2003 Subaru Forester - Reliability

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XS Wagon (2.5L 4-cyl. AWD 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Subaru Forester by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Catalytic Converter and the Cylinder Head Gaskets. Cylinder Head Gasket failure can cause an engine coolant leak and may also cause the engine to overheat. The cost to replace the Catalytic Converter is estimated at $412.98 for parts and $130.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Cylinder Head Gaskets on the 2.5L engine is $$130.00 for parts and $890.50 (w/turbocharger) and $663.00 (w/o turbocharger) for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Subaru Forester by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Subaru Forester - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Subaru Forester by Identifix

Reliability History for Subaru Forester by Identifix

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