Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (one problem).
Car was shifted from drive into neutral for operator to use a parking lot gate machine. The engine surged a little while in neutral but settled back down. When parking gate opened the operator shifted into drive and lightly pressed the gas pedal. Read details...
Our 2004 model, manual gear-box Subaru Forester 2. 5 x stalls far too easily in first gear. Recently, my wife narrowly escaped a horrendous accident when the Forester's engine stalled on a busy highway trying to accelerate onto the highway from the side road which she has to use to access the Read details...
The vehicle's transmission made noise while driving. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined that he vehicle was operating as designed. The consumer would like to return the vehicle and receive a refund for the purchase price. The Subaru dealer offered the consumer $1500. Read details...