Suspension Related Problems of the 2002 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2002 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2002 Subaru Forester

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

I was driving on the highway 1 mile from my home when the control arm suddenly failed sending my car veering across the road almost hitting oncoming traffic.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Subaru Forester 2002 rear wheel bearings keep failing and have to be replaced!   Read details...

The Suspension problem

I was driving I was making a right hand turn from one road to another and I hit a slight bump and then the whole thing starts swaying only to find out that my rear subframe completely rotted out and detached itself from the car due to the rust and the breaking of the subframe in the rear   Read details...


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