Subaru Forester

"The original compressor failed and had to be replaced in July of 2024"

"I had to have a new AC compressor"

""AC stops working after 20 minutes. recharged freon. problem remains, expected to be $2500 to fix, so have not fixed it""

"after doing 120,000 service where the serpentine belt, idler pulley and other related items on a long trip the A/C clutch gave out so the whole A/C compressor needed replacement. the vehicle being 11 years old and with an average of 12.000 miles per year in a northeast environment it was not un expected for this part to fail especially after getting a new drive belt and that may have stressed the components along with the long trip and very hot conditions."

"AC wasn't working, compressor changed and problem resolved."

"The AC Compressor wasn't working properly in summer of 2024, so we immediately fixed it for about $1,300."

"The condenser and compressor gave both had to be replaced since we bought it in 2021 and both have had to be fixed again within a year of the original fix. The compressor had to be replaced again and the condenser o-rings had to be replaced within months of the original fix. We had all the repairs done at the local dealership."

"lost its cooling capability"

"A/C started blowing hot air..it took two trips to repair shop before we finally had to pay for a new a/c compressor"

"The ac is not working on the drivers side"

""A/C works well, then stops. If I turn it off and back on 20 minutes later it worked again. Then it completely stopped and had to be repaired. Subaru tried twice, same problem again. Finally went to A/C expert outside Subaru and they fixed it.""

"Automobile a/c system only works intermittently in cooling mode"

""check engine light came on, my son got $195 diagnostic at Goodyear, who recommended catalytic converter replace for $2500. Took to my mechanic, could not duplicate and have had no problems for the past year with check engine light""

""Air conditioner runs for about 15 minutes then just blows hot air, haven't fixed it because of cost""

"A/C isnt blowing cool air. Its being tested for a leak but service center isnt sure of that until I drive it for a few months."

"Minor leak found and repaired. Refrigerant refilled."

"I have had to recharge the refrigerant every 2 years for 6 years"

""This would be only the second time since the car was purchased new (11-'13), that the a.c. failed to cool sufficiently. It is not diagnosed at this time, but recharge of Freon is suspected.""

"AC suction hose line was finally replaced. Item was on backorder for 21 months."

"Since I bought it in 2020, the AC required recharging every spring, and failed intermittently over the summers. It required 4 attempts over 4 years to fix it."

"Leaky gaskets masked compressor issue"

"Refrigerant leaks started a few years ago, needed a few visits to rectify the problem."

"Needed to be filled twice a year"

"Both control arm bushings worn at less than 60000 miles cost $300 each to replace."

"Front lower control arms needed replacing."

"I outlined all three problems in the prior request for info."

"Could not turn key in ignition"

"Rear shocks blew out under regular load"

""Had to remove & replace rear suspension shock/strut, both sides""

"I first noticed the knocking sound at about 90,000 miles. After replacing the struts, I continued to hear a knocking noise within the next 5000 miles. I took the car to a different mechanic who said the struts had come loose and had not been attached properly. Last week I took the car in again for the same issue. This time the banging was coming from the axle. So Firestone did 2 axle replacements."

""While jacking up the car for the tire rotation I just mentioned I heard a loud, horrendous BANG! The right rear spring broke after being extended as I jacked up the car. It was replaced free under a recall. I had an appointment for that recall but never made it as I did not want to wait weeks driving with a broken spring.""

"Control arm bushing badly worn; causing vibration at 60+mph; required replacing control arm; steering knuckle broke during installation; wheel bearing bad; required replacing entire hub."

""numerous problems such as several oil leaks, steering linkage replacement, app $10,000 of above routine maintenance items in the last 2 years---now looking at what to try to replace this vehicle with...i would have to pull the records and talk more with someone about this vehicle...too many to list here! i seriously think we got a lemon year or vehicle...feel free to reach out to me if you want more info!""

"failure of tie rod"

"shaking over 50mph"

"The car made a loud noise at highway speeds. It was like this for a while before we had the wheel bearings replaced."

""Noticed minor steering wobble/shaking. Garage diagnosed failure of rear hub bearings, replaced left and right assembly. Seemed to resolve wobble, but pricey. Online research suggests that early failure (70,000 miles?) on 2014 Forester not unusual.""

"Noise emanating from the rear. Diagnosed as wheel bearings. I replaced both rear wheel bearing assemblies."

""rusted, frozen""

"It started at about 93000 miles as a noise coming from the rear of the car as if it was another revving engine. Both rear bearing huns needed replacement. We had them replaced this month"

"Complete wheel bearing replacement was very expensive"

"Rumbling noise when car was in motion -- rear wheel bearings were shot -- replacement parts took longer than expected on order"

"Noisy front (left, driver-side)bearing; first noticeable 2024"

"Had to replace both front bearings"

""Right rear wheel started making noise, diagnosed as wheel bearing. Bearing replacement cost $700""

"Seam split open causing leak"

"Bad wheel bearing discovered by a mechanic."

""The clock spring relay was corroded. I don't understand, as this car is always garaged so how did it get corroded? Brought the car in for horn failure, I've since learned that any buttons on the steering wheel will fail, in time, without replacement of the clock spring. I could do without the radio/phone controls, but the horn is kinda important. Yikes. Cost me $867 with my Costco 15% discount.""

"O2 sensor light comes on randomly. I reset codes and its good. More annoying than anything. Does not affect vehicle performance"

"Mice have chewed sections of wiring harness under the seat and under the hood. They have even chewed the body panel around the wheels."

"Rear wheel bearings, both."

"Bad automatic transmission oil pump. I was able to drive it home and I called a tow truck to take it to the dealer."

"Cam shaft leaking?"

"The car burns oil. I have to add oil in between oil changes."

"Front suspension required almost total replacement of A arm, ball joints, and shock/struts"

""The key locks in place a number x per month. Just have to sit to allow the vehicle to register its turned off. Most times then it releases the key. The heat shield has been rattling for years! Took it to be secured but it alway loosens again and again. Had dealer look into it as well as independent commercial muffler shops and it replaced, tightened and still rattles after a couple of months.""

"Front axle"

"Body become loose from the chassis; oil leak"

"Consumes 2 quarts of oil between changes"

"An Oil sensor comes on and off randomly. After which it may not come on again for a month. In all cases dip stick checks show oil at correct levels."

"Low tire pressure light came on when all tires were fully inflated"