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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 103000 mi | condenser replaced |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 105300 mi US $53 |
A rear window switch needed replacing. Driver could roll window up and down but passenger in rear couldn't roll window up. Mechanic replaced it in under ten minutes so he didn't even bother to charge me for labor. (Part ordered prior) |
| 144000 mi US $900 |
A/C not cooling. Recharging revealed a leak in a/c compressor which was replaced, freon added |
| 147000 mi US $100 |
I could smell a strong coolant odor and a/c didn't seem as cool. Even on max, fan seemed weak. Shop said that O rings that had been previously replaced were loose. The clamps were tightened and system recharged. I shouldn't have been charged for this as the shop warranties its work for a year but the owner was on vacation and acting manager didn't pass info on to front counter. I'm going to return to shop to get payment back and show them the problem hasn't been resolved completely as I still smell coolant but now only sporadically and fan power is still reduced by half when I turn on a/c. |
| 81840 mi C $10 |
Intermittent failure of AC. Due to AC compressor clutch wear. Solution was obtained through searching in forums. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $89 |
LED light switch for fog light repair was $89.00 p/l |
| 52000 mi | We just discovered the seat heaters are not working. Trying to diagnose ourselves:switch vs. element before visit to the dealership |
| 102000 mi US $450 |
Drivers side front-window motor replacement. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 48900 mi US $284 |
drivers side window motor replaced |
| 59200 mi US $130 |
Replaced failed drivers window regulator |
| 90000 mi US $470 |
ac condensor leak |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 113000 mi US $100 |
Dead battery |
| 158000 mi US $60 |
freon |
| 86000 mi US $450 |
Car wouldn't start. Battery did not hold a charge and alternator wasn't charging well. Battery and alternator were replaced. Car starts and runs well now. |
| 164000 mi US $10 |
Replaced left headlight with no low beam. |
| 160000 mi US $120 |
AC weak |
| 93620 mi | Burning oil one liter + between oil changes |
| 80800 mi US $450 |
Freon leak. Repaired, parts replaced, system recharged. |
| 95300 mi US $600 |
A/C did not blow cold air. No leak discovered, recharge of a/c suggested. |
| 90000 mi US $250 |
Light bulb in clock - cost $175, includes time to remove dashboard to replace -- did not repair Light bulb in gear shift - cost $250, includes time to replace -- did not repair |
| 95500 mi | Faulty fuel tank sensor - internal failure. check engine light came on the next week, but just needed to be cleared out. |
| 112220 mi C $20 |
Replaced fog light and two marker lights. It took about 30 minutes to change all the lights. Getting access to the bulbs required removing quite a few parts. |
| 97000 mi US $120 |
A/C had loss of refrigerant. System was topped off. No leak found this time. Probably very small leak. |
| 153000 mi US $175 |
Ambient temperature sensor inoperative. Not only did I not have a reading of outside temperature, but it also affected the control of the level of heat (or lack thereof) in the car. |
| 163800 mi US $220 |
Problem: A/C not making cold air. Solution: Recharge refrigerant. Check for leaks. No leaks found. |
| 75020 mi | Power seat assembly was changed |
| 75640 mi | car battery was chenged |
| 76880 mi C $200 |
After years of low driving milage car battery become week and cannot start the engine |
| 75000 mi US $400 |
CD changer in radio unit would not eject CDs. Unit required replacement for CD function to continue to work. |
| 115000 mi US $129 |
Refrigerant recharge. |
| 116500 mi US $475 |
Starter motor failed and was replaced. |
| 59000 mi | The drivers side window regulator failed so now I get to push the glass down or pull it up by hand while the motor whirls away uselessly. |
| 62000 mi US $325 |
Replaced motor and regulator for driver's side window |
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