| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2011 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (61%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
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 157 repairs.
2011 Subaru Forester body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4700 mi | Exterior window trim on passenger's side front of rear cargo compartment window - horizontal cracks. Entire piece of glass to be replaced. Known issue - learned about it on forums. Paint damaged by fix, small area repainted by paint shop |
2011 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52000 mi | The sunroof malfunctioned and was repaired under warranty. The glass part somehow hopped over the cloth part (underside) and thereafter was unable to close. |
| 3000 mi | Moon roof (and driver side door) leaks. |
| 6000 mi | Electric moonroof would not close. Moonroof stuck open. Had to be realigned in order to close fully. |
| 39600 mi | Moonroof would not close. Dealer had to reset moonroof control in order to allow it to close |
| 5000 mi | Rear seat recliner button came off, plastic component damaged, had to be replaced |
| 4000 mi | Rattles and squeaks from the cargo hold. Dealer shop removed right trim and headliner. Two of the noises were lessened. One rattle still needs to be chased down. |
| 15500 mi | Rattle in cargo hold. The technician took down passenger side trim and installed wedges between parts of the roof metal. I think that it worked this time. |
| 28700 mi | Top windshield gasket came loose and flapped in wind. Re-attached. I will reglue with silicone if it comes loose again. |
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