| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
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 39 repairs.
2013 Subaru Forester transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 5 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
| 97000 mi US $2450 |
My complaint was a tough (manual) shift from 2nd gear into 3rd. They rebuilt the transmission. It's still not great. |
2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi | The front axle was bad, it was making a clunking noise when turning. They replaced the axle and then that one was defective so they had to replace it again. The dealer was not at fault the original issue was just a bad axle from 60000 miles |
| 91000 mi US $390 |
axle seal was leaking, I also had a recall |
| 2980 mi | ECU and PCM reset |
| 12400 mi | Transmission fluid was over FULL level (from factory). Dealer adjusted it. |
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