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2007 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2007 Subaru Forester repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 121 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Subaru Forester
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| Subaru Forester in Indiana, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017145000 miUS $400 | Solunoid Oil Leak | ||
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Forester in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 201036500 mi | Dashboard noise. It is intermittant and when I bring it to the dealer they can't hear it. I have been trying to fix it myself. It's better but not completely gone. Fixed dashboard squeak and replaced a headlight bulb | ||
| Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201699700 miUS $1000 | Power steering pump needs to be replaced Radiator burst | ||
| Sep 2016106000 miUS $500 | All 4 links had to be replaced. Front struts were replaced | ||
| Dec 2016108000 mi | Fuels leaking over intake manifold. Estimate $500 | ||
| Mar 2017112000 miUS $200 | fuel injector needed to be replaced. - misfire in the cylinder Shifter bushing were replaced | ||
| May 2017113000 miUS $1500 | Working on Heads. Replaced valves Clutch seized Timing belt wore off. Original repair done by Northeast Motors in New Hampshire. They replaced timing belt and overtightened a guide. It chew through the belt. | ||
| Jul 2017113000 miUS $400 | Rear sway bar rusted through | ||
| Dec 2017117000 mi | Fuel is leaking under the intake manifold | ||
| Feb 2018118000 miUS $550 | Replaced all the fuel hoses. They were still leaking | ||
| Subaru Forester in California, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Dec 201038000 miUS $730 | Two cracked plastic "roll-over" vent valves on top of fuel tank were replaced. | ||
| Jul 201260000 miUS $600 | A rubber transmission mount was collapsed causing misalignment between the engine and transmission. | ||
| Feb 201479000 miUS $65 | The auto dimming mirror was very wobbly/loose on its mount to windshield. Dealer said mirror mount was stripped and replaced the mount that attaches the mirror to the base glued to the windshield. | ||
| Sep 201599000 miUS $113 | A washer limiting the motion of the parking brake was improperly seated after having rear brakes replaced 3 months ago. Washer shifted causing parking brake to engage and I was unable to release with lever. | ||
| Apr 2016107300 miUS $250 | Engine misfiring caused by valves out of adjustment. Dealer recommends valve job (valves require parts replacement to adjust, not simple mechanical screw adjustment) at cost of $4700. Car has manual transmission with Hill Holder feature on clutch. Intermittent unable to move car, forward or backward. Dealer said e-brake too tight and loosened brake cable. Repair unsuccessful. Car back in shop in April, bad master cyl? Engine misfiring. Dealer did fuel injection and throttle body cleaning and replaced spark plugs to correct. Help some, but still some misfire. Said valves needed adjustment or valve job. Hill holder valve intermittent sticking causing brakes to lock up after stopping. Hill holder valve replaced. Credit was given for e-brake adjustment charge on previous visit. E-brake also PROPERLY adjusted. | ||
| May 2016108400 miUS $500 | Check Engine light on/reset by owner/Check Engine light again activated 200 miles later. OBDII indicated "Bank 1 Lean". Dealer wanted to adjust valves at cost of $4500.00. Declined. | ||
| Jul 2016109700 miUS $111 | I replaced Mass Airflow Sensor yesterday (7/6/2016) after researching problem on internet. Replacement took two minutes. Initial drive OK. Have 600 mile trip this weekend to verify if problem corrected. | ||
| Sep 2016112000 miUS $350 | Replace radiator due to leak between plastic tank and aluminum core. Also replaced both cooling system pressure caps and upper and lower radiator hoses. | ||
| Nov 2016113700 miUS $350 | Check Engine lite came on. OBDII kept setting Misfire cyl #4 code. Car would randomly have mild to severe misfire and then return to normal after setting code. Replaced coil and spark plug for cyl #4. | ||
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in Great Britain May 2017 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Aug 201766000 mi£300 | Rear self levelling shock absorbers sagging and leaking oil (MOT advisory). Replaced with Pedders EZ fit kit. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013133000 mi | Bad wheel bearing. Replaced front struts. Check Engine light for Secondary Air Injector valve stuck closed. Front CV joint noise. | ||
