Subaru Forester owners have reported 5 problems related to gasoline engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the Forester.
Gas leak on fuel line of the engine on the passenger side of the engine.
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all problems of the 2000 Subaru Forester
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Intermitent backfire after shifting on manual transmission Foresters. Manufacturer notified, confirmed that engine backfires but said backfiring was not a problem, hence no fix was neccessary and non would be provided. How many of you out there consider ba.
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all problems of the 2002 Subaru Forester
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The oxygen sensor switch is not operating. The dealer is willing to replace it, however, he cannot get the part as it is not available. This dealer and others said they have several new cars waiting for this part. This may be a national problem, suggest you check into a recall. My gas mileage is now very poor and the engine is starting to run rough.
Ongoing problem with engine hesitating intermittently whenever vehicle sits for more then two days. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and problem still occurring.
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all problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester
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Engine rebuilt due to failure, had to be completely replaced due to failure of rebuilt unit. Mjs.