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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 73800 mi US $1100 |
Transmission seal damaged during head gasket repair that occurred just before I bought the car. Seller paid half. Total was $1,100. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 122760 mi C $900 |
leaking rear strut. had to replace both rear struts |
| 125000 mi US $3200 |
difficult to find first and reverse gears. Flywheel was removed and retooled as it was damaged. |
| 136000 mi US $400 |
Cracked boot replaced and another boot that was about to go replaced |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 123000 mi | Diagnostic done: needs: new ball joints, new tires, new steering pump, new transmission. Door latch doesn't work anymore either. No repairs done. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 18786 mi €80 |
20000mls service (oil change, oil filter, spark plugs, air filter, compartment air filter) |
| 23250 mi €30 |
25000mls / oil and filter change |
| 55000 mi | Gear shift stuck and wheels locked-mysteriously fixed after towed to mechanic. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 59975 mi | Replaced transmission. Cracked gears. Warranty replacement. |
| 153075 mi US $3887 |
Solenoids in the transmission went bad during high speed freeway travel. Resulted in CEL and lack of gears at operating temperature. As a result, had to replace the solenoids, the torque converter, and all the fluid. 3rd transmission now... Solenoids in the transmission went bad during high speed freeway travel. Resulted in CEL and lack of gears at operating temperature. As a result, had to replace the solenoids, the torque converter, and all the fluid. 3rd transmission now... |
| 140000 mi US $230 |
AWD clutch was binding when turning left or right. Shop drained and flushed the transmission to resolve the problem. Tires grab when turning sharply in either direction. I suspected the sealed silicone awd clutch but mechanic flushed trans fluid and freed up internal clutches to resolve the problem. |
| 75020 mi | Transmission shifting hard |
| 69000 mi US $360 |
Boot was broken, changed driver side front axle |
| 114000 mi US $110 |
Replace transmission cooling tube because of a pinhole leak. |
| 68000 mi | failing rear transaxle |
2005 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder manual 4WD
| 55180 mi $50000 |
Clutch disc was found slightly damaged when the car was in the repair shop for new pistons and rings. It was replaced. |
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