Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Forester are official communications between Subaru & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093117

      IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN ... Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

    • TSB #035002

      Date Announced:
      DEC 23, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000642

      NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    • TSB #063304

      Date Announced:
      FEB 15, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006340

      DISC BRAKE PAD MODIFICATION FOR UNEVEN OR PREMATURE WORN BRAKE PADS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #063103

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002989

      REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #029605

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016869

      2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #02

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019343

      RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #03-70-12R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089957

      REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A ... Read More »

    • TSB #94

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000639

      IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

    • TSB #03-68-12R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093967

      THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #09012003

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016486

      WASHER NOZZLES-MAY ENCOUNTER POOR DISCHARGE FROM THE LEFT FRONT WINDSHIELD WASHER. *SC Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #17

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015705

      SRS CODES 41 & 42. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #09012003

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016481

      AIRBAG CONNECTORS WERE DIFFICULT FOR THE TECHNICIANS TO GET APART FOR THE SIDE AIRBAG ON SOME VEHICLES. *SC Read More »

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    • TSB #08302004

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009790

      AVAILABILITY OF HARNESS REPAIR AND CLIP KIT FOR SERVICE BULLETIN 17-07-04 SRS SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #170704

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009789

      TROUBLE CODE 41 AND 42 IN THE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OF THE SRS SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #021403

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001451

      STOP SALE ORDER ON VEHICLES WITH PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE LATCH. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

    • TSB #128405

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015202

      THE DAMPING STRUCTURE FOR THE REAR GATE STAY HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM A SINGLE TO A DUAL TYPE DAMPER STYLE. Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #09012004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014457

      2003MY KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE INTERCHANGEABILITY. THIS INCLUDES 2003 SUBARU MODELS. *EH Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #SB-05-50-10R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037968

      SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #03-70-12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093977

      REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS Read More »

    • TSB #127803

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001351

      FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1510501

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631748

      SUBJECT REGARDING AUTO DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPASS MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. *SLC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091965

      IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN ... Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #010703

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #638141

      SUBJECT REGARDING TECHTIPS - A SUBARU SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT LINE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - SPECIAL EDITION FORESTER. *TT Read More »