Structure Related Problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the structure (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category Number of Problems
Structure problems
2
Body problems
1
Hatchback/liftgate problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the owner was driving an undetermined slow rate of speed the brake pedal extended to the floor causing the braking distance to be extended.   Read details...

The Body problem

Having seen the complaints from other users regarding the reliability of airbag deployment in this model vehicle. Relevant to let the proper authorities know of a rollover accident in which no airbags (nor front nor side) deployed with a resulting fatality.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

The rear hatch door does not latch and door can swing open. Problem started around 45k and all the dealer would do is spray the mechanism with wd-40. The problem kept getting worse and I am fed up. As a result of this I would not buy another Subaru.   Read details...


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