Complaints
95
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Subaru Forester Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Avg mileage:68,562 mi
#29 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:90,875 mi
#37 complaints
SUSPENSION:REAR
Avg mileage:65,164 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Subaru Forester.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 10 | — | — | 68,562 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | — | — | 90,875 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 7 | — | — | 65,164 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 124,979 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 4 | 1 | — | 101,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 56,167 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 3,505 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 85,641 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2 | — | 95,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 32,500 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 169,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 125,336 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 46,792 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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