91 problems have been reported for the 2000 Subaru Forester. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 2000 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 21 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (20 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Suspension | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Tire | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Seats | |
| Steering | |
| Equipment | |
| Electrical System | |
| Air Bag | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Latches/locks/linkage |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2000 Subaru Forester in the United States are 29,996 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Subaru Forester owners in the last 22 years is 91, and the age of the vehicle is 22, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 91 / 29,996 / 22 * 1000 = 0.14.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Subaru Forester model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2000 Subaru Forester in 2000.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Subaru Forester, the following table can be used to compare the 2000 Subaru Forester with the Subaru Forester from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2000 Forester is 91 while the average number of problems reported for the 25 model years of the Subaru Forester is 257.