general problems of the 2007 Subaru Forester

The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Head gasket , radiator failed suddenly while going 65 on hwy (115k) . Had new radiator, heads resurfaced/hg replaced, etc. Now less than 15k later (128k) head gasket leaking again.

Head gaskets had to be replaced.

Head gaskets on engine started to leak. I was told that this is a very common occurrence on the 2007 Foresters. Why was there no recall for this issue?.

I was advised by an employee at midas who happens to own 3 Subarus that the heat shield always comes loose on Subarus which is alarming. Although it only cost me $40 to replace, I feel a little uneasy as I've only owned this vehicle for 1 1/2 years. When I first bought the vehicle (used), I took it back to the dealership several times due to a smell of something burning. Each time I was told that there was nothing they could find and I shouldn't worry. At almost two years, I am having the same problem although nothing major has happened and I'm hoping and praying it doesn't as I am the mother of a 3 year old child and would hate for my car to either catch on fire or for me to get in an accident due to Subarus neglect to correctly investigate the real problem.

The fault indicators came on and the error code p2441 was present both at the first occurrence and at the second occurrence at 105,000 miles. At the second occurrence the price for fixing the problem was set at $2123. At this price and guessing at the price of other parts the car's replacement value should come to around $200,000. This is a common problem pervasive to all Subarus, not just Foresters, featuring a turbo charged engine.