One problem related to axle assembly has been reported for the 2003 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2003 Forester.
When at a stop both the left and right front axles broke. This happened twice. When taken to get serviced consumer was told that it was due to the snap rings. Consumer has both axle assemblies.
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