| Jun 2013143000 miUS $580 | Bad alternator and battery. Battery would not hold charge and alternator was not providing current. | ||
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jun 201173000 miUS $61 | Rear stabilizer bushings are going to be replaced | ||
| Jul 201173000 miUS $65 | Rear stabilizer bushing were worn and were replaced. Two exhaust hangers were also repaired at the same time. | ||
| Dec 201282000 mi | 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. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Dec 201190000 miUS $232 | Valve cover gaskets replace due to oil leak. | ||
| Dec 2013104000 mi | Front sway bar end links replaced | ||
| Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 200930944 miC $326 | burning smell in car -burnt and melted blower fan motor connector. Connector replaced, melted again and required new motor and wiring. Subaru Canada refused any compensation or aid. totally PO'D with them. Right front strut was leaking - replaced. also, good deal on new tires. no cost- warrenty. | ||
| May 2014102920 mi | originally, #2 cylinder misfiring - diagnosis - spark plugs and leads replaced. timing belt badly cracked and replaced. After this we took it to a Subaru dealer for a 168,000 Km checkover - head gasket replaced,$2,500.00 rear wheel brgs. | ||
| Oct 2014107660 miC $1138 | regular 6000Km service,plus all 4 brake pads/rotors,2 front brake discs, rear cylinder leaking, brake fluid flush. 10% off parts and labour. | ||
| Jan 2015110440 miC $1160 | Clutch seized - throw bearing fried, clutch totally worn (first clutch replacement @176Km) | ||
| May 2015114080 miC $180 | first warm day, a/c not working - discharged coolant, couldn't find leak- recharged coolant with a dye. Next time they will know where the leak is. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada - Sep 2007 | |||
| Sep 200721700 miC $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 Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201488000 miUS $98 | Oil sensor leaks and velve cover gaskets leaks | ||
| Subaru Forester in Arizona, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 2014124300 miUS $3000 | Headgasket failure. | ||
| May 2015167000 miUS $65 | Driver window switch became balky. | ||
| Oct 2015177000 miUS $2100 | The high beams would not shut off when switched from the stalk while moving. Required a shut down of the car to turn them off. Replaced high beam relay. Catastrophic transmission failure. Required replacement in full. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States Dec 2008 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jun 200930000 miUS $50 | oil leak, missing crush ring, owner changed oil and did not replace. noticed leak and smoke at a rest stop. little oil actually lost | ||
| Nov 201586000 mi | Took car in for timing belt replacement, and mechanic reported blown head gasket | ||
| Subaru Forester in New Mexico, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 200712000 mi | 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 200818600 mi | Same repair as previously. Defective radiator cap cause car to drive too hot. Again replaced cap. Car still under warranty. | ||
| Jan 200929000 mi | Radiator cap: antifreeze accumulates under it & causes system to overheat. 3rd radiator cap on this car. | ||
| Jun 200935000 mi | Window screech while being put up or down. Dealer says problem is stabilizer bars. Parts ordered. | ||
| Aug 200936000 mi | Windows screeched going up or down. Dealer replaced stabilizer bars under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201171000 miUS $81 | Same old problem: for the 4th time the radiator cap malfunctioned, coolant was lost & the car started to heat up. | ||
| Sep 2012109000 miUS $1800 | Master bearing of clutch went out; clutch replaced. Timing belt replaced, $1200 of total. Battery replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013117000 mi | Catalytic convertor needs replacing. Cost would be $1100. Did not do this repair. | ||
| Nov 2013131000 miUS $800 | Replaced left wheel bearing, did brakes & re-aligned. Catalytic convertors replaced. | ||
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in New York, United States - May 2011 | |||
| May 201169782 mi | Computer / tranny | ||
| Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Dec 2015129000 miUS $119 | Hard starting lead to death of battery. Replaced with larger capacity NAPA Legend. Lots of CCAs. | ||
| Sep 2016136000 miUS $809 | Pass. side caliper stuck, causing brake pad to wear out quickly. Both calipers, rotors and pads replaced in the front. | ||
| Apr 2017141262 miUS $28 | Leaking spark plug seals and valve cover gasket. Replaced affected seals | ||
