Suspension Related Problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (six problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact noticed extensive rust, corrosion, and holes around the front frame of the vehicle. An independent mechanic replaced the front frame, and the passenger and driver side control arms.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where an inspection was performed but nothing was replaced.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Tl the contact's daughter owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to sway from side to side without warning while making an abnormal metallic grinding sound.   Read details...


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