Subaru Forester 1995-2013

Model Forester made by Subaru got 12 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and structure.

Car model


Name Number of models Recalls Bulletins Investigations Consumer Complaints
Subaru Forester 1995 0 0 3 0 0
Subaru Forester 1996 0 0 3 0 0
Subaru Forester 1997 0 0 4 0 0
Subaru Forester 1998 2 1 19 0 134
Subaru Forester 1999 2 1 23 1 156
Subaru Forester 2000 2 0 19 0 99
Subaru Forester 2001 2 0 20 0 168
Subaru Forester 2002 2 1 18 0 117
Subaru Forester 2003 2 3 23 4 203
Subaru Forester 2004 4 2 15 4 278
Subaru Forester 2005 4 1 11 4 61
Subaru Forester 2006 4 2 10 4 78
Subaru Forester 2007 4 1 8 4 100
Subaru Forester 2008 4 1 17 4 31
Subaru Forester 2009 3 4 15 0 110
Subaru Forester 2010 3 2 11 0 223
Subaru Forester 2011 0 2 14 0 88
Subaru Forester 2012 0 2 3 0 59
Subaru Forester 2013 0 0 1 0 0

Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03310203/31/200310001353Jumper connector kit. *tt04/30/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08069708/06/1997604590Subject regarding vehicles with trailer hitch wiring harness. *tt05/06/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
01070107/01/2001623180This bulletin involves accessories update, on the forester. *jb10/26/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
07010307/01/200310002990Stop sale on 2004 forester hood protector. two mounting holes on the underside of the hood, used for mounting the hood protector, have been eliminated. the hood protector should not be installed on 2004 foresters unless inspected. engine10/03/2003
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
200002/01/2000610109Brief information pertaining to the select monitor cartridge. *tt04/17/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1005/14/2002
 The vehicle hesitates when the engine was cool or warmed up. the hesitation occurs at least 10 times a week. *yh *scc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
07/01/20111
 Subaru forester xt. consumer states that he has experienced repeated problems with the turbo version *tgw
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
01/01/19011
 Subaru forester consumer complaining of back pain due to the angle of the headrest. *kb the consumer stated the headrest was angled to push the head forward and down, curving the back into a c and putting pressure on the lower spine. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
09/08/20031
 While driving about 55 mph on the highway abs braking light appeared on the dashboard. there was no collision or injuries. manufacturer was aware of the problem. *ak
STRUCTURE
10/10/2001108/07/2001
 The consumer wanted an explanation as to what subaru meant by problems of vehicle was due to outside influences. *mr the vehicle vibrated heavily when ever it was driven through mud, dust. or snow, which sometimes caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. *ts *jb
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
09/06/2011
 Cpsc#i1190225a. bridgestone dueller htc. consumer stated these are the worst tires ever! very dangerous on wet surfaces and useless on snow. *ln

Car dealers selling


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