| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (12%)
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 92 repairs.
2012 Subaru Forester electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| US $500 | Battery needed replacing. Extream cold weather would not crank |
| 68000 mi US $1200 |
A/C Compressor seized over the winter. Replaced. |
2012 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84000 mi | AC not working (blows warm air). Replaced AC Compressor under extended warranty. |
| 26000 mi US $2200 |
AC would get very warm after 1/2 hour of operation. After AC shut down for 15 minutes, it would cool down again for another 1/2 hour. |
| 103000 mi US $1369 |
Sensor replaced for cruise control/traction/check engine, replace some bolts, a headlight |
| 65000 mi US $15 |
One headlight out, replaced both. |
| 29000 mi | Air bag recall |
| 24000 mi | Blows fuses and the windows go up slowly when they go up at the same time. |
| 47000 mi | Long/Slow start issue persisted after software flash. Took vehicle to different dealer, they indicated the flash was not done and performed the flash as well, this time it worked. Not sure if the first dealer actually flashed or not |
| 14800 mi | Backup camera and audio system would not work at times. The dealer claimed that if it did not show this at the dealership they were not allowed to replace the audio unit until if failed completely. |
| 33000 mi | Backup camera and audio system would not work at times. |
| 36500 mi | Passenger airbag had to be replaced. |
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