Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows eleven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (three problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Subaru Forester

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	34
Check Engine Light On problems	3
Engine Stall problems	2
Car Stall problems	2
Engine Burning Oil problems	2
Engine Noise problems	1
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1
Catalytic Convertor problems	1
Engine Grinding Noise problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

The tgv valve metal flap screw came undone and came loose with the intake manifold. Piece of metal about 1 in x 2 inch (flap) fell down to cylinder 2 intake and rubbed against the intake valve nipping pieces off and those pieces of metal along with loose screw fell chipping corner of cylinder 2 Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

The vehicle was traveling along the highway at around 65-75mph and we went up a grade (cuesta grade) along 101 freeway in California and vehicle had a sudden loss in power while climbing up the hill. Ultimately, no power was ever regained and the vehicle shut off completely and stopped. Read details...

The Engine Stall problem

After full stop engine or drive train lost power on sharp left turn. Resumed power in 2-3 seconds. Engine did not stall and did not require restarting. Has occured 5-7 times. Read details...

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