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Subaru Complaint - Subaru Forester 2000 Breaks A LOT! - Subaru Forester 2000
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MEXICO, MAINE -- I purchased my Subaru Forester 2 years ago with 73,000 miles for $12,000 dollars. I had heard that Subarus were reliable, dependable vehicles and that the bodys would go before the car went. The car is going.
On Carfax reports I learned that my vehicle had the Drive Axle, Right Bearing, Seals/Gasket, Emmision Control System, Oxygen Sensor serviced at 62,857 miles and the Electrical System and Coil serviced at 63,225. At the auto dealership they had repaired a few other things but I do not have the information here (its in the car which currently sits at a garage for an undetermined amount of time.) Durring this last summer at 119,000 miles the Transmission started to slip and I brought it to a Subaru Dealership- They informed me that they see the Transmissions going in this Year Model of Subaru Foresters and that I would need to get it rebuilt because it would just go if I had it replaced. Durring this time I also had to have work done to the steering knuckle and had the timing belts changed. This cost me $2,097 dollars. A month later my car started making more funny sounds and I brought it in to get looked at. I believed it was the struts- but it was much much more. First off the Mechanic could not believe the amount of Rust under the vehicle- he had a hard time repairing what needed to be repaired which is the Rear Wheel Bearings, All four Struts, There is some kind of Electrical failure down the center of the vehicle ( The lights for the Gear Shifter, My Radio and the Clock), There is also a crack in the Catalatic Converter and the Oil Filter for the Transmission started to leak. He has not given a figure for it but the part for the catalitc converter runs from 1200-1500 and the struts themselves are going to be $850 dollars *including labor* so I am looking at another couple of thousand dollars and haven't even had a chance to pay down the car! I drive the car averagly to work and back and keep up on the regular maintince of the vehicle. I am 23 years old and cannot imagine that I will ever buy another Subaru in the Course of my life and I hope when and if it comes back from the shop that it has the "New Car" smell because thats exsactly what it is going to be!
On Carfax reports I learned that my vehicle had the Drive Axle, Right Bearing, Seals/Gasket, Emmision Control System, Oxygen Sensor serviced at 62,857 miles and the Electrical System and Coil serviced at 63,225. At the auto dealership they had repaired a few other things but I do not have the information here (its in the car which currently sits at a garage for an undetermined amount of time.) Durring this last summer at 119,000 miles the Transmission started to slip and I brought it to a Subaru Dealership- They informed me that they see the Transmissions going in this Year Model of Subaru Foresters and that I would need to get it rebuilt because it would just go if I had it replaced. Durring this time I also had to have work done to the steering knuckle and had the timing belts changed. This cost me $2,097 dollars. A month later my car started making more funny sounds and I brought it in to get looked at. I believed it was the struts- but it was much much more. First off the Mechanic could not believe the amount of Rust under the vehicle- he had a hard time repairing what needed to be repaired which is the Rear Wheel Bearings, All four Struts, There is some kind of Electrical failure down the center of the vehicle ( The lights for the Gear Shifter, My Radio and the Clock), There is also a crack in the Catalatic Converter and the Oil Filter for the Transmission started to leak. He has not given a figure for it but the part for the catalitc converter runs from 1200-1500 and the struts themselves are going to be $850 dollars *including labor* so I am looking at another couple of thousand dollars and haven't even had a chance to pay down the car! I drive the car averagly to work and back and keep up on the regular maintince of the vehicle. I am 23 years old and cannot imagine that I will ever buy another Subaru in the Course of my life and I hope when and if it comes back from the shop that it has the "New Car" smell because thats exsactly what it is going to be!
Comments:
Posted by guchiedad on 2005-11-03:
You may have been doing regular maintenance, but the previous owner may not have. Sounds like there were a lot of problems that may have started prior to your purchase of the car. I own a Subaru Forester 1997, and have never had one problem with it. Likewise, I haven't heard too many others that had problems either. Timing belts are standard replacement at 120,000 miles, so it's expected to be expensive. It's unfortunate for you, but I completely understand you not wanting to get a subaru again. As for me, on the other hand, I look forward to the purchase of my next Subaru. Hopefully they'll come out with some kind of minivan...
Posted by ChuhBaca on 2005-11-03:
That is a very common misconception. In ANY make of vehicle, you are going to have some lemons. You are also going to find people who will tell you nothing but good or bad based on their own personal experience. According to Consumer Reports, the long-term reliability of a Subaru is worse than the big 3 American makes (based on number of problems per 100 vehicles). Hondas, Toyotas and Nissans (including their high-end lines like Lexus) show higher reliability than the big 3.
Posted by UrFriendlyPirate on 2005-11-03:
I have to agree with Chuh
Posted by ejack053824 on 2005-11-04:
Buy a new car next time. I would never buy a used car with over 40,000 miles on it.
Posted by zzrokk on 2005-11-04:
Maybe Stars, should do what you normally suggest ejack. Threaten to kick the dealership's @ss.
Posted by starsmyles on 2007-02-22:
Yes I definently agree with purchasing a new car next time. I have issues to add to the vehicle in the above review. Last October I needed to hv the exhaust welded, new brakes and I the center consoles still fails to work.
Now I am experiencing issues with the coolant system that may end up being head gasket issues! What a headache. Anyone want to buy a Subaru?
Now I am experiencing issues with the coolant system that may end up being head gasket issues! What a headache. Anyone want to buy a Subaru?
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