SubaruForester2007
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2007 Subaru Forester Engine 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 mi3
30–60k mi2
60–100k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 13, 2019 · 104,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    On february 13, 2019 my transmission fluid light started flashing, when i was driving home. I stopped to by the fluid but couldn't find out where to fill it up at and the dipstick was stuck. I was driving around 40 mph.. I took it to my mechanic and asked him to check it out. He said it wasn't the fluid that was the problem it was the transmission. Previous to this the light never flashed and when my check engine…

    ODI 11180683

  • November 18, 2016 · 54,000 miles

    Engine

    Blown head gasket. 2007 subaru forester 2.5xt. 54k miles. Problem presented itself violently as i was driving on freeway. Suddenly engine temp-gauge fluctuates and starts to rise. Pull over, coolant is forcefully exiting overflow tank. Shut car down, temp gauge drops quickly. No external signs of leaking coolant with subsequent refill and testing. After coolant warms up (3 minutes idle) coolant begins to violently…

    ODI 10929415

  • July 28, 2016 · 160,000 miles

    Engine

    Engine failed on highway without any warning and there was no dignostic code for the engine failure was found by subaru dealership.

    ODI 10919027

  • April 14, 2014 · 59,374 miles

    Engine

    Both cylinder head gaskets leak oil and coolant. All hoses are brittle. The dealer estimates $3000 dollars for repair. The vehicle has 60000 mile power train warranty. Subaru customer service has offered $500 assistance which is too low. *tr do other subaru forester owners have reported similar issues? *tr

    ODI 10584657

  • January 15, 2014 · 138,000 miles

    Engine

    HEAD GASKETS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

    ODI 10565349

  • November 15, 2013 · 107,719 miles

    Engine

    Head gaskets on engine started to leak. I was told that this is a very common occurrence on the 2007 foresters. Why was there no recall for this issue? *tr

    ODI 10652878

  • May 3, 2012 · 67,893 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control

    The fault indicators came on and the error code p2441 was present both at the first occurrence and at the second occurrence at 105,000 miles. At the second occurrence the price for fixing the problem was set at $2123. At this price and guessing at the price of other parts the car's replacement value should come to around $200,000. This is a common problem pervasive to all subarus, not just foresters, featuring a…

    ODI 10704014