Two problems related to suspension noise have 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while reversing in his driveway, when he heard an abnormal noise and saw the front driver's side tire turn outward. The contact stated he lost control of the steering wheel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension). The contact repaired the vehicle on his own and replaced the gearing assembly (axle shaft, lower control arm and bolt joint). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer has been informed of failure and informed the vehicle was serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension) back in 2012. The failure mileage was 211,000. Dp.
The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Forester. While driving approximately 40 mph, an unusually loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The failure occurred when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both front lower control arms exhibited excessive corrosion; however, the rear lower control arms were not as severely damaged. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.