One problem related to automatic transmission cooler has been reported for the 2000 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2000 Forester.
Engine had a porous block. Subaru of America has acknowledged this as a manufacturing defect. Experienced catastrophic loss of transmission fluid. Cause unknown. Car currently at new motors for repair. Matter has been referred to an attorney for possible action under state lemon laws.