Table 1 shows six common suspension related problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (three problems).
Control arms rotten out with front crash bars. . . Should be a recall on them as the control arms are about 200 each plus labor. . . And to find someone who has the front crash bars cause they rot out do to the ac leaking on them and rotten them out. . . . Read details...
My vehicle had a recall on the lower control arms that would rust and and break. That is exactly what happened while I was driving with my family. Control arm broke causing other parts to get destroyed. The fender breaks and other parts. Read details...
Both rear wheel bearings replaced at 51,000 miles. Read details...