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2013 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 39 repairs.
2013 Subaru Forester repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Subaru Forester
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| Subaru Forester in Western Australia, Australia Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 20159260 mi | Air con system flooding the cabin with poisonous fumes. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jun 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201532240 miC $125 | Caliper pin was stuck, had to take out and loosen it. Also had rear light out and needed be air filter | ||
2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Forester in Arkansas, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2019 | |||
| May 201756957 mi | Because of excessive oil consumption, Subaru replaced the short block and all associated gaskets. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 202197000 miUS $2450 | My complaint was a tough (manual) shift from 2nd gear into 3rd. They rebuilt the transmission. It's still not great. Rear wheel bearing was wearing fast (no failure yet) | ||
2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201897332 miUS $550 | One headlight bulb 1 rear wheel bearing ( buzzing sound from rear at speed) | ||
| Subaru Forester in Maine, United States Mar 2013 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jan 2019103000 miUS $660 | Had to replace two mufflers due to corrosion and rust damage | ||
| Jan 2020114100 miUS $450 | Had to replace rear pads and rotors, needed for safety inspaection | ||
| Nov 2020116000 miUS $400 | needed front brakes replaced for state inspection | ||
| Subaru Forester in Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 20212 miUS $996 | Replaced oxygen sensor, EGR valve, and mass air flow sensor. | ||
| Apr 202299500 miUS $2200 | Catalytic converter replaced. EGR valve replaced. Wiper blades replaced. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202181200 mi | Replaced gas cap after tether broke. | ||
| Sep 202182000 miUS $400 | Missing trim parts | ||
| Nov 202182000 miUS $250 | molded pieces needed to be refitted | ||
| Jun 2022100000 miUS $25 | Gas tank cap. Replaced earlier with non-OEM when tether broke. Non-OEM cap faulty. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Michigan, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201569000 mi | The front axle was bad, it was making a clunking noise when turning. They replaced the axle and then that one was defective so they had to replace it again. The dealer was not at fault the original issue was just a bad axle from 60000 miles | ||
| Jun 201791000 miUS $390 | axle seal was leaking, I also had a recall hard starts changed spark plugs and cleaned throttle body | ||
| Dec 201799000 mi | Engine failed the oil consumption test need a short block basically got a rebuild | ||
| Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Leak on Passenger side cam-carrier. Had to drop the entire engine to get to it. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201410000 mi | Rearview mirror shaking when driving. Some mounting assembly was replaced. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 20132980 mi | ECU and PCM reset | ||
| Aug 201411780 mi | Bluetooth drops occasionally, sometimes dials by itself | ||
| Sep 201412400 mi | Transmission fluid was over FULL level (from factory). Dealer adjusted it. | ||
| Apr 201518900 mi | A few times engine took long to crank in normal weather. Dealer diagnosed low noise threshold at ignition and performed a ECU reprogramming. | ||
| Dec 201526660 miC $1000 | Had to replace rotors and brake pads on all wheels as they had been stuck (calipers were not moving freely) and worn out the rotors. | ||
| Jan 201618320 mi | Engine burns oil. Dealer started oil consumption test. | ||
| Aug 201632860 mi | Engine short block replaced after undergoing oil consumption test. | ||
| Aug 201740920 miC $187 | AC compressor had failed and it was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201845880 mi | start oil consumption test | ||
| May 201955800 mi | new front & rear brake discs & pads | ||
| Apr 202167580 mi | new front & rear brake rotors & rear pads | ||
| Subaru Forester in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201519000 mi | rear view mirror fell off | ||
| Subaru Forester in Tennessee, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 2013 | tailgate rattle | ||
| Subaru Forester in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Feb 201418600 mi | Engine lite, traction control and cruise light came on. Dealer cleared codes. Moisture in evap system after 45 miles in 5-inch-deep snow. Dealer never saw before. Light returned after repair. Replaced canister. | ||
2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
| Subaru Forester in Slovak Republic Oct 2016 - Nov 2018 | |||
| May 201740300 mi€800 | Engine died - main bearings gone, during fast highway driving. Known issue on Subaru 2.0DiT engine - petrol gets into oil during short winter trips (direct injection ONLY engine..., what a foolish idea Subaru) making it too thin to protect bearings under heavy load. Engine changed under extended warranty, but it took 40 working days (!!!) and I had to pay something. | ||
| Sep 201741540 mi€500 | New engine died again after 2.000km - rod bearing gone, during cruising. Engine changed under extended warranty for the second time, but it took way over 40 working days (!!!) and I had to pay something again. | ||
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