 mi

US $300
Rear bearings replaced 
211000 mi

US $680
Replaced both rear wheel bearings. The standard Subaru weakness. This is the second time I have replaced them. I wish this car had a sealed bearing cartridge. 

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2001 Subaru Forester 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

151000 mi

US $1725
replace dipstick tube o ring 

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2001 Subaru Forester Other Problems

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