2000 Subaru Forester review from North America
"Lots of repairs needed to keep vehicle running"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Previous Owner (Information gathered from Car-fax.com)
Drive Axel work done 62,857 Miles.
Right Bearing 62,857 miles.
Seals/Gasket 62,857 miles.
Emision Control System 62,857 miles.
Electrical System and Coil Serviced at 63,225 Miles.
I purchased the car at 73,000 miles in August 2003.
Summer 2005: Bug deflect piece flew off while going 55 mph. Shattered in a million pieces.
August 2005 119,000 Miles Transmision was slipping. The Subaru dealership in Farmington stated that they have seen the transmissions going in this model of vehicle.
Same Time: Steering Knuckle making quarter turns
this was fixed along with the transmission and new timing belts were put in.
Around the same time: Plastic Protector under door falls off on occasion.
Summer 2005: My Carpet on the drivers door is worn quite a bit.
October 2005 121,000 miles approx. Rear Wheel bearings went while 2 hours away from home.
October 2005 Center console lights from the clock down to the gear shifter have failed to work. This has never been fixed and is thought to be electrical.
Cruise control is also failing to work. Haven't thought to have this looked at.
Summer 2006 Tires were balding and had new tires put on. I had been car pooling no major issues with car though it started making funny noises.
October 2006 Needed to have Exhaust system welded and new brakes installed for inspection. I also was informed I would need all new struts.
There is still a rattling noise I'm not sure the problem and rear grinding sounds.
February 2007 Some coolant leak is happening. I put antifreeze in it a week ago and it was bone dry a week later and the gauge would go all the way past H- the heater was throwing out cold air.
My repairman not sure if its the Gaskets, but is having me monitor my car at the current time.
General comments?
The car handles well in the winter.
Poor customer service from Subaru of America in reponse to numerous letters sent to them with the conditio of my car.
See the above review for all other issues.
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| This car does not age well |
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| Don't buy subaru |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 22nd February, 2007 |