| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
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 183 repairs.
2005 Subaru Forester body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 41540 mi | Motor for the moonroof had to be replaced. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 117000 mi US $800 |
Windshield area was rusting out requiring replacement of metal to stop leaks of water. |
| 48000 mi | Sunroof cables have broken. Estimate is $1200-$1500. Will not repair this until next spring. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 12000 mi | Squeak in dashboard, fixed under warranty |
| 60000 mi US $190 |
Fog light brackets totally rusted out and had to be replaced with Subaru parts. I live near the ocean. |
| 109000 mi | Window failed to create a seal due to bad gusset. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 41000 mi | Vehicle needed rubber mirror/glass junction covering replaced. Due to an error at dealership from the rotor issue, got them to cover the part for free. |
| 85000 mi US $110 |
Hood latch would not close, needed to replace |
| 17000 mi US $24000 |
sunroof |
| 90000 mi US $250 |
Trim - well in door loose |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Sunroof would not close. It was due to the inside screen being off of the track. |
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