SubaruForester2001
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2001 Subaru Forester Automatic Transmission Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 23, 2007 · 67,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Bought my 2001 forester used with approximately 64,000 miles on it. After owning it for about 6 months noticed hesitancy when trying to pull out. Slowly started getting worse. Car would sit for about 10 to 15 seconds after being put into drive before engaging and if foot is not on brake, has a harsh engagement (whiplash type thing where it throws you forward). So, after much research and finding out that there are…

    ODI 10219746

  • January 15, 2007 · 109,980 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Constant Velocity Joint

    Purchased used "as is" 02/01/2007 from dealer that listed 2001 forester at $9800.00, then when i went to buy they reduced cost to $5200.00 just to move their used vehicles off lot. They did not disclose any problems and said forester went thorough vehicle inspection and vehicle was in excellent condition mechanically. (1) failure of emission system ie,oxygen sensors (2) front and rear locations. Second day after…

    ODI 10188285

  • May 30, 2006

    Automatic Transmission

    When i shift into drive (any of the drive gears), the car hesitates to engage (move forward) for anywhere between 2-3 seconds and up to 1 minute. This does not happen when shifted into reverse. The wait time is random so i never know how long it will take. The other day, i had to reverse to get out of a parking spot and then the car wouldn't engage into drive for another 45 seconds and i almost got rear ended by a…

    ODI 10158526

  • December 31, 2003

    Automatic Transmission

    After a snow storm i noticed my 2001 subaru forester would not drive on slippery surfaces. I pushed the accelerator, the wheels spun and not much else happened. I took it to the dealership on 12/19/03 and they looked at me like i was nuts to complain that a car didn't drive properly on packed snow and ice. The original thought was that it must be poor tires (bought new all seasons on 10/02) or that i needed to…

    ODI 10051432

  • April 1, 2003 · 45,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    When driving with the cruise control engaged for 10+ minutes, the car speed begins to drag and surge (suddenly slows, then resumes set speed). The car seems to be actively pulling back against the throttle if i put my foot on the gas to accelerate past the cruise setting, the dragging back against the throttle still occurs. If the cruise is left engaged, the lurching worsens, and when i exit the freeway the…

    ODI 10039246

  • December 1, 2001

    Automatic Transmission

    While driving in bumper high snow for 5 miles vehicle would not shift from 3 rd to 4 th gear. Consumer had to force it into 4 th gear. Dealer determined snow had accumulated around transmission and caused the problem.*ak

    ODI 8008383

  • October 7, 2001

    Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control

    Was attempting to back into driveway when suddenly the car moved forward. Engaging the brakes failed to stop car and it went over an embankment. In previous years subarus were recalled for brake problems.also for problems with automatic transmission. *ak

    ODI 753051