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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 Dealer Estimate Your Savings Location
Service type Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement for 2004 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $132 Dealer Estimate $208 Savings 36.13% Location Denver, CO
Service type Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement for 1998 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $457 Dealer Estimate $856 Savings 46.63% Location Denver, CO
Service type Brake Pads - Rear Replacement for 2012 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $161 Dealer Estimate $265 Savings 39.14% Location Denver, CO
Service type Timing Belt Replacement for 1999 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $592 Dealer Estimate $1010 Savings 41.43% Location Denver, CO
Service type Spark Plug Replacement for 2002 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $123 Dealer Estimate $165 Savings 25.60% Location Denver, CO
Service type Oil Change for 2009 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $88 Dealer Estimate $134 Savings 33.87% Location Denver, CO
Service type Power Steering Pump Replacement for 2011 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $346 Dealer Estimate $631 Savings 45.14% Location Portland, OR
Service type Radiator Hose - Lower Replacement for 2008 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $118 Dealer Estimate $189 Savings 37.57% Location Portland, OR

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2008 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L

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 All Filters
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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 Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Clutch System
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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 All Filters
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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Services included:
  • Air 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 Drive Belts
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Clutch System
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Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Filters
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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 Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Filters
Book this service
Services included:
  • 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 Drive Belts
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Filters
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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 Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Filters
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Air 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 Drive Belts
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Filters
Book this service
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
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check Parking Brake System
  • Check All Hoses
  • Check Drive Belts
  • Check Cooling System
  • Check Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Filters
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 Cooling System
  • Check Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Air Bag Systems
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Filters
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
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 Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Brake, Steering and Suspension System
  • Check All Filters
Book this service
Services included:
  • Change Oil and Filter
Book this service
Services included:
  • Air 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 Cooling System
  • Check Power Steering System
  • Check All Filters
  • Check Clutch System
Book this service
For more details, check out the Subaru Forester scheduled maintenance page.
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Answers to common Subaru Forester questions

Q: Head Gasket leak
Answered by Jeff
This is more of a judgment question as to how much you enjoy your car. A head gasket repair job can be costly and may generally run anywhere from $1,000-1,600 depending on the shop doing the repairs and what parts...
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Q: 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...
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Q: Car battery died
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Hi There, It sounds like you may have a weak battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) that may be beyond recharging. Generally, when a battery does not respond to a jump, it will need to be replaced. I would recommend having an expert from...
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Q: My 2008 Subaru Forester will not move forward in any gear
Answered by Robert
Hello. If you have an automatic transmission and the vehicle will not move forward at all then most of the time this is the result of a serious internal transmission failure. It can also be caused by an issue with...
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Most recent Subaru Forester recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Manufacturer’s report date:
December 30, 2014
NHTSA campaign ID number:
14V830000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer’s report date:
June 9, 2014
NHTSA campaign ID number:
14V311000
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EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer’s report date:
April 23, 2013
NHTSA campaign ID number:
13V159000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer’s report date:
December 25, 2012
NHTSA campaign ID number:
12V602000
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