2007 Subaru Forester Exterior Lighting Problems

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Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
30–60k mi	1
60–100k mi	1

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

January 28, 2015 · 85,000 miles
Exterior Lighting
Headlight assembly found with approx. 1" - 1-1/2" free water in the entire inside bottom. There were no visible leaks. This appears to be a common problem. Subaru service representative also had his personal subaru headlight assembly water filled. Other subaru's also at dealers service area also contained water. Water & electrical components are not compatible. Service rep. Had previously searched for recalls/tech.…
ODI 10695266
November 6, 2010
Exterior Lighting
I have replaced the low beam bulbs 3 times on this vehicle in 11 months. I have owned this vehicle for less than a year and the day i bought it a bulb had to be replaced before i even drove it off the lot. They always burn out with days of each other. I'm concerned that it may be an electrical problem and that my vehicle may catch fire or they will go out while driving. *tr
ODI 10364350
March 15, 2007 · 56,500 miles
Exterior Lighting
I purchased a used 2003 subaru forester in 2006. In march of 2007 a small parking light went out. I went out and purchased a new bulb for about $1.25 and tried to replace it. I quickly found out that you would have to be a very skilled mechanic to change any bulb on this vehicle. In order to change any bulb you first have to remove the entire front grill which is almost impossible for the average person without…
ODI 10194748