SubaruForester2004
  1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Unknown Or Other

2004 Subaru Forester Unknown Or Other 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
100–150k mi2
60–100k mi1
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 30, 2017

    Equipment · Unknown Or Other

    Cspc: the weld that connects the main part of the rack to the portion that enters the hitch cracked, resulting in the bikes dragging in the road until we could pull over. The rack then snapped off completely. At the time, we had three bikes worth about $2,500 each on the rack, and more seriously, this could have caused a catastrophic accident had the rack snapped off with another car directly behind us. *dt *js *b f…

    ODI 11074775

  • May 17, 2017 · 160,000 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other

    Driving home from gym, i noticed the clutch pedal was not engaging the clutch making shifting difficult. Eventually returned home safely and upon inspection, i noticed a large firewall crack near the clutch master cylinder. The large firewall crack compromised the clutch pedal function. Also, fear of possibility of brake pedal failure and possible exposure to engine bay fumes. I spoke to a subaru service advisor and…

    ODI 10990817

  • December 16, 2016 · 90,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other

    In very cold weather, there is a strong gasoline smell inside the car that remains as the car warms up. This only occurs when temperatures are well below freezing.

    ODI 10936221

  • October 1, 2015 · 135,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    When temps drop there is a strong smell of gas in the cabin, doesn't go away and people get very sick. It doesn't matter if it's in motion, stopped, anywhere, and nothing causes it to go away until well into spring time or warmer weather.

    ODI 11012786

  • January 10, 2015

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other

    Anytime the temperature drops below 60 degrees fahrenheit there's a strong smell of gasoline inside the cab of the vehicle. When looking under the hood i can see it dripping out of something underneath the intake manifold. Severe gas leak. Nauseous and dangerous fumes.

    ODI 11133427

  • October 25, 2011 · 50,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Unknown Or Other

    Gas lines leak on 2004 subaru forester xt when ambient temperatures fall below 30 degrees fahrenheit. Significant amounts of fuel leak into the engine area, and strong fumes enter the passenger area. Nhtsa has already issued a tsb on the subaru wxt regarding the same problem. Concerned about fire hazard and inhalation of gasoline vapors. Very strong odor. Could not continue to drive. *tt

    ODI 10432955

  • February 10, 2011 · 106,000 miles

    Engine · Unknown Or Other

    Had timing belt replaced on 2004 forester turbo as recommended on maintenance,schedule, next day on highway, loud screeching noise and lose of power. Stopped driving towed to mechanic. Said it was blown turbo. Never notified of banjo bolt issue, subaru should recall or remedy situation at their cost. *tr

    ODI 10383171

  • February 1, 2005

    Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other

    The vehicle generated excessive static shock. *nm the accelerator became stuck. There were times when the vehicle would go no more than 15- 20 mph. *jb

    ODI 10111555