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2017 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (1%)
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 73 repairs.
2017 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 14000 mi | Trim under the passenger window replaced |
| 22000 mi | Power lift gate making squeaking noise. Dealer claimed to lubricate it. Lift gate still makes noise and needs to be corrected yet again on the next service visit. Driver seat belt buckle squeaking noise. Dealer could not reproduce. Buckle still makes noise and needs to be corrected on the next service visit. Holding buckle stops the noise. Found reports online of others with same problem. |
2017 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 868 mi $1 |
Rattle in passenger sun visor extension. Fixed by removing extension from visor and adding felt strip to tighten up space when retracted. |
| 21824 mi | Annoying ticking tapping sound in both left and right B-pillars especially when chassis twists when driving over uneven bumps or road. Suspected spot weld splatter friction noise. Sprayed WD40 lubricant at top of B-pillars between sheet metal seams. Rattle gone. |
2017 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| 7000 mi | Passenger side front door guard trim peeling away. Replaced under warranty. |
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