2011 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2011

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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%)

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2011 Subaru Forester transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 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

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

62000 mi

US $900
Clutch needed replacing after throw-out bearing failed. Subaru did discount the job 500.00 as I had other car issues in the past. 

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2011 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

45000 mi Replaced transmission with remanufactured transmission 
35200 mi Slight clunking noise when car is put into reverse then driven forward. 
12000 mi Reprogrammed transmission to correct rough shifting during extreme cold. 
42500 mi During routine maintenance, the rear differential was not properly filled. Failed several thousand miles later and was replaced under warranty. 

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2011 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

79360 mi

A $900
Worn components covered under extended warranty 

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2011 Subaru Forester Transmission Problems

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