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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%)

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2017 Subaru Forester transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

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

7000 mi Transmission pan leaking. Dealer made adjustment under warranty. 
4000 mi S# transmission mode kept engine revs well below torque peak, which made no sense given S# mode is "performance mode". 
39000 mi

US $150
CVT failed. Replaced under Subaru 100k CVT extended coverage. 
26000 mi Leak was noticed from transmission pan during normal oil change maintenance. Persisted between changes so they scheduled a time and replaced the gasket under warranty 

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2017 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD

Shudder in car a certain speeds. Dealer checked fluid level in trans.Level was good. 
12400 mi

C $150
CVT transmission was re-programmed. Happy to report the shudder I experienced has completely gone from the car. Issue resolved after EXACTLY ONE year. 
7800 mi Factory initiated TSB effort to confirm CVT filled with fluid to proper level. 0.5L added according to repair report. 

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2017 Subaru Forester Transmission Problems

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