Subaru Forester owners have reported 4 problems related to rear suspension (under the suspension 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.
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. While the contact was loading groceries into the trunk of the vehicle, she stepped back and noticed that the vehicle was very low. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear suspension failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Heritage Subaru catonsville (6624 baltimore national pike, baltimore, MD 21228, (844) 224-1954) was contacted to schedule a second diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
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My 98 Forester had the right rear bearing changed 3 times by non dealer chain. Started making noise again. When I went to Subaru, the mechanic told me that it's common. He has been replacing them with legacy bearings and has not had any complaints. Also the vent on top of rear differential blows or sweats diff fluid out onto differential. Potential for freeze up of differential once all fluid is gone. Mechanic claims he would have to open differential and "notch" some metal guard in there to prevent this. This along with bearings-$600.
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While making a right turn, the consumer heard a rubbing noise. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the rear strut spring plate corroded and was pushed down onto the tires. The rear struts were replaced.
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Rear bearing should fail at 40000 miles. It is a design flaw, as many Foresters had experienced the same thing. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760613.