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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 Headlight Bulb - Driver Side Low Beam Replacement for 2000 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $176 Savings 11.63% Dealer Estimate $200 Location Everett, WA
Service type Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement for 2014 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $205 Savings 18.73% Dealer Estimate $252 Location Randallstown, MD
Service type Ball Joint Front - Upper Right Replacement for 2009 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $222 Savings 22.04% Dealer Estimate $284 Location Oakland, CA
Service type Oil Pan Gasket Replacement for 2013 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $342 Savings 18.61% Dealer Estimate $420 Location Rockaway, NJ
Service type Alternator Repair for 2015 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $854 Savings 44.86% Dealer Estimate $1550 Location Berkeley, CA
Service type Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement for 2006 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $300 Savings 32.78% Dealer Estimate $447 Location Henderson, NV
Service type Alternator Repair for 1998 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $415 Savings 39.16% Dealer Estimate $682 Location San Antonio, TX
Service type Differential / Gear Oil - Front Replacement for 2011 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $212 Savings 20.08% Dealer Estimate $266 Location Fort Pierce, FL

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2014 Subaru Forester H4-2.0L Turbo

Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check Drive Belts
  • Check Cooling System
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Service
  • Check Fuel System
  • Differential / Gear Oil - Front Replacement
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Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
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Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Fuel Filter Replacement
  • Spark Plugs Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check Drive Belts
  • Check Cooling System
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Service
  • Check Fuel System
  • Differential / Gear Oil - Front Replacement
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Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check Drive Belts
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Timing Belt
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Service
  • Check Fuel System
  • Differential / Gear Oil - Front Replacement
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Service
  • Check Fuel System
  • Differential / Gear Oil - Front Replacement
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Service
  • Check Fuel System
  • Differential / Gear Oil - Front Replacement
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Service
  • Check Fuel System
  • Differential / Gear Oil - Front Replacement
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Fuel Filter Replacement
  • Spark Plugs Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check Drive Belts
  • Check Cooling System
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Service
  • Check Fuel System
  • Differential / Gear Oil - Front Replacement
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Brake System Flush
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Service
  • Check Fuel System
  • Differential / Gear Oil - Front Replacement
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension 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
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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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For more details, check out the Subaru Forester scheduled maintenance page.
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Answers to common Subaru Forester questions

My Subaru Forester XT (2014) with the FA20 turbo engine makes the timing belt screeching noise when it starts up
Answered by Kevin
The engine in your particular model was equipped with a timing chain, not a belt. The screeching noise that you are describing could be due to a faulty bearing in a pulley that is in the "circuit" of components driven...
Wobbly Power steering pully part 2
Answered by Jay
The only suggestion on the pulley is to go to the dealer and see if it was ever sold separate from pump? It may not be available separately. Remove belt and turn the pulley by hand and watch pump shaft...
Overheating indicator on
Answered by Isai
Overheating can be caused by many things. Low coolant is the most common one. I would start by making sure the coolant level is appropriate. A bad thermostat, air pocket, or a fan that is not coming on when needed...
I have a 2003 Subaru Forester and upon starting this morning it ran fine for a minute or two. Then the Check Engine Light came on.
Answered by Jeff
Too much air flowing into the intake causes the engine to lean out too much air in relation to the fuel and misfire. At an idle, the PCV valve restricts air flow, to reduce this problem. At high manifold vacuum...

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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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