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How much does Subaru Forester repair and maintenance cost?

The cost depends on your car, the type of service, and where you live. Here are estimates for a selection of Subaru Forester services.

Service Estimate Savings Dealer Estimate Location
Service type Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement for 2008 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $163 Savings 33.21% Dealer Estimate $245 Location Solon, OH
Service type Timing Belt Replacement for 2010 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $968 Savings 40.64% Dealer Estimate $1630 Location San Francisco, CA
Service type Brake Caliper - Passenger Side Front Replacement for 2018 Subaru Forester H4-2.0L Turbo Estimate $511 Savings 41.66% Dealer Estimate $877 Location Columbia, MD
Service type Valve Cover Gasket Replacement for 2006 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $221 Savings 30.97% Dealer Estimate $321 Location Miamisburg, OH
Service type Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement for 2010 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $117 Savings 19.72% Dealer Estimate $146 Location Garden Grove, CA
Service type Door Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Front Replacement for 2017 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $388 Savings 35.40% Dealer Estimate $601 Location Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Service type Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement for 2013 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $273 Savings 39.70% Dealer Estimate $453 Location San Tan Valley, AZ
Service type Brake Caliper - Passenger Side Rear Replacement for 2016 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $512 Savings 41.79% Dealer Estimate $880 Location Brookline, MA

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1999 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L

Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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  • Change Oil and Filter
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  • Change Oil and Filter
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  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Air Filter Replacement
  • Fuel Filter Replacement
  • Spark Plugs Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Cooling System Flush
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check All Fluids
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Drive Belts
  • Check Differential Assembly
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Clutch System
  • Check Timing Belt
  • Check Fuel System
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Services included:
  • Air Filter Replacement
  • Fuel Filter Replacement
  • Spark Plugs Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Cooling System Flush
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check All Fluids
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Differential Assembly
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Clutch System
  • Check Fuel System
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
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Services included:
  • Air Filter Replacement
  • Fuel Filter Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check All Fluids
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Clutch System
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement
  • Timing Belt Replacement
  • Water Pump Replacement
  • Timing Belt Pulley Replacement
  • Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Valve Clearance Adjustment
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Drive Belts
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Air Filter Replacement
  • Fuel Filter Replacement
  • Spark Plugs Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Cooling System Flush
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check All Fluids
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Drive Belts
  • Check Differential Assembly
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Clutch System
  • Check Timing Belt
  • Check Fuel System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Air Filter Replacement
  • Fuel Filter Replacement
  • Spark Plugs Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Cooling System Flush
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check All Fluids
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Drive Belts
  • Check Differential Assembly
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Clutch System
  • Check Timing Belt
  • Check Fuel System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check Axle Shaft
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
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For more details, check out the Subaru Forester scheduled maintenance page.
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Answers to common Subaru Forester questions

Driver seat broke and basically collapsed
Answered by Tom Rendahl
Greetings! Thank you for writing in about this problem. The welds on the seat brackets may have broken. This seems to be a common problem in this generation of Forester. A professional mechanic from YourMechanic can diagnose what failed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/book/?mktg_jid=391)...
Tire Pressure Light coming on
Answered by Andrew
The Tire Pressure Light comes on when the air in the tire is low. If you have tested the tire pressure and it is normal, but the Tire Pressure Light remains on, you need to have the TPMS system checked...
Just bought a used Forester that started rattling when I'm not accelerating and the wheel is straight. Any ideas on what it could be?
Answered by Robert
Hey there. The most common source of rattles on Subaru's are the exhaust heat shields (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heat-shield-replacement). They can rattle under all sorts of random circumstances. Whenever you turn, accelerate, let off the gas or brake, the motor experiences torque that...
Check engine light on, codes for air intake temp sensor, catalytic converter, and knock sensor. Car is bucking when going uphill.
Answered by Kevin
If the check engine light is presently on your most efficient option would be to request a check engine light diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection). The mechanic will resolve all codes and then re-evaluate your situation, that is determine if the engine still...

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Most recent Subaru Forester recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer’s report date:
July 28, 2021
NHTSA campaign ID number:
21V587000
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SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer’s report date:
April 14, 2021
NHTSA campaign ID number:
21V263000
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer’s report date:
January 1, 2020
NHTSA campaign ID number:
20V001000
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer’s report date:
January 1, 2020
NHTSA campaign ID number:
20V002000
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