2001 Subaru Forester S review from North America
"I am extremely disappointed with this car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light is on most of the time. Have to have converter cleared and reset, but comes back on again.
Head gaskets started leaking at 105,000 miles. Now needs to be replaced. Very expensive.
Radiator doesn't work properly and needs to be replaced as well.
General comments?
Transmission is jerky.
Hard to stabilize on the highway.
Lots of wind and tire noise inside the cabin.
Seats are small and uncomfortable.
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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? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114500 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2005 |