10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jun 011998

Forester

  • miles
1. wheel bearings have consistently needed replacement starting 4 years after car purchased new. At $450 to $500 each time. This is a design issues and Subaru needs to pay of each replacement. 2. fuel line leak. This is very dangerous and again listed many many time on all Subaru fix web sites. Cost to fix $1600 and more if fuel tank needs replacing. Again, Subaru needs to deal with this. These have been happening since car purchased. Car has been well maintained since purchase.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

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problem #2

May 151998

Forester

  • miles
Left side axle shaft assembly leaked, dealer replaced right side front axle, sway bar links made noise, dealer lubed links, there was a noise outside of the vehicle, consumer was advised to replace all tires, no specific tire information was given.

- North Bellmore, NY, USA

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problem #1

May 151998

Forester

  • miles
Left and right side axle shafts leaked, dealer replaced, rear sway bar links disassembled and dealer lubed links.

- North Bellmore, NY, USA

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