2001 Subaru Forester review from North America
"Love the car, hate the slimy dealerships"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The right rear bearing went at 35,000 miles, and the dealer charged me $680.00.
The clock stopped working in the same week.
Dealer says head gasket is leaking coolant and they want $2,300 to replace it, the timing belt and the rest of the seals.
I loved this SUV, the ride is super fantastic. After reading this website, I am ready to scream. I am going to hound the dealer until I get the free repairs that some other people here have gotten.
General comments?
I love the way the car rides and handles in all conditions.
Service at dealership is unreliable, and the prices are jacked up through the roof.
Rear bearings should be recalled, and so should the head gasket.
If the clock isn't going to work, Subaru should give people Timex watches as a consolation prize.
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| This car does not age well |
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| Lots of repairs needed to keep vehicle running |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Forester |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2009 |