2002 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2002

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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%)

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2002 Subaru Forester electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (43%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

62760 mi

US $80
Replaced battery 
138700 mi

US $1857
Replaced Starter, 300. 
210000 mi

US $1200
Replaced non-charging Alternator 

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2002 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $1000
Replace air conditioner condenser - corroded out. 
133100 mi

US $450
Install new battery 
253000 mi

US $230
Car refused to start. Replaced battery (maintenance item as battery was 6+ yrs old). Problem not solved. Cleaned grounds and contact points and replaced starter. Found starter solenoid inoperative. 
175000 mi

US $40
The washer fluid pumps went out so I replaced them. 

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2002 Subaru Forester Electrical Problems

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