2005
Subaru Forester
EPA MPG:
23 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
23 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Forester will be much more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from the 2025 model.
The 2005 Subaru Forester has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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The 2005 Subaru Forester has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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2005 SUVs Reliability
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Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester
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vs. Similar Cars
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Subaru vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Redesign year
Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Powertrain
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Engine Major
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Engine Minor
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Transmission Major
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Drive System
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Exhaust
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Brakes
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Climate System
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Build Quality
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Body Hardware
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003*
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
2009*
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
SUSPENSION
Sep 06, 2011
A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
What should you do:
SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
For more information:
THIS IS SUBARU'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER WVX-34.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
11V464000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
318215
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