2003 Subaru Forester
2003 · Second generation
Catalog figures for this model year. Ratings vary by configuration.
Quick facts
Capability
Towing
2,400 lb
Payload
1,055–1,060 lb
Curb weight
3,090–3,095 lb
Horsepower
165 hp
Efficiency
MPG city
21 mpg
Fuel tank
15.9 gal
Fitment
Bolt pattern
5x100
Engines
EJ251
Configurations
2
Complaints in dataset
178
What do you need to do with your 2003 Forester?
Tow somethingCatalog towing ratingsCarry cargoCurb, GVWR, payloadCheck garage fitLength, width, heightBuy wheelsOEM rim and bolt patternFind tire sizeOEM tire sizesReplace a bulbPosition → bulb codeChange oilCapacity by engineReplace wipersDriver / passenger / rearIdentify the engineEngines offered this yearCheck powerHorsepower and torqueEstimate rangeMPG and tankCheck interior roomFind a fuseRead the owner’s manualInvestigate a problemOwner-report counts, not failure rates
Capability
These figures are manufacturer ratings stored on 2 catalog configurations. Optional factory tow packages are often missing from this table. Every stored rating in this year falls in a tight band — do not treat 2,400 lb as a complete model maximum. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.
Size & fitment
Maintenance
Oil Capacity
Capacity by engine
Wiper Sizes
Driver / passenger / rear
Bulb Sizes
Position chart
Fuses
Stored diagrams
Owner’s Manual
Stored sections
Owner Complaints
178 complaint records in our dataset — not a failure rate.