Electrical System Related Problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the anti-theft controller (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the instrument panel (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester

The Anti-theft Controller problem

I recently had an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous incident with my 2003 Forester, at, of all places, the local Toyota dealership. I had stopped to discuss a service appointment. Upon leaving, my Forester would not start, but exhibited symptoms of initially fuel starvation, and then poor   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated. The dealership determined the harness assembly underneath the floor board was not long enough to maintain a connection and recommended a kit be installed. After the kit was installed, the air bag light went off.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that his vehicle is experiencing the same wiring harness failure as stated in the recall for the 2006 models. The dealer offered to repair it at the contact's expense. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Subaru Forester model year vehicles:



Forester Service Bulletins
Forester Safety Recalls
Forester Defect Investigations