Summary:
I recommend getting a thorough inspection before purchasing
Faults:
REAR SUBFRAME ROTTED -- VERY DANGEROUS!
Oil leak.
The clock stopped working after a few months after purchase.
Front seat leather is splitting.
Back seats don't fold down.
General Comments:
I loved the car and could deal with the little problems, BUT couldn't believe the REAR SUBFRAME was rotted. This is very dangerous.
ALWAYS contact Subaru's customer service (on-line) and submit your problems so they can be tracked. There are many complaints of rotting subframe on-line, but Subaru doesn't see a trend if the information isn't in their system!? No trend, no recall or fix.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 12th June, 2011
9th Dec 2012, 08:25
I also own a 2001 Forester. My issue is the rear subframe rotted off during a trip, veering the car off road. Why is Subaru not recalling, Toyota did.
So in turn I have a huge family of 9 Subaru cars, which we will be trading in one by one into Toyota. Already we replaced our first car this week with a Toyota! Shame on you Subaru.
