This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Head gasket, radiator failed suddenly while going 65 on hwy (115K). Had new radiator, heads resurfaced/HG replaced, etc. Now less than 15K later (128K) head gasket leaking again.
On February 13, 2019 my transmission fluid light started flashing, when I was driving home. I stopped to by the fluid but couldn't find out where to fill it up at and the dipstick was stuck. I was driving around 40 mph.. I took it to my mechanic and asked him to check it out. He said it wasn't the fluid that was the problem it was the transmission. Previous to this the light never flashed and when my check engine light goes on I do get I checked to see it its serious or not. Chat conversation start 76K people like this cars 7:55 pm hi, I bought a used 2007 Subaru Forester and it has required a couple of large repairs that you wouldn't expect. In 2015 I had to replace the oil head gasket at relatively low miles 70K and now in 2019 at 104K miles I have to replace the transmission. Is common in the Subaru? thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Blown head gasket. 2007 Subaru Forester 2.5xt. 54K miles. Problem presented itself violently as I was driving on freeway. Suddenly engine temp-gauge fluctuates and starts to rise. Pull over, coolant is forcefully exiting overflow tank. Shut car down, temp gauge drops quickly. No external signs of leaking coolant with subsequent refill and testing. After coolant warms up (3 minutes idle) coolant begins to violently exit radiator cap (when off) or overflow tank. Exhaust very sooty. Shakes my confidence in Subaru and their engineering to have a head gasket blow this early. Subaru coolant conditioner is a re-branded stop-leak. Was looking at the new brz, now I will not be buying and do not recommend Subaru unless manufacturer acknowledges and makes an effort to remedy the situation.
The fault indicators came on and the error code P2441 was present both at the first occurrence and at the second occurrence at 105,000 miles. At the second occurrence the price for fixing the problem was set at $2123. At this price and guessing at the price of other parts the car's replacement value should come to around $200,000. This is a common problem pervasive to all Subaru, not just Foresters, featuring a turbo charged engine.
Head gaskets on engine started to leak. I was told that this is a very common occurrence on the 2007 Foresters. Why was there no recall for this issue?
Both cylinder head gaskets leak oil and coolant. All hoses are brittle. The dealer estimates $3000 dollars for repair. The vehicle has 60000 mile power train warranty. Subaru customer service has offered $500 assistance which is too low. Do other Subaru Forester owners have reported similar issues?
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