| Feb 2018148500 miUS $685 | Leaking front camshaft seals, seals were replaced, timing belt and associated parts + neighboring seals inspected. | ||
| Jan 2019155869 miUS $225 | Alternator stopped generating sufficient voltage. | ||
| Subaru Forester in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 200938000 mi | Lock on driver's door stopped responding to remote. It could be locked manually. Actuator was replaced in driver's door. | ||
| Sep 201173000 miUS $100 | Car would not shift out of park. Brake light sensor was replaced. | ||
| Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201664900 mi | RF outer axle boot damaged/leaking at pre-purchase inspection. Dealer replaced ABS light on. No codes found. | ||
| Subaru Forester in New York, United States Feb 2014 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Nov 201445000 miUS $300 | The muffler and pipe are replaced | ||
| Subaru Forester in New York, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201160000 miUS $214 | automatic transmission shift cable replaced | ||
| Sep 201276000 miUS $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 | ||
| May 201388000 miUS $325 | replace front wheel bearing; loud grinding noise from front end identified problem | ||
| Jul 201390700 miUS $458 | check engine lite on; car shaking when driven; ignition coil misfired and damaged; replaced; wires replaced; valve cover gasket leaking; soaked ignition wires; replace wires and change plugs and valve cover gaskets | ||
| Apr 2014102300 miUS $2721 | replace both cylinder head gaskets left cylinder head oil sending unit plus new battery, replace read window wiper motor, front window switch assorted parts | ||
| Jan 2015101000 miUS $400 | front caliper seized up; front pads down to nothing; dangerous to drive; fix problem, new pads etc. rear pads OK | ||
| Jun 2015106000 miUS $200 | car being given to step-daughter who is moving to Arizona; car was basically checked out to insure safety etc for trip across country; nothing significant in the way of repairs; tires are almost new; brake pads replaced; signs of rust note. | ||
| Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017121520 miC $200 | Fuel pump and filter | ||
| Subaru Forester in Washington, United States Apr 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022182000 miUS $1700 | Replaced both headlamp assemblies due to moisture and broken bulb clip. Replaced both fog lamp assemblies due to broken lenses. Replace upper and lower radiator hoses due to age. Replaced battery under warranty due to failure to hold charge. Flush brake system. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202289000 miUS $130 | Removed and cleaned the buildup of carbon . | ||
| Subaru Forester in New York, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2024 | |||
| Apr 201490000 mi | Cadalydic converter | ||
| Jun 201490000 mi | Cadalydic converter | ||
| Jan 2015200000 miUS $1400 | The over head cam was repaired. At that time we also replaced all belts, water pump, spark plugs because it seamed like a good idea . Wheel bearing and a ball joint. Both front control arms | ||
| May 2016256000 miUS $150 | Exhaust , muffler | ||
| Oct 2016140000 mi | Cadalydic converter | ||
| Jun 2017230000 miUS $600 | I’m not sure | ||
| May 2018256000 miUS $1000 | Cadalydic converter | ||
| Jul 2018260000 miUS $175 | Pulsing in the steering wheel. Vibration in the pedal. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 2017115000 miUS $650 | Small evaporative leak - diagnosed but would not be able to access leak without removing fuel tank. Declined repair. Fell victim to the dreaded Subaru Head Gasket Leak! Estimate for repair plus timing belt and water pump came to ~$3100. Coupled with other high labor cost repairs that I would need to make within the year, I decided to trade the car in and get a newer vehicle. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Connecticut, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015161000 mi | Transmission cooling line failed | ||
| Jun 2016179000 mi | Oil pressure sensors leaking | ||
| Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2017212000 miUS $250 | muffler and tail pipe replaced | ||
| Dec 2017213000 miUS $100 | Replace drivers side window gusset | ||
| Jun 2018225000 miUS $900 | left front axle Drive shaft replaced because of worn universal joint | ||
| Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Apr 201231000 miUS $80 | Replaced leaking rear brake cylinder. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Jan 200938440 mi | Transmission replaced in August. This was for a trans oil leak from the job. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201266000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2015127000 miUS $4000 | crack in head and broken valve guide all in area of cylinder #4. Car broke down on highway with no warning. Car never overheated and never run without oil changes and scheduled maintenance etc. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 201067000 mi | Check engine light with cruise light flashing. Diagnosed as cat converter fault. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Nebraska, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Oct 201169000 mi | Check engine light came on. Mechanic cleared codes at no charge. Problem has not recurred. | ||
| Feb 201377100 miUS $450 | O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201050000 mi | replaced ecm and fuel pump | ||
| Subaru Forester in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2013120000 miUS $55 | Break light switch went intermittent, which prevented transmission from shifting out of park. | ||
| Oct 2013126500 miUS $60 | Replace leaking valve cover gaskets, adjusted valve clearance | ||
| Jan 2014129000 miUS $150 | Replaced leaking steering rack with new unit Leaking Radiator replaced | ||
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 201048360 mi | head light bulb and front light on the left side | ||
| Aug 201157020 miC $1000 | needed higher quality engine oil< triggered sensor to show low presssure | ||
| Sep 201370060 miC $759 | Alternator failed to charge, replaced Battery too | ||
| Subaru Forester in Nevada, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Sep 200930000 mi | Moonroof not closing properly. Had to order more parts. | ||
| Oct 200931000 mi | Moonroof malfunction | ||
| Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 201161000 miUS $300 | Two rear self-leveling struts needed replacement. Replaced with Monroe regular struts. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 200937000 mi | cracked hose on fuel vapor recovery system was cause of check engine light. Dealer had suggested replacing gas cap first. | ||
| Subaru Forester in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201259000 miUS $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 201264000 miUS $724 | Evap emissions system fault (check engine light). Gas tank vent valve replaced. | ||
| Dec 201481000 miUS $840 | Both rear wheel bearings were beginning to make noise and were replaced prior to failure as preventive maintenance. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Florida, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 201429200 miUS $705 | Check engine light came on and cruise control light flashed at same time while driving.Replaced Evaporative Emissions Canister. BG fuel induction service. Smoke Test found crack in canister. Adaptive relearn procedure. | ||
| Apr 201633000 mi | This trip was to shut off the engine light and reset the cruise control, which keeps tripping, for an unknown reason. | ||
| Jun 201633000 miUS $700 | Cracked roll valves. All replaced. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2011 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Jan 201261800 miC $600 | misfire on 4th cylinder, replaced wires and ignition module | ||
| Feb 201466340 miC $380 | replaced driver window motor. dirty/seized. all exhaust heat shield bolts loose. two shields had fallen off a month ago. rattle solved by removing other four shields | ||
| Mar 201687420 miC $450 | front pipe and gaskets | ||
| Dec 2017108871 miC $4179 | head gaskets leaking coolant into engine and onto ground also front brake pads and rotors | ||
| Jan 2018109740 miC $260 | new muffler | ||
| Jun 2018114700 miC $380 | Right rear wheel bearing changed without removing hub from vehicle | ||
| Subaru Forester in Victoria, Australia Feb 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 201793000 miA $280 | Broken driveshaft replaced | ||
| Subaru Forester in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201366000 miUS $477 | Catalytic converter failed and car begin throwing codes. Subaru wants TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for a replacement catalytic converter! On recommendation of mechanic went with 3rd party cat and car just not driving well now. F'in great. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201489900 mi | Front struts and rear shocks had to be replaced. All four tires replaced due to cupping from worn shocks. | ||
| Aug 201699100 miC $400 | Driver's side rear fender rust repair and paint. | ||
| Jul 2017120900 miC $586 | Replaced both front cv boots, oil change, filter and inspection of brakes. Rotate tires | ||
| Nov 2021172360 miC $600 | Battery replaced, tires rotated, side-marker bulb replaced, oil change (synthetic) an oil filter, engine air filter replaced. | ||
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