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2009 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
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 322 repairs.
2009 Subaru Forester brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 42560 mi $600 |
Front left brake caliper replaced (one piston blocked). |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 58300 mi US $300 |
Driver's-side caliper sticking, causing abnormal pad wear. Replaced caliper, front brake rotors, front brake pads. Replaced brake fluid & bled system. |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
Front break pads, rotors, calipers replaced. |
| 76700 mi US $350 |
Rear rotor and pads corroded due to leaking rear brake lines. Later found to be a recall. |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $270 |
Replaced pads rotors and one front right brake caliper |
| 79000 mi US $1104 |
pads & rotors front, pads rear and right front caliper. |
| 58000 mi US $90 |
Faulty safety neutral switch. After driving two hours to reach the dealer, they didn't have a required special tool. I bought the part from them and will have it installed by a dealer that has the tool. |
| 58000 mi | Problem with starter engaging. Neutral safety switch replaced. Problem now fixed. |
| 79000 mi US $600 |
Rear brakes were stuck on and completely worn down, had to replace brake pads and shoes, re-work and lubricate the joint that applies the brakes. |
| 93000 mi US $250 |
brake calipers on front wheel was stuck on, had to be removed, cleaned and oiled and new brakes and rotors put on. |
| 108000 mi US $800 |
brake calipers were stuck on, had to replace as well as new brake pads, rotors etc. |
| 108000 mi US $1100 |
brake line leak |
| 121000 mi US $15 |
Replaced both front brake calipers. Flushed brake system with new brake fluid. Driver side rear brake stuck (outside pad not moving) and once car was driven for about 20 minutes, made loud squeal noise and smelled like hot burning brake pads. Disassembled, cleaned, and lubed everything then reassembled. |
| 135000 mi US $15 |
The left rear brake was making noise and smelling like brake pad was rubbing on the disc. Disassembled and discovered the pad was sticking. removed all parts and cleaned, lubed everything then reassembled. Test drive was satisfactory. |
| 47683 mi C $453 |
Brakes were pulsing and making grinding noise. |
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