Subaru Forester

"Loose "Exhaust Shield" in the engine area caused noise coming from engine area"

"The exhaust manifold problem was fixed by Subaru."

"Leaking exhaust manifold"

"It developed an exhaust leak, I could smell it when I stopped at a traffic light"

"Catalytic converter heat shield clamp rotted out and replaced to stop rattle."

"Heat shields corroded at clamping bolts. Looks like dissimilar metal reactions ?"

"All windows except driver's window won't operate since several months ago. Probably a fuse problem. Have not taken in for a fix yet."

"the windshield cleaner tank had to be replaced"

"Switch to operate rear hatch door became loose and difficult to engage. Dealer made minor adjustment but it still does not operate correctly."

"My passengers in the front passenger side seat have continuously complain about the seatbelt being very tight and strangling."

"Dead battery"

"The rear camera had to be replaced."

"Ignition would not turn completely off to get key out."

"Takes many attempts to remove key from ignition. Note: this problem is recognized by Subaru and there is a Maintenence Advisory on how to fix it."

"Battery discharging twice"

"recall condenser problem - replaced2x's"

"The sensor for windshield washer fluid is faulty and says I need to add, even when it's full. I left it unfixed. It would have been $370 to replace."

"The transmission carriage broke and all the safety lights lit up, limped over to the dealer and had it replaced. They thought it had seen too much salf during it's prior owner days."

"Position arm failure"

"Continual issues with service dash lights coming on when there is no issue. I have to take it in, though, to be sure there is no issue. I also had a longstanding problem with the rear gate not opening that was very time-consuming (and therefore expensive) to diagnose and fix."

"Battery"

"starting the car - electronic system needed rebooting"

"Battery problems."

"Hatch would not open, rear hatch motor failed . Subaru offered an extended warranty and fixed it with a new motor for free"

"Had 6 mo. Routine checkup done in early May 24, and it was found that the engine seeping/leaking from left and right cam carriers and front cover. Was not leaking on exhaust yet. Re-sealing was recommended prior to state inspection in 10/24 due to possibly failing due to front cover. Repair will commence 6/3/24, with engine having to be removed from car."

"Dead battery that had to be replaced."

"Ignition park switch (for putting the vehicle in park to remove the key from the ignition). Started in March, occasional issue, progressed to complete failure by EO July. The problem was resolved by replacing the lever mechanism ($1100 incl labour)."

"difficulty removing key from ignition. started late 2022. somewhat intermittent with increasing frequency and difficulty of removal. resolved april/may 2023."

"Mass Air flow sensor went out. Could have been worse, but we had to spend time and $ to get it checked out."

"Some problems with the suspension and linkages"

"Damaged/torn right bushing requiring replacement"

"Onset of slight vibration was 50% corrected with rebalancing the wheels. Final correction was to replace lower control arm bushings and realign."

"Front bushing failed and had to be replaced. Noise was alarming. Mechanic told us it was a common Subaru problem."

"Discovered cracked and torn on regular maintenance service"

"They called it a front control arm bushing. It had become loose and was no longer stable. This just happened from normal wear and tear which I think is bullshit. They are just made poorly, and this is a known problem with Forsters that I did not know when I purchased it."

"front lower control arm bushings were worn badly and caused serious vibration issues. Replaced: bushing transverse links, bushings ("front lateral contol arm bushings"), both lower arm assemblies were repaired and necessary alignment performed"

"lower control arm bushings disintegrated, giving loud popping noises. Required complete replacement"

"Vehicle steering wheel and car chatter or rattle at highway speeds when steering left"

"At about 35000 miles, this very gently used car which has never even seen a dirt road needed all new struts (according to the dealer). Expensive repair and very early compared to other cars"

"Clunks frequently heard when turning steering wheel. This especially notable at lower speeds."

"Subaru dealer had to replace rack & pinion assembly"

"already discussed previously - control arm bushings replaced"

"Too much play in left and right control arms"

"Noise/vibration, started at around 54000 miles, had one rear bearing replaced, still noise, had other replaced. Now ok"

"They should not wear out at 60000 miles. Had to spend 1500$ to fix and was told this not uncommon with Subaru. The wheels started humming at higher speeds. Both back tires"

"Loud humming noise from rear starting in Sept 2023. RR wheel bearing was replaced in Feb 2024"

"Right rear wheel bearing began making a low humming noise. Dealer replaced bearing under warranty. Left rear wheel bearing failed same way 6 mos later. Also replaced under warranty"

"Both rear wheel bearings went out at around 75000 miles. Both were replaced at a local shop."

"Replaced left rear wheel bearing. This is the third one we have had to replace since we bought this vehicle. All were on different wheels. Still less than 100,000 miles on it."

"Both rear wheel bearing assemblies needed to be replaced."

"Noise and vibration. Left rear wheel bearing replaced. 5 months later, same thing on the right rear"

"Rear wheel bearings both rear wheels noisy. Had to replace them"

"I have had to replace both rear wheel bearings, first the left side one, at 32,000 miles (Under warranty) and more recently, the right side one at 93,000 miles."

"All four wheel bearings failed within the past year. I have had to replace all of them, and at considerable cost and down-time."

"Rear left wheel bearing began making noise and had to be replaced."

"The A/C was not working properly the day I bought the car. And I finally took it in and asked them to check it out fix the issue. The dealer replaced the cooling system for free!"

"The a/c was under recall and the compressor was replaced profilactivly"

"The AC compressor was leaking but we were out of the Subaru extended warranty period for this known issue. Fortunately we had bought a Service Contract because we do not drive much. It covered the $1700 repair."

"AC stopped cooling. Had to replace compressor."

"It stopped working. I was able to get it repaired"

"Fixed as soon as dealer was notified"

"A/C stopped working at about 87000 miles. Brought back to dealership. The A/C compressor had a short circuit and had to be replaced. It is now operating normally."

"When it is really hot outside, the climate control only kicks the AC on when I run it full blast on LO. It doesn't seem to work when, say, I am trying to maintain a temperature around 72 degrees."

"Intermittent failure to cool. Will work fine for a while and then start blowing warm air. Had it in to the dealer three times and they can't locate the problem."

"Started making noise but still cooled. Replaced under extended warranty"

"This was the second time this problem arose since 2017"

"Failed. Leaking so bad that Freon escaped completely"

"Stopped cooling properly."

"Evaporator coil leaked all the the freon out on the ground and I had to replace all of it. The air conditioning didn't work."

"no cooling in hot weather, dealer daignosed low freon, tighted all conections, recharged system with dye to detect leak, no leaks so far about 30 days."

"stopped blowing cold"

"The fan speed would fluctuate for heating or cooling. Turned out to be a faulty Blower motor resistor."

"...a/c requires refrigerant top off yearly."

"Compression valve"

"We have had the ac unit replaced. Every year it costs at least $1,000 because the AC unit quits working. I filed a complaint and they wouldnt stand behind it because its a different problem with the ac each time."

"I could see what looked like faint smoke coming from the air vents. Subaru fixed it free. They had extended the warranty for the ac."

"There was a recall and it was fixed."

"Started AC on a hot day in March and it didn't work. Refrigerant was gone. No leak identified, o-ring replaced. So far, so good."

"air conditioner gradually becomes less cooling. Refrigerant added lasts a few months, then gradually doesnt keep up with our states hot climate."