One problem related to door latch 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.
2002 Subaru Forester front door lock mechanisms are defective. January, 2003 - passenger door would not latch and had to tie it shut. Dealer repaired it promptly. March 2003 - drivers door would not open - had to crawl across the shifter to get out. Manipulated inside lock lever and eventually freed up mechanism. This would not be safe in an emergency.
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