Power Train Related Problems of the 2013 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2013 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2013 Subaru Forester

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while coasting downhill into his carport to park his vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated forward and hit his camper. The vehicle became wedged underneath the camper and all four legs of the camper to fold.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

This is a follow up to complaint number 11387558. I took my car to the dealership for the replacement of the torque converter. . The car was getting worse with shaking, shuddering and stalling. They replaced the torque converter and charged me $1,029. 25.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Forester. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not shift into any up gears without warning. The contact stated that the floormat on the front driver side would catch on the clutch while the vehicle was in motion. The failures recurred numerous times.   Read details...


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