Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2001 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension hub (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Front Suspension Hub problems | |
| Suspension problems |
Left rear wheel bearing has been replaced twice. Right rear wheel bearing needs to be replaced now. Dealer service personnel told me that the wheel was about to fall off of the vehicle the first time I had the bearing replaced. Read details...
2001 Subaru Forester 87500 miles on it. 12/2007 had rear wheel bearings replaced at independent shop. Now it is 12/2008 with only 92k miles on it, and the driver's side rear wheel bearing is howling like a banshee. Passenger rear wheel bearing getting louder but not as bad. Read details...
The contact owns 2001 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the rear cross member became fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear cross member failed. The vehicle was repaired. Read details...