SubaruForester2003
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2003 Subaru Forester Frame And Members 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
150–400k mi2
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 10, 2018

    Frame And Members · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. The contact noticed extensive rust, corrosion, and holes around the front frame of the vehicle. An independent mechanic replaced the front frame, and the passenger and driver side control arms. In addition, the rear frame and driver and passenger side control arms were also inspected with the expectation that those parts had also deteriorated and may need to be replaced.…

    ODI 11120592

  • April 22, 2015 · 120,000 miles

    Frame And Members

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. While driving approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and a grinding noise emitted outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that the front passenger side subframe completely rusted. In 2012, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension) and a rustproof solution was applied to the…

    ODI 10712386

  • February 29, 2012 · 69,000 miles

    Frame And Members · Lower Arm

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester . The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v464000. (suspension: front:control arm:lower arm) and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the repair could not be performed because the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was…

    ODI 10449967

  • November 29, 2011 · 157,000 miles

    Frame And Members · Lower Arm

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester.the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v464000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm) when the contact was advised that the front end of the sub-frame was corroded. The manufacturer advised the contact that the failure was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired for the frame issue. The failure mileage was…

    ODI 10454345

  • October 1, 2011 · 180,000 miles

    Frame And Members · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, it was discovered that the front passenger wheel assembly was found severely corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The front wheel assembly was replaced. The failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 183,000. Updated 7/9/12 *cn the right side frame assembly was rusted and corroded. Updated 07/10/12

    ODI 10462062