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2009 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 322 repairs.
2009 Subaru Forester transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 55800 mi $1500 |
Replace the viscous center differential |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $30 |
Went to dealer to have differential oil changed. They would only do rear diff as the front diff dipstick was stuck in filler tube and would not come out. I bought a new one and with much effort removed the stuck one. The original was corroded. |
| 118000 mi US $265 |
Took my Forester in to have differential axle seals replaced. 4 days after I noticed a strong smell of diff fluid. Took it back to dealer after Christmas and they found that tech had not tightend seal cover properly. Found loose axle nut |
| 124500 mi | Previously replaced right axle seal leaking,when removed found it had been torn on install.Replaced under warrenty. |
| 33260 mi | drive shaft noise due to loose part |
| 29000 mi | Rough shifting transmission. Was told Forester transmissions often become rough with wear and that the shifting fell within factory specifications. |
| 77000 mi | Diff was squeeling. |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 145hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 62000 mi $650 |
Center differential was broken. It was not replaced but repaired |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 78300 mi US $250 |
Torn Driver's side CV boot. Replaced. Shop did alignment as well. |
| 28000 mi | The stick shift frequently sticks and refuses to go into reverse. Dealership says that it's just the nature of the transmission and there's nothing they can do. |
| 127000 mi US $4000 |
Replace Transmission |
| 37000 mi US $5250 |
Discovered transmission case was cracked after brakes were replaced, apparently due to getting a flat tire on the highway a couple of weeks earlier. Covered by warranty. |
| 91000 mi US $740 |
Also replaced leaking driveshaft seal. Total includes.other fluid and filter annual maintenance. |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48000 mi US $750 |
Slipping in transmission. Transmission flushed. |
| 92000 mi | Car shifts really rough going into 3ed gear (automatic). Transmission can't seem to find correct ratio and shifts up too soon. |
| 53000 mi | Vehicle had a whine from about 5 to 50mph or so, after which it was drowned out by wind/road noise. The noise changed pitch with speed. The dealer dx the problem as faulty transfer gear and tailshaft bearings and replaced under warranty. |
| 91500 mi US $600 |
Replacement of sensor system |
| 24000 mi | New axles. |
| 94700 mi US $350 |
Lines to transmission were leaking, had to be replaced. |
| 22000 mi | Leaking seal on front axle at transmission - seal ordered. Transmission seal on front axle replaced and leak was eliminated. |
| 66000 mi US $1550 |
2 transmission lines between tranny and cooler behind radiator were corroded and leaking, both were replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $40 |
Replaced propeller shaft (driveshaft) due to worn center carrier bearing. |
| 72000 mi | Car had flashing “at oil temp” light after a rough 1-2 upshift under normal acceleration. Dealer diagnosed an at temp sensor failure which required an internal wiring harness replacement. Dealer upon disassembly realized that the valve body required replacement as an electronic component there had failed. Was covered under enhanced emissions warranty and was no charge. |
| 150000 mi US $1300 |
transmission stopped working. Installed a used transmission. |
| 12000 mi | Pin point hole in cv boot. Boot replaced. |
| 108900 mi C $250 |
Crankshaft boot leaking so was replaced |
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