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
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:90,875 mi
#37 complaints
Suspension:Rear
Avg mileage:65,164 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Subaru Forester.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 10 | — | — | 68,562 mi | |
| 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 | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Labels | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,562
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,875
Suspension:Rear
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,164
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Other:Labels
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Subaru Forester — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Subaru Forester reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Subaru Forester has 95 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Subaru Forester?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing (10 complaints, avg 68,562 mi); Automatic Transmission (9 complaints, avg 90,875 mi); Suspension:Rear (7 complaints, avg 65,164 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Subaru Forester?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,639 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Subaru Forester?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Subaru Forester include 7 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Subaru Forester as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Subaru Forester?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Forester reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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