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 |
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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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
033102 | 03/31/2003 | 10001353 | Jumper connector kit. *tt | 04/30/2003 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
080697 | 08/06/1997 | 604590 | Subject regarding vehicles with trailer hitch wiring harness. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
010701 | 07/01/2001 | 623180 | This bulletin involves accessories update, on the forester. *jb | 10/26/2001 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
070103 | 07/01/2003 | 10002990 | Stop 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. engine | 10/03/2003 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
2000 | 02/01/2000 | 610109 | Brief information pertaining to the select monitor cartridge. *tt | 04/17/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
10 | 05/14/2002 | ||
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 | |||
07/01/2011 | 1 | ||
Subaru forester xt. consumer states that he has experienced repeated problems with the turbo version *tgw | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
09/08/2003 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
10/10/2001 | 1 | 08/07/2001 | |
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
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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PA | BETHLEHEM | FAULKNER SUBARU |