Subaru Forester owners have reported 4 problems related to oil pump (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.
Dealer resealed front of engine, oil pump assembly leaked.
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Dealer resealed oil pump due to an oil leak, consumer was later informed that engine was in beginning stages of possible failure.
Oil pump seal oil leak, fixed under warranty. Still loosing oil found head gasket leak, will fix under warranty. Dealer said engine still using oil, but they will not fix it as they say 1 quart every 1000 miles is normal. But dealer want to check the vehicle every 2000 miles.
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all problems of the 1999 Subaru Forester
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Oil pump seal oil leak, fixed under warranty. Still loosing oil found head gasket leak, will fix under warranty. Dealer said engine still using oil, but they will not fix it as they say 1 quart every 1000 miles is normal. But dealer want to check the vehicle every 2000 miles.