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2003 SUBARU FORESTER in New Town, CT
Tl* - the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. the vehicle¿s failure occurred on four occasions. the mechanic stated that the head gasket needed to be replaced. the contact called a subaru dealer and north american subaru. the contact s...read more / reply »
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Pewaukee, WI
Took forester into subaru dealer for 3k oil change; was told that almost all of my anti-freeze was gone and that the head gaskets were leaking, needing replacement at $1500. miles on vehicle: 78k, purchased 6/02 new, all maintenance perfo...
2000 SUBARU FORESTER in Rochester, NY
2000 subaru forester with a slipping transmission. when in drive, i depress the gas pedal and go nowhere. just hear a shrieking. its been coming on for a month now and now has gotten so bad i dare not drive it. it is in the shop now and w...
2002 SUBARU FORESTER in Marinette, WI
When traveling 60 mph the car suddenly looses acceleration, like it is slipping into neutral. at first, i could remove my foot from the gas, allow the car to coast and slow, and then re-apply gas, and it would accelerate again. now when i...
2007 SUBARU FORESTER in Schuyler, VA
2007 subaru forrester with manual transmission. the engine surges when driving down hill (not under load) and you are giving just enough throttle to keep up speed. it causes the car to have a jerking back and forth motion. since people p...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Pueblo, CO
There are two problems with the 2006 subaru forester that i have. it has less than 5000 miles on it and continually fails to start, whether from a cold start or a warm start. the engine will attempt to crank but will not catch and actually ...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Pueblo, CO
There are two problems with the 2006 subaru forester that i have. it has less than 5000 miles on it and continually fails to start, whether from a cold start or a warm start. the engine will attempt to crank but will not catch and actually ...
2002 SUBARU FORESTER in Prairie Village, KS
2002 subaru forester hesitates and lurches dangerously as if fuel is not getting to the engine. when pulling on to a street or highway, the vehicle won't pick up speed and creates a safely hazard and potential rear end accidents.
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Baltimore, MD
Dt*: the contact stated upon opening the driver door, there was a smell of burning plastic inside the vehicle. the interior dome light also did not illuminate upon opening the door. upon opening the passenger door, the contact noticed tha...
2001 SUBARU FORESTER in Eugene, OR
Blown head gaskets, cracked short block, and o2 sensors all replaced at around 100,000 miles. o2 sensors replaced twice. unknown when problem first occurred and which was cause and which effect. head gaskets should be covered by program ...
2002 SUBARU FORESTER in Bennington, NE
Metallic, grinding noise from right rear wheel. when parked for a week, refused to move - frozen in place. after much acceleration, the car was able to move. noise grew and grew to a shrieking pitch. technician diagnosed it as a failure...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in New Cumberland, PA
Vehicle leaking oil at front seals and getting onto the exhaust system.
1999 SUBARU FORESTER in Larchmont, NY
Consumer complaint concerning 1999 forester gas mileage. the consumer stated he experienced problems with the transmission, brakes, a knock sensor, a squeak in the cargo panel and the catalytic converter.
1999 SUBARU FORESTER in Larchmont, NY
Consumer complaint concerning 1999 forester gas mileage. the consumer stated he experienced problems with the transmission, brakes, a knock sensor, a squeak in the cargo panel and the catalytic converter.
1999 SUBARU FORESTER in Larchmont, NY
Consumer complaint concerning 1999 forester gas mileage. the consumer stated he experienced problems with the transmission, brakes, a knock sensor, a squeak in the cargo panel and the catalytic converter.
1999 SUBARU FORESTER in Larchmont, NY
Consumer complaint concerning 1999 forester gas mileage. the consumer stated he experienced problems with the transmission, brakes, a knock sensor, a squeak in the cargo panel and the catalytic converter.
2004 SUBARU FORESTER in Encino, CA
2004 forester xt stalled, had loss of power during acceleration and jerked violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times but they were unable to diagnose and repair the problem.
2004 SUBARU FORESTER in Encino, CA
2004 forester xt stalled, had loss of power during acceleration and jerked violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times but they were unable to diagnose and repair the problem.
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Gainesville, FL
I recently had an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous incident with my 2003 forester, at, of all places, the local toyota dealership. i had stopped to discuss a service appointment. upon leaving, my forester would not start, but exhib...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Gainesville, FL
I recently had an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous incident with my 2003 forester, at, of all places, the local toyota dealership. i had stopped to discuss a service appointment. upon leaving, my forester would not start, but exhib...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Gainesville, FL
I recently had an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous incident with my 2003 forester, at, of all places, the local toyota dealership. i had stopped to discuss a service appointment. upon leaving, my forester would not start, but exhib...
2005 SUBARU FORESTER in Ontario, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on any road condition, when depressing the brake pedal, the abs light illuminated resulting in longer stopping distance. this occurred intermittently. the vehicle was driven to the deal...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Chesterfield, MO
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated. the dealership determined the harness assembly underneath the floor board was not long enough to maintain a connection and recommended a kit be installed. after the kit was installed,...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Chesterfield, MO
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated. the dealership determined the harness assembly underneath the floor board was not long enough to maintain a connection and recommended a kit be installed. after the kit was installed,...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Lincoln, CA
We purchased a 2006 subaru forester taking delivery of the car we noted that subaru included yokohama tires to which we complained we felt that these tires were less than adequate. the dealer countered that these were good tires and that ...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in University Heights, OH
1998 subaru forester's tire blew out. when the tire blewout it caused the vehicle to go off the roadway and strike a construction cone, delineator post and south ditch. the vehicle left rear quarter panel, taillight and bumper were dama...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Saranac, NY
2003 forester for past 2 years the air bag light stays on after starting about once a month. subaru technician found that the air bag connector under drivers seat was loose and he plugged it back in. that fixed it for about a month. since t...
