Subaru Forester 2003
Model Forester made in 2003 by Subaru got 203 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, child seat and digital instrument panel. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts and suspension. The car has one 2.5 engine.
Model 2003
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 21/27/24 | 23.8768/34.0395/27.5825 | Regular | 970 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD | |
| 2.5 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 21/27/23 | 23.313/34.7783/27.374 | Regular | 1011 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD |
Parts
| Part name | No. recalls | No. bulletins | No. investigations | No. complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 22 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 19 | ||
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 2 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 11 | ||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | 4 | ||
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 2 | 11 | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 10 | ||
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 4 | ||
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| TIRES | 2 | 2 | ||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 2 | ||
| VISIBILITY | 1 | 6 | ||
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | |||
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | 1 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | |||
| ENGINE | 1 | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | |||
| OTHER | 1 | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | |||
| SEATS | 3 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | |||
| WHEELS | 3 |
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BAKERSFIELD | 93313 | SANGERA AUTOMATIVE GROUP | 661-858-6586 |
| CA | LAKE FOREST | 92630 | FRANKS IRVINE SUBARU | 949 837 3500 |
| CA | SANTA ROSA | 95407 | PRESTIGE IMPORTS | 707 545 6602 |
| CA | VENTURA | 93001 | BARBER SUBARU | (805)643-9259 |
| CO | LOVELAND | 80537 | KING | 970-667-8905 |
| CO | MONTROSE | 81402 | FLOWER MOTOR CO. | |
| CT | DANBURY | COLONIAL SUBURA | ||
| CT | MILFORD | 06460 | DAN PERKINS SUBARU, INC. | 203 882 5686 |
| FL | ST. PETERSBURG | 33714 | BERT SMITH OLDSMOBILE, INC. | 727 527 1111 |
| HI | HILO | 96720 | MAZDA SUBARU | |
| IN | FORT WAYNE | 46804 | BOB ROHRMAN'S FORT WAYNE ACURA | |
| MA | ACTON | 01720 | VILLAGE SUBARU | 978-897-1128 |
| MA | ARLINGTON | 02474 | CITYSIDE SUBARU | 7816411900 |
| MA | HANOVER | PLANET SUBARU | ||
| MD | OWINGS MILLS | 21117 | HERITAGE IMPORTS, INC. | 410-581-6742 |
| MT | BILLINGS | 59108 | RIMROCH AUTO | |
| NC | SPRUCE PINE | 28777 | DON SMITH | 828-765-1200 |
| NJ | HAMILTON | 08690 | NITTI'S | 609-5861331 |
| NJ | MORRISTOWN | 07960 | SUBARU OF MORRISTOWN | 973 326 9131 |
| NJ | TRENTON | 08638 | COLEMAN SUBARU | 609-883-2800 |
| NY | PLATTSBURGH | 12901 | BILL MCBRIDE SUBARU | 5185617400 |
| NY | VICTOR | 14564 | VAN BORTEL MOTORCAR, INC | 800-724-8872 |
| NY | VICTOR | 14564 | VAN BORTEL SUBARU | 585 924 5238 |
| PA | FRANKLIN | 16323 | A. CORVELLI SUBARU | 814-437-3068 |
| PA | LIMERICK | 19468 | WELSH SUBARU | 18007533123 |
| PA | WEXFORD | 15237 | SUBURBAN SUBARU AND BUICK | 412-364-1900 |
| VA | SPRINGFIELD | 22150 | SHEEHY SUBARU | 703-451-7799 |
| VA | VA. BEACH | 23452 | RK SUBARU |