One problem related to differential unit 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.
Front differential unit failed from lack of lubrication, Subaru stated that independent facilities mistakenly drained the differential fluid instead of engine oil during oil change because of the close proximity of plugs, the differential pan and oil pan nees to be properly labeled. Nlm.