1999 SUBARU FORESTER in Valencia, CA
We have a 1999 subaru forester with a 2.5 l engine. we got a recall notice 2-2004 regarding external coolant leaks at the engine cylinder head gaskets. this recall covered vehicle years 1999-2002 or 4 years of vehicles. we took the vehicle ...
2001 SUBARU FORESTER in Corvallis, OR
Subaru 2001 forester, 71,440 miles, one owner, purchased 04/2000. while driving, grinding noise from rear of vehicle. talked with subaru and two independent garages, and all with same conclusion - defective wheel bearing. all stated this...
2001 SUBARU FORESTER in Ellington, CT
1) grinding noise when accelerating especially going up hill. 2) 4wd differential failure 3) differential can only be replaced as part of the whole transmission. 4) vehicle only has 86300 miles, seems like a transmission/differential sh...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Fairbanks, AK
March 16th 2006. 5:00 pm. it had snowed earlier that day. witness claims the 2003 subaru forester slid in a curve into an on coming lane. unit spun around and was hit in the left rear corner(tail light section) shoving the rear body panel a...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Raleigh, NC
2003 subaru forester purchased may 2003 1. brakes did not feel correct - low brake pedal 2. made appointment at aaa auto mark car care center for brakes to be checked 3. aaa auto mark car care center person said that our master cylind...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Fairbanks, AK
March 16th 2006. 5:00 pm. it had snowed earlier that day. witness claims the 2003 subaru forester slid in a curve into an on coming lane. unit spun around and was hit in the left rear corner(tail light section) shoving the rear body panel a...
2001 SUBARU FORESTER in Unknown, DC
Consumer 2001 forester accelerator pedal sticks.
2001 SUBARU FORESTER in Austin, TX
I was backing out of a parking place. my 2001 subaru forester suddenly accelerated. i had not put my foot on the accelerator pedal. i could not make the car stop with the brake although i practically stood on the brake. my right leg was ...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Pacific Grove, CA
What idiot determined that a yellow warning light concerning the status of the passenger-seat airbag should be on 100% of the time? what possessed that same idiot to require the color yellow for such light(s)? why can't the light be dim...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Saint Gabriel, LA
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out at various speeds the vehicle hesitated without warning. the hesitation occurred intermittently each time. upon inspection the dealership was unable to remedy the problem. the manufacturer was n...
2000 SUBARU FORESTER in Rockville, MD
Steering locked up twice while driving, both times shortly after making sharp right turn out of home driveway. the first time, the driver was unable to turn the steering wheel at all after making the hard right turn out of the driveway. th...
2005 SUBARU FORESTER in Concord, NH
On several occasions while using the cruise control the vehicle deceleration lever, which subaru labels "coast" was depressed. the vehicle slowed to the desired rate of travel and the lever was released. the cruise control system was supp...
2000 SUBARU FORESTER in Las Vegas, NV
Left wheel bearing went out may 2004. paid approx. $1300 to repair it at a subaru dealership. right wheel bearing went out sept 2005. paid approx $450 to replace it at a subaru certified repair shop. now may 2006, left wheel bearing has gon...
2001 SUBARU FORESTER in Indianapolis, IN
When i shift into drive (any of the drive gears), the car hesitates to engage (move forward) for anywhere between 2-3 seconds and up to 1 minute. this does not happen when shifted into reverse. the wait time is random so i never know how ...
1999 SUBARU FORESTER in Wellsboro, PA
Dt*: the contact stated fuel leaked onto the ground while filling the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by the contact who determined the fuel filler pipe was rusted. the plastic covering around the filler pipe became clogged with road...
1999 SUBARU FORESTER in Clarkston, WA
After purchasing my 1999 subaru forester, at 67,000 miles the left rear wheel bearing began to fail. this appears to be a common event judging from the complaints i have researched from various internet sources. instead of recalling the d...
2000 SUBARU FORESTER in Chagrin Falls, OH
If i place my 2000 subaru forrester into drive it will not move, it will sit there for several minutes until suddenly it jerks forward into gear. place into reverse it works well, moves in reverse. place into drive, lightly press the a...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Weymouth, MA
Dt*: the contact stated there was a pining noise in the engine, when the vehicle was first started in cold weather. the noise stopped after two minutes. the dealership determined this was normal operating conditions, although there was a...
2002 SUBARU FORESTER in Juneau, AK
We purchased this low-mileage vehicle (~11k miles) 2nd hand from local subaru dealer mid-feb 2006, & noticed only rough shifting when engine is cold- no other problems. today, while turning left at low speed, the car suddenly accelerated, ...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Durham, NH
2006 forester low beam headlights failed to provide sufficient light for safe travel. ** to nvs220**** the head light unit has a grooved, straight-line designed at the top of the glass area that apparently causes the room darkening effec...
2005 SUBARU FORESTER in Buena Vista, CO
On march 20, 2006, the symmetrical all wheel drive system of my 2005 subaru forrester xt failed, the vehicle fishtailed and drifted, resulting in a rollover, and severe bodily injury. the vehicle was so flimsy, it was disgusting. every do...
2005 SUBARU FORESTER in Buena Vista, CO
On march 20, 2006, the symmetrical all wheel drive system of my 2005 subaru forrester xt failed, the vehicle fishtailed and drifted, resulting in a rollover, and severe bodily injury. the vehicle was so flimsy, it was disgusting. every do...
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