6.5
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,130
- Average Mileage:
- 59,100 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace lower control arms with new bushings installed (3 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
My Subaru Forester 2017, started making noise on the front wheel while I drove on the highway in 90's and 100's. Especially while turning slightly left it makes a wobbly sound and tremors can be felt on the steering. I went to the local mechanics and they said the problem with the Front lower control arm bushes was badly chopped out and it is going to cost AUD 890. The mechanic said it is unusual for a car that young driven less than 55k to have that problem. Hence, I felt I must share this so that Subaru Co. might take notice of the problem.
- Amar S., Springfield Lakes, Australia
When looking through Youtube and various Subaru forums, sounds like this is a fairly common issue. Happened at a relatively low mileage and although I didn't let it get too bad, was starting to shake pretty badly at all speeds.
- Shawn G., Peachland, BC, Canada
84,000 miles and the lower control arm bushings were torn on both sides. Driver side worse than the passenger side. Created severe wheel bounce at highway speed, especially in a slight left turn following the curve of the highway.
I ordered aftermarket parts and did the work in my garage at home. The job took me three hours and the help of a friend to complete the job. Doing it myself saved me over $450 from the dealer quote.
Crap design for these items to wear out in such a short time.
- Zane A., Kennedale, TX, US
Recently had to replace the lower control arms and bushing on our 2017 Subaru Forester, we currently have less than 47000 miles on it. At highway speeds the car would shimmy checked lug nuts and balancing weights, based on the known issue that Subaru had they still take no responsibility for this issue and even though our extended warranty ended almost 12 months ago and the vehicle has always been serviced at the dealership, even with this TSB Subaru basically told me to pound sand, they were not responsible, as we live in a high salt usage area.
- Kyle S., Greenfield, US