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2019 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 13 repairs.
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2019 Subaru Forester repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

182-horsepower 2.5L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD

Subaru Forester in Delaware, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2021

18000 mi
Loose suspension Recall 
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

33000 mi
Thermo Control Valve Failure 
Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

38000 mi

US $500
new rotors and pads at all four wheels. I had to purchase rotors myself because the dealer had none available to sell. 
Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2019 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020

24800 mi
A/C system seals were leaking. system was purged and recharged with new seals 
Nov 2021

52080 mi

C $240
rear wheel bearing (one failed, changed both) 
Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States
Mar 2020 - Mar 2024
Sep 2021

11900 mi
Chrome on door handle delaminated. Repaired by dealer under warranty 
Jun 2022

15000 mi
Chrome on Drivers door handle was coming off. Dealer installed new outside door handle 
Subaru Forester in Hawaii, United States
Apr 2019 - Jun 2023
Jan 2022

23000 mi

US $45
The screeching sound was caused by a small rock between brake rotor and back plate 
Subaru Forester in Washington, United States
May 2019 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020

5000 mi
Rear [power] lift gate not functioning. 

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2019 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

30380 mi
Right rear wheel bearing started making noise. Took to dealer, properly diagnosed and repaired in about 3 hours. No charge still under warranty. 

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2019 Subaru Forester 4-door

4-cylinder CVT AWD

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

29760 mi
Battery replaced. Failed after 2 1/2 years. Stop/Start model Expansion Valve replaced 
Sep 2021

33480 mi
Engine temperature control assembly showed fault 

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2019 Subaru Forester Repair Histories

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