10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,333 miles

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2005 Subaru Forester drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2005 Subaru Forester Owner Comments

problem #3

Nov 222022

Forester

  • 183,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 183,000.

- West Haven, CT, USA

problem #2

Jan 012015

Forester 4-cyl

  • miles
2005 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shudders in front when executing sharp turns either left, right, driving forward, reverse and at very low speeds.. an inspection revealed the all-wheel valve mechanism housed inside the transmission case needed to be replaced.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #1

Mar 202006

Forester 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
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 door and window opening collapsed, glass flew everywhere. The ceiling collapsed on the passengers' heads. This is a death car.

- Buena Vista, CO, USA

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