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2007 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
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 145 repairs.
2007 Subaru Forester electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 143000 mi US $580 |
Bad alternator and battery. Battery would not hold charge and alternator was not providing current. |
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 30944 mi C $326 |
burning smell in car -burnt and melted blower fan motor connector. Connector replaced, melted again and required new motor and wiring. Subaru Canada refused any compensation or aid. totally PO'D with them. |
| 114080 mi C $180 |
first warm day, a/c not working - discharged coolant, couldn't find leak- recharged coolant with a dye. Next time they will know where the leak is. |
| 109000 mi US $1800 |
Battery replaced. |
| 167000 mi US $65 |
Driver window switch became balky. |
| 177000 mi US $25 |
The high beams would not shut off when switched from the stalk while moving. Required a shut down of the car to turn them off. Replaced high beam relay. |
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 129000 mi US $119 |
Hard starting lead to death of battery. Replaced with larger capacity NAPA Legend. Lots of CCAs. |
| 155869 mi US $225 |
Alternator stopped generating sufficient voltage. |
| 230000 mi US $600 |
I’m not sure |
| 172360 mi C $600 |
Battery replaced, tires rotated, side-marker bulb replaced, oil change (synthetic) an oil filter, engine air filter replaced. |
| 38000 mi | Lock on driver's door stopped responding to remote. It could be locked manually. Actuator was replaced in driver's door. |
| 73000 mi US $100 |
Car would not shift out of park. Brake light sensor was replaced. |
| 66340 mi C $380 |
replaced driver window motor. dirty/seized. |
| 66000 mi US $15 |
Both low beams failed one after the other. We keep low beams on at all times so this factors in. Both high beams usable till low beams repaired. Repaired withing two days. |
| 120000 mi US $55 |
Break light switch went intermittent, which prevented transmission from shifting out of park. |
| 102300 mi US $2721 |
plus new battery, replace read window wiper motor, front window switch assorted parts |
| 48360 mi | head light bulb and front light on the left side |
| 70060 mi C $759 |
Alternator failed to charge, replaced Battery too |
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