2007 Subaru Forester Problems and Repair Histories

Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	35000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	36000	0	Fixed dashboard squeak and replaced a headlight bulb
Jun	2012	64000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	18000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	38000	730	Two cracked plastic "roll-over" vent valves on top of fuel tank were replaced.
Jul	2012	60000	600	A rubber transmission mount was collapsed causing misalignment between the engine and transmission.
Mar	2013	67000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	112000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	133000	0	Bad wheel bearing. Replaced front struts. Check Engine light for Secondary Air Injector valve stuck closed. Front CV joint noise.
Mar	2013	135000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	37000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	45000	127	Fuel injection and and upper plenum service. Prventive.
Mar	2013	64000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007		0	Defective radiator cap allowed pressure to escape and caused car to drive too hot. Dealer says this is a problem w/ the new caps.
May	2008		0	Same repair as previously. Defective radiator cap cause car to drive too hot. Again replaced cap. Car still under warranty.
Jan	2009	29000	0	Radiator cap: antifreeze accumulates under it & causes system to overheat. 3rd radiator cap on this car.
Jun	2009	35000	0	Window screech while being put up or down. Dealer says problem is stabilizer bars. Parts ordered.
Aug	2009	36000	0	Windows screeched going up or down. Dealer replaced stabilizer bars under warranty.
Feb	2011	71000	81	Same old problem: for the 4th time the radiator cap malfunctioned, coolant was lost & the car started to heat up.
Sep	2012	109000	1800	Master bearing of clutch went out; clutch replaced. Timing belt replaced, $1200 of total. Battery replaced.
Mar	2013	117000	0	Catalytic convertor needs replacing. Cost would be $1100. Did not do this repair.

 

Subaru Forester in Maine, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	71000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	73000	61	Rear stabilizer bushings are going to be replaced
Jul	2011	73000	65	Rear stabilizer bushing were worn and were replaced. Two exhaust hangers were also repaired at the same time.
Sep	2011	75000	172	During the 75000 mile service it was discovered the front brakes needed replacing asap. Dealer covered the cost of the brake job as they should have replaced them when I purchased the car in May of this year.
Dec	2012	82000	0	Replaced the variable valve lift oil pressure switch on the right bank of the engine. When the part failed it triggered the check engine light and caused an oil leak. Replaced the left front ball joint.
Mar	2013	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	81000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	90000	232	Valve cover gaskets replace due to oil leak.
Dec	2012	98000	275	Replace rear pads and true rotors.
Mar	2013	99000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007		14	Oil Change. Adjust hill holder. Complaint of jerking at light load light throttle condition. Probably just a trait of this vehicle.

 

Subaru Forester in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	36580		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	42960	600	misfire on 4th cylinder, replaced wires and ignition module
Mar	2013	55800		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	50000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	66000	15	Both low beams failed one after the other. We keep low beams on at all times so this factors in. Both high beams usable till low beams repaired. Repaired withing two days.
Mar	2013	81000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	53000		First odometer entry
May	2012	111500	500	Factory scheduled Timing belt, idlers, chose to replace water pump at this time.
Mar	2013	20000	55	Break light switch went intermittent, which prevented transmission from shifting out of park.

 

Subaru Forester in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011		0	Computer / tranny

 

Subaru Forester in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	36000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	59000	100	Three rattles were repaired. One was in the moonroof track, the second was a loose suspension bracket, and the other was in the rear folding seat latch.
Sep	2012	64000	724	Evap emissions system fault (check engine light). Gas tank vent valve replaced.
Mar	2013	71000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	77000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	105000	1351	replace timing belt, tensioner, all idlers, all belts, water pump, cam shaft seals, crank shaft seal
Mar	2012	111000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	11000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	31000	80	Replaced leaking rear brake cylinder.
Mar	2013	35000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	60000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	61000	300	Two rear self-leveling struts needed replacement. Replaced with Monroe regular struts.
Sep	2012	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	26000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	30000	0	Moonroof not closing properly. Had to order more parts.
Oct	2009	31000	0	Moonroof malfunction
Jul	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	32000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	38000	0	Lock on driver's door stopped responding to remote. It could be locked manually. Actuator was replaced in driver's door.
Sep	2011	73000	100	Car would not shift out of park. Brake light sensor was replaced.
Sep	2012	90000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	37200		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	38440	0	Transmission replaced in August. This was for a trans oil leak from the job.
Jun	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	33000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	37000	0	cracked hose on fuel vapor recovery system was cause of check engine light. Dealer had suggested replacing gas cap first.
Sep	2012	53000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	50000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	50000	0	replaced ecm and fuel pump
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	31000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	60000	214	automatic transmission shift cable replaced
Sep	2012	76000	400	wife's car. Complained about muffler noise and smell of something heating up. Local shop found braces attached to muffler system worn out and small oil leak causing the smell of overheating
Mar	2013	79000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	56000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	67000	0	Check engine light with cruise light flashing. Diagnosed as cat converter fault. Replaced under warranty.
Mar	2011	67000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	46500		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	48360	0	head light bulb and front light on the left side
Aug	2011	57620	1000	all braking pads plus discs needed to be changed
Mar	2013	66960		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Forester in Nebraska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	57000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	69000	0	Check engine light came on. Mechanic cleared codes at no charge. Problem has not recurred.
Feb	2013	77300	450	O2 sensor replaced
Apr	2013	78000		Most recent odometer entry.