One problem related to hatchback/liftgate has been reported for the 2004 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2004 Forester.
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. This problem has been on going for at least 2 years ,it happens everytime the hatch is open. . . It never latches when closed.
| Structure problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate problems | |
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