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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 140000 mi US $500 |
airbag light on. Replaced clockspring. |
2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 84000 mi US $280 |
Replaced bulb in clock light, which had not operated for several years. Cost $5 -- previous shop had quoted $150. |
| 124000 mi US $38 |
Replaced burned-out driver-side headlight bulb. |
| 132000 mi US $36 |
Headlight burned out. Had it replaced. Not an easy job on the Forester... |
| 143000 mi US $320 |
Leaking AC line replaced. AC recharged. |
| 78120 mi A $400 |
Battery |
| 166000 mi | Sporatic ck engine light still - Code from computer (light off when got there) showed only a possible air filter issue, dirt blown off it by dealer, but did not recommend replacement. |
| 169000 mi US $300 |
replaced both rear struts to be even, drivers side totally leaked out with no bounce left. Ck engine light flashing, Misfiring read, options to replace plug wires or engine coil. Titanium plugs installed Feb 09 - repair pending reviews |
| 180000 mi US $50 |
Air Bag Light ON. Replaced Air Bag controller due to fault code |
| 114580 mi $321 |
Driver door electric window motor replaced |
| 85000 mi US $130 |
Driver's door window motor failed. Replaced window motor. |
| 83700 mi A $650 |
Starter motor intermittently failed to engage on ring gear. Starter motor replaced by workshop. |
| 173000 mi US $450 |
Replaced fog lamp. |
2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 14000 mi US $150 |
dead battery - internal light socket shorted |
| 16000 mi | another dead battery - internal electrical short |
| 130000 mi US $225 |
Security system malfunctioned, draining and depleting battery. Engine would not start due to security system. Dealer diagnosed it, replaced battery, and reset security system. |
| 89000 mi US $1023 |
Driver's window switch and motor failed |
| 179000 mi US $80 |
Drivers side window regulator was replaced. Need to remove the clutch from the compressor although it is not going well. |
| 179000 mi US $370 |
Replaced alternator with used/rebuilt $35. New A/C compressor $285 and charge $50 |
| 93000 mi C $43 |
Burned out headlight (both headlights replaced at the same time) & one driving light (both driving lights replaced at the same time). Other routine maintenance done at the same time at the dealer. |
| 135760 mi C $150 |
Headlight bulbs replaced. |
| 160200 mi US $1200 |
A/C Compressor failed. A/C system had various leaks. |
| 180000 mi US $1000 |
Long overdue repairs to AC system. |
| 199400 mi US $600 |
AC belts and fan needed to be replaced. |
| 204000 mi US $1500 |
Alternator replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $650 |
replace lightbulbs etc... |
| 133200 mi US $30 |
LEVEL OF R134 FREON WAS CORRECTED. |
| 148000 mi US $150 |
Repaired leak in AC system and recharged with refrigerant |
| 173000 mi US $75 |
Drivers window motor seized in up/closed position for close to 8 months, just now fixed. |
| 190300 mi US $5 |
Late last year I DIY changed drivers door mirror / window / lock switch as the old one was acting up. Used to get parts from pick n save so it was basically free. |
| 164000 mi US $130 |
Seat belt warning light stayed on. Dealer said a sensor had become disconnected. They replaced it but two days later it came on and has been on ever since. Needs to go back to the dealer again. |
| 170000 mi US $50 |
Seatbelt light would come on and stay on. Dealer ordered a replacement air bag but it hasn't yet been installed. Air bag has a life-time warranty so no charge - just another trip to the dealer. |
| 171300 mi | Repair appeared to be successful but a couple of weeks later the seat belt light came on again and stayed on. Will be takin it back to the dealer next week. |
| 98000 mi US $212 |
Both headlights failed within a week. Tried to repair headlight myself, unable to do so. Dealer took 1.5 hours. |
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