Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Subaru / Forester / 2000
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
901121845 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 2000 subaru forester with fuel problems. customer states that the dealer said the rust was not covered under warranty. dealer also told him that rust
901121844 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 2000 subaru forester with fuel problems. customer states that the dealer said the rust was not covered under warranty. dealer also told him that rust
007113697 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Engine and engine cooling problem car was overheating at 117000 miles. thermostat replaced by dealer, but four weeks later, same problem recurred.
006087559 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 2000 subaru forester with a slipping transmission. when in drive, i depress the gas pedal and go nowhere. just hear a shrieking. its been coming on
006068014 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Steering locked up twice while driving, both times shortly after making sharp right turn out of home driveway. the first time, the driver was unable
004066628 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Left wheel bearing went out may 2004. paid approx. $1300 to repair it at a subaru dealership. right wheel bearing went out sept 2005. paid approx $450
006063898 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 If i place my 2000 subaru forrester into drive it will not move, it will sit there for several minutes until suddenly it jerks forward into gear.
006059965 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Dt*: the contact stated mechanical vibration noise at frequency of wheel rotation, persisting after complete wheel change when changing from all-
006057142 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Letter received from subaru march 2004 stating that a cooling system conditioner needs to be added to the cooling system to prevent an external
005035320 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The 2000 subaru forester, when shifted to "d", "3", "2, or "1" will not go forward. it will always go when in reverse! we have been told by several
005030820 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The problem originally started as a delay when shifting the car into drive. this was about a 1 second delay, after which the car would engage into
005016437 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 VEHICLE POPS OUT OF FIFTH GEAR, INTO NEUTRAL, ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 12 TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS.*AK
005012336 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Repeat premature failure of rear axle bearing. rear axle bearing on both sides became noisy when car was 35k mi (12-09-02) dealer replaced both under
004007939 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 WHEN ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE IT MOVED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
004309831 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 1.) my 2000 subaru forester started to vibrate while i was driving. my mother took the car to subaru dealer (dulles motorcars in leesburg, virginia)
004309529 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Rear left wheel bearing failures. the left rear wheel bearing has failed and been replaced 4 times in 60,000 miles. numerous contacts with subaru have
003305065 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 MY 2000 SUBARU FORESTER HAS PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE AT 70,000 MILES. *AK
004290812 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 On a cold start, generally the vehicle will go forward when shifting it into drive, but after it is warmed up if you stop the engine and then try to
004290715 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 I bought my subaru forester 2000 new. under warranty i have had to replace my wheel bearings three times. a forth time after warrenty and now for a
004285337 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Rumbling under car was indication that a problem existed. 1st incident thanksgiving weekend 2003. front left wheel bearings falied and had to be
003236210 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 2000 SUBARU FORESTER S REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AT 19K UNDER WARRANTY THEN, AT 67K, 70K, 80K AND IT NEEDS REPLACEMENT NOW AGAIN!*JB
003231945 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 DEALER HAD TO REPLACE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS THREE TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AT THIS TIME. *AK
001209676 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 THE OXYGEN SENOR FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE SENOR WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *JB
003207023 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 THE VEHICLE'S POWER TRAIN ASSEMBLY FAILED AND CAUSED THE CLUTCH TO MAKE A CHATTERING NOISE. *NLM
003204912 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Had to have wheel bearings on both sides of the rear replaced at only 44,000 miles on my 2000 subaru forester. upon research have found wheel
001201213 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Began noticing and complaining of clutch chatter at 20,000 miles. mentioned at every service visit and told by dealer that it was normal or that they
000199388 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Chattering clutch on 2000 subaru forester. this constantly happens when the car is cold and continues all the way through the four forward gears. i
000199387 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Chattering clutch on 2000 subaru forester. this constantly happens when the car is cold and continues all the way through the four forward gears. i
002181560 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 BOTH REAR TIRES ARE WEARING ONLY ON OUTER EDGE. DEALER HAS DONE ALIGNMENT, BUT IT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM.*AK
002170234 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The rear wheel bearings on the passenger side burned due to the wrong lubricant for the seal. the noise in the rear alerted the consumer to have it
002165841 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 From 14,000 miles to present 34,000 miles front wheel bearing is being replaced for fourth time by dealer. feel free to provide any further
001142934 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Engine check light keeps coming on once started and would stay on until vehicle is shut down. taking vehicle to dealership.*ak light is coming on due
001142933 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Engine check light keeps coming on once started and would stay on until vehicle is shut down. taking vehicle to dealership.*ak light is coming on due
001142534 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Consumer had gone to dealer to have tires checked. dealer verified rear tires were worn unevenly, and, shoe on rear wheels were put on turned in at
000139359 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL COMING, BUT NOT ENOUGH PARTS YET. *AK
000113560 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 While driving 35 mph had a frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants. please provide
002106368 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED. *JG
000085357 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The fuel filler design is such that it is to complicated for gas station attendants to correctly put on. it will crossthread easier than it will go on
001077198 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 REAPEADED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *AK
001068776 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 In two separate incidences, on 9/26/2000 and 03/30/2001, an original bridgestone tire supplied with a newly leased subaru forester had a blowout while
000038717 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Engine had a porous block. subaru of america has acknowledged this as a manufacturing defect. experienced catastrophic loss of transmission fluid.
