2000 Subaru Forester Engine Problems
- 4
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- head gaskets · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Lines And Fittings
200 subaru forester blows head gasket for third time. Fixed twice under manufacturer's recall. Third time, subaru reports they will assist with half of payment because recall was discontinued in 2008. "repair" completed under recall, but wasn't really repaired. This consumer feels that i should not be responsible for any of this. Repair needs to be completed and stay repair at manufacturer's cost. *tr
ODI 10281331
Engine
Engine and engine cooling problem car was overheating at 117000 miles. Thermostat replaced by dealer, but four weeks later, same problem recurred. Problem is blown head gaskets, which are very expensive to fix. Looked on internet, and found all sorts of complaints from consumers, saying they'd had the same problem with their subaru's also. "conditioner' was apparently put into the engine in 2004, by dealer, because…
ODI 10197938
Engine
Letter received from subaru march 2004 stating that a cooling system conditioner needs to be added to the cooling system to prevent an external coolant leak at the vehicle's engine cylinder head gaskets. Went to subaru as required by letter march 9, 2004, they add cooling system conditioner and i am told this will prevent leaks at the engine cylinder head gaskets and this is stated in the letter too. Note that the…
ODI 10151066
Cooling Unit And Lines · Engine
Engine had a porous block. Subaru of america has acknowledged this as a manufacturing defect. Experienced catastrophic loss of transmission fluid. Cause unknown. Car currently at new motors for repair. Matter has been referred to an attorney for possible action under state lemon laws.
ODI 723491