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2013 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 39 repairs.
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2013 Subaru Forester engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

56957 mi Because of excessive oil consumption, Subaru replaced the short block and all associated gaskets. 

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2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

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

91000 mi

US $390
hard starts changed spark plugs and cleaned throttle body 
99000 mi Engine failed the oil consumption test need a short block basically got a rebuild 
103000 mi

US $660
Had to replace two mufflers due to corrosion and rust damage 
18600 mi Engine lite, traction control and cruise light came on. Dealer cleared codes. Moisture in evap system after 45 miles in 5-inch-deep snow. Dealer never saw before. Light returned after repair. Replaced canister. 
Leak on Passenger side cam-carrier. Had to drop the entire engine to get to it. 
18900 mi A few times engine took long to crank in normal weather. Dealer diagnosed low noise threshold at ignition and performed a ECU reprogramming. 
18320 mi Engine burns oil. Dealer started oil consumption test. 
32860 mi Engine short block replaced after undergoing oil consumption test. 
45880 mi start oil consumption test 
2 mi

US $996
Replaced oxygen sensor, EGR valve, and mass air flow sensor. 
99500 mi

US $2200
Catalytic converter replaced.  EGR valve replaced. Wiper blades replaced. 

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2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

40300 mi

€800
Engine died - main bearings gone, during fast highway driving. Known issue on Subaru 2.0DiT engine - petrol gets into oil during short winter trips (direct injection ONLY engine..., what a foolish idea Subaru) making it too thin to protect bearings under heavy load. Engine changed under extended warranty, but it took 40 working days (!!!) and I had to pay something. 
41540 mi

€500
New engine died again after 2.000km - rod bearing gone, during cruising. Engine changed under extended warranty for the second time, but it took way over 40 working days (!!!) and I had to pay something again. 

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2013 Subaru Forester Engine Problems

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