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2016 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (5%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (3%)

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2016 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD

39000 mi CVT leaking from oil pump. Dealership performed chain pump reseal. 
24000 mi Replaced leaking transmission gasket 
22000 mi transmission was leaking, replaced seal 

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2016 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD

16740 mi Noise of rotating parts when the vehicle was moving. The dealer had to order the tranmission parts and replace them. 
114000 mi CVT Transmission Replaced 

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2016 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

90000 mi

US $1400
throw out bearing went, installed new throw out bearing and clutch, cv axle was seized so repaired that as well 

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2016 Subaru Forester Transmission Problems

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