000038716 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Engine had a porous block. subaru of america has acknowledged this as a manufacturing defect. experienced catastrophic loss of transmission fluid.
000034269 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
000034268 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
001017008 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The vehicles tires were showing signs of balding at only 23000 miles and was told they would only last another 7000 miles, before the tires were
0000013701 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Front differential unit failed from lack of lubrication, subaru stated that independent facilities mistakenly drained the differential fluid instead
0000113404 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Due to the design of the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal driver hit the accelerator pedal while braking. vehicle was taken to the dealership
0000065001 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 While approaching a highway toll booth, i raised my hips to remove my wallet from my back pocket. this obviously placed pressure on the seat back,
003229426 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The consumer stated, the drivers seat frame wore out. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer noticed the cushion assembly was loose but
003228941 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The consumer stated, the drivers seat frame wore out. the dealer was notified. *ak the consumer noticed the cushion assembly was loose but
003222617 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Clutch shutter, through all four gears especially when the vehicile is cold. i have had this problem with this vehicle since i brought it. i have
003217122 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDS REPLACING AT 51,000. THESE SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER AS THEY DO IN MY OTHER VEHICLES.*AK
003213429 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Complained to servicing dealer about excessive noise. report was at 49,622 miles, both rear wheel bearings have failed. this component is not
001210156 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 THE OXYGEN SENOR FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE SENOR WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *JB
001201686 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Began noticing and complaining of clutch chatter at 20,000 miles. mentioned at every service visit and told by dealer that it was normal or that they
000199860 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Chattering clutch on 2000 subaru forester. this constantly happens when the car is cold and continues all the way through the four forward gears. i
000199859 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Chattering clutch on 2000 subaru forester. this constantly happens when the car is cold and continues all the way through the four forward gears. i
002190157 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 While traveling, consumer noticed a grinding sound emitting from the rear wheel. vehicle was serviced by dealer technician who notice the rear wheel
002181570 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 BOTH REAR TIRES ARE WEARING ONLY ON OUTER EDGE. DEALER HAS DONE ALIGNMENT, BUT IT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM.*AK
002170244 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The rear wheel bearings on the passenger side burned due to the wrong lubricant for the seal. the noise in the rear alerted the consumer to have it
002165851 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 From 14,000 miles to present 34,000 miles front wheel bearing is being replaced for fourth time by dealer. feel free to provide any further
001156001 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Driver's and passenger's doors intermittently won't close. doors have approximately a big gap opening. consumer has this problem nearly once a week
001148315 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Components of vehicle that rely on electrical system operate erratically and will turn on and off on their own. engine check light on the dashboard
001148308 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Components of vehicle that rely on electrical system operate erratically and will turn on and off on their own. engine check light on the dashboard
001148307 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Components of vehicle that rely on electrical system operate erratically and will turn on and off on their own. engine check light on the dashboard
000144370 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Design of belt, whenever getting into vehicle consumer complained that he always was seating on top of seat belt before he could fasten it.
001142941 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Engine check light keeps coming on once started and would stay on until vehicle is shut down. taking vehicle to dealership.*ak light is coming on due
001142940 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Engine check light keeps coming on once started and would stay on until vehicle is shut down. taking vehicle to dealership.*ak light is coming on due
000139366 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL COMING, BUT NOT ENOUGH PARTS YET. *AK
0000136726 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Pe-00-020; tires are original equipment, bridgestone ht dueler, tire size 15 inch, dot number not available, tires have seven thousand miles on them
000113916 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Consumer parked vehicle on a 5-degree incline, and in in 1st gear. 10-15 minutes later, consumer heard car alarm going off & saw vehicle
000113567 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 While driving 35 mph had a frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants. please provide
002106375 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED. *JG
000085364 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The fuel filler design is such that it is to complicated for gas station attendants to correctly put on. it will crossthread easier than it will go on
001077205 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 REAPEADED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *AK
001077199 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 REAPEADED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *AK
001075132 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Four of the 5 original tires have had sidewall blowouts, although i carefully maintain tire pressure. in this last event the front left tire exploded
001068783 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 In two separate incidences, on 9/26/2000 and 03/30/2001, an original bridgestone tire supplied with a newly leased subaru forester had a blowout while
0000051089 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 FRONT, LEFT TIRE IS BALD AND THE OTHER THREE TIRES ARE VERY WORN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
000045080 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The first incident occurred when i was attemting to park behind another vehicle. when i pushed the brake pedal, there was a surge of acceleration and
000038722 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Engine had a porous block. subaru of america has acknowledged this as a manufacturing defect. experienced catastrophic loss of transmission fluid.
000034276 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
000034275 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
000034274 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
000034273 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
000034272 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
000034271 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
000034270 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
000034267 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
000034266 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. the dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. this dealer
001017012 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 The vehicles tires were showing signs of balding at only 23000 miles and was told they would only last another 7000 miles, before the tires were
0000013700 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 Front differential unit failed from lack of lubrication, subaru stated that independent facilities mistakenly drained the differential fluid instead
000000860 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 100 MPH WHILE ENGAGED WITH CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS DEFECTIVE. YH
000000856 SUBARU FORESTER 2000 THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 100 MPH WHILE ENGAGED WITH CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS DEFECTIVE. YH

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