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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 Door Lock Actuator - Driver Side Rear Replacement for 2006 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $310 Savings 39.02% Dealer Estimate $509 Location Marriottsville, MD
Service type Car Air Filter Replacement for 2013 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $99 Savings 26.11% Dealer Estimate $134 Location Oviedo, FL
Service type Window Motor / Regulator Assembly - Driver Side Front Replacement for 2012 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Turbo Estimate $335 Savings 43.14% Dealer Estimate $589 Location Cape Coral, FL
Service type Oil Pan Replacement for 2017 Subaru Forester H4-2.0L Turbo Estimate $529 Savings 33.85% Dealer Estimate $800 Location Tacoma, WA
Service type Axle / CV Shaft Assembly - Driver Side Rear Replacement for 2017 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $314 Savings 42.37% Dealer Estimate $545 Location Gig Harbor, WA
Service type Window Motor / Regulator Assembly - Passenger Side Rear Replacement for 2018 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $558 Savings 47.13% Dealer Estimate $1056 Location Cary, NC
Service type Axle / CV Shaft Assembly - Passenger Side Rear Replacement for 2016 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $300 Savings 42.26% Dealer Estimate $520 Location Cary, NC
Service type Cooling System Flush for 1998 Subaru Forester H4-2.5L Estimate $204 Savings 33.57% Dealer Estimate $307 Location Mastic Beach, NY

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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
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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
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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
  • 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
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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:
  • 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
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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
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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:
  • 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
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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
  • 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
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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
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For more details, check out the Subaru Forester scheduled maintenance page.
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Subaru Forester - Timing Belt - Meridian, Idaho
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Subaru Forester - Brake System Flush - Scarsdale, New York
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Answers to common Subaru Forester questions

How much for a head gasket replacement job?
Answered by Jeff
Hi There, It sounds like you may be correct in that this is a classic sign of a blown head gasket. A blown head gasket may cause a number of different symptoms. Coolant in the engine oil, an engine misfire...
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How long would a radiator hose replacement take?
Answered by Jay
You will need to be more specific with the year of the vehicle with the engine size and what radiator hose you need replaced if you want the correct time it will take to replace a radiator upper or lower...
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Starter motor keeps running after car starts
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Assuming that it is not an electrical issue (e.g. somehow power is NOT being cut once you release the key from the "start" position) you have a mechanical flaw with the starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement). It is hard to say from your...
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Clutch release bearing gone
Answered by James
The bearing will have to be replaced. I recommend having a reputable transmission handle this repair. I also suggest having the clutch and pressure plate replaced while they are in there. 
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Most recent Subaru Forester recalls

AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

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

Manufacturer’s report date:
January 1, 2020
NHTSA campaign ID number:
20V002000
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AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Manufacturer’s report date:
January 1, 2020
NHTSA campaign ID number:
20V003000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Manufacturer’s report date:
December 1, 2019
NHTSA campaign ID number:
19V856000
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