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2003 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (1%)
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 261 repairs.
2003 Subaru Forester brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 84000 mi US $280 |
Rear break cylinder seals leaking. Were replaced. |
| 150500 mi US $500 |
Replaced front calipers and rear wheel cylinders as well as pads/shoes and front rotors |
| 172200 mi | Hill holder (manual transmission) not properly disengaging -- had system disabled. |
| 209000 mi | anti lock break sensor was not positioned right during the replacement of the wheel bearing and tire, caused pulsing in breaks when coming to complete stop. took off tire, repositioned sensor and replaced tire |
2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $253 |
Replaced pads, which were thinning. Warped rotors were found at the time of inspection. |
| 131000 mi US $400 |
worn brakes |
| 127000 mi US $300 |
Replace one front caliper; required doing both plus pads. |
| 124200 mi US $260 |
ABS warning light came on continually. Sensor needed to be replaced. |
| 146000 mi US $500 |
Brake pads front & rear, rotors Front, drums rear, cylinder rear, calipers front |
| 75900 mi US $822 |
Grinding/chirping/singing noise from rear of car. Diagnosed by dealership as "parking brake mechanism broken during aftermarket brake install." Replaced PB, rear rotors and pads. Dealership repaired parking brake hardware along with rear rotors and pads. Damage to parking brake mechanism alleged to be the result of third-party brake job. |
| 95000 mi | Driver's side rear caliper sticking (recurring problem) causing scraping. Cleaned and returned. Problem came back within a week, but have not returned for further assessment. |
| 126000 mi | Needed new calipers |
| 182280 mi C $200 |
Rear rotors corroded and parking brake not functioning. |
| 171000 mi US $5 |
Brake calipers front and rear were heavily corroded from road salt applied during winter in Chicago. Caliper pistons were partially frozen and rotors were heavily corroded and out of true. Calipers, rotors, and pads were replaced front F&R |
| 137500 mi US $350 |
Front right brake caliper in stuck position |
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