1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,000 miles

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problem #1

Mar 232004

Forester

  • 100,000 miles
While driving, the engine light illuminated. The mechanic repaired the catalytic converter once, but the consumer continued to have the same problems. The converter was replaced once and the #02 sensor was repaired forced. Two dealers suggested that this model vehicle had a problem with this component when the vehicle was at or below 100K miles.

- Margaretville, NY, USA