3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,000 miles

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problem #3

Aug 071999

Forester 4WD

  • miles
Consumer complaint concerning 1999 Forester gas mileage. The consumer stated he experienced problems with the transmission, brakes, a knock sensor, a squeak in the cargo panel and the catalytic converter.

- Larchmont, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jun 022003

Forester 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles
1999 Subaru Forester S. at 40,000 new transmission. At 45,000 speed odometer sticking needs to be replaced. Now at 96,000 miles leaking head gasket needs to be replaced. All major problems requiring major money to be replaced.

- Monroe, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 152002

(reported on)

Forester 4WD

  • miles
Paint peeling off right rear side and rear bumper. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted 12/12/02 after cut over to artemis**769762

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

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