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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%)

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2012 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 10 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 $262 Worn right front wheel bearing, starting to make noise and vibrate during left turns. Replaced wheel bearing and hub. 

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2012 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

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

42780 mi

C $1000
Replaced LF AND RF wheel bearings. RR was done 3000km ago. 
58280 mi

C $3000
Multiple steering and suspension components replaced 
71920 mi

C $234
left lower ball joint 
100000 mi

US $300
Driver side sway bar end link was broken 
78000 mi

US $684
wheel bearing rubber bushing was going bad so I had to pay $550 there to allow the alignment to be done. Alignment was way out of line instead of close to zero for camber and caster. Dealer didn't fix it under warranty so for the last 3 years, I was so close to selling this car. It was a hazard to drive in winter with the car slip sideways. ABS would start it clacking but I would have to pump the brakes to stop the car. The car stopped using ABS in the the last snow that we had. I'll probably find out how much of a difference was made next winter. 
54000 mi

US $1200
Struts reached end of life and damaged tie rods. 
US $400 Wheels were shaking whole car at speeds over 60mphand car is extremely swaying on curves at freeway speeds. (swaying has not been fixed - waiting for suggestion from Subaru of America - they don't care to much if you crash or kill someone) 

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2012 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

44100 mi Noticed buzz from right side. Turned out to be a bad right wheel bearing. replaced under warranty 

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2012 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems

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