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2000 Subaru Forester Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Subaru Forester, most often about the transmission (28% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is 22nd of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints.
Complaints75
Recalls0
Crashes reported7
Fires reported0
Injuries reported3
Most common 2000 Subaru Forester problems
Transmission
21 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly, manual transmission, driveline.
2000 Subaru Forester with a slipping transmission. When in drive, I depress the gas pedal and go nowhere. Just hear a shrieking. Its been coming on for a month now and now has gotten so bad I dare not drive it. It is in the shop now and will be between 1500-2500 to fix. Their estimate is that there is a loss of…
On a cold start, generally the vehicle will go forward when shifting it into drive, but after it is warmed up if you stop the engine and then try to go again, it won't engage in drive but it will go in reverse. I see on Subaru's service bulletins, on the web, show there are pages upon pages of the same happenings. It…
Suspension
19 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear, multiple axle.
While traveling, consumer noticed a grinding sound emitting from the rear wheel. Vehicle was serviced by dealer technician who notice the rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced and they caused damage to the hub assembly. Ts
Left wheel bearing went out may 2004. Paid approx. $1300 to repair it at a Subaru dealership. Right wheel bearing went out sept 2005. Paid approx $450 to replace it at a Subaru certified repair shop. Now may 2006, left wheel bearing has gone out again, less than 2 years after it was replaced. The Subaru dealer now…
Engine
12 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
Engine and engine cooling problem car was overheating at 117000 miles. Thermostat replaced by dealer, but four weeks later, same problem recurred. Problem is blown head gaskets, which are very expensive to fix. Looked on internet, and found all sorts of complaints from consumers, saying they'd had the same problem…
200 Subaru Forester blows head gasket for third time. Fixed twice under manufacturer's recall. Third time, Subaru reports they will assist with half of payment because recall was discontinued in 2008. "repair" completed under recall, but wasn't really repaired. This consumer feels that I should not be responsible for…
Wheels and tires
8 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: sidewall, tread/belt, tube.
Fuel system
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
Fuel filler pipe and associated mounting and emissions hardware are rusted out. Check engine light is on and code retrieved is 0440. Danger of leaking fuel during fill up.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Subaru Forester. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was an evaporation leak in the fuel filler pipe. The pipe and the valve were replaced at the cost of $315. The failure…
Speed control
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
On september 12, 2010, our 2000 Subaru forrester went into unintended acceleration while backing out of a parking space causing the car to be totaled, damage to a ford f350 truck and injury to the owner of the truck. Similar incident occurred in 2008 when going forward and coming to a stop before entering a highway.…
Equipment
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: other, recreational vehicle/trailer.
I have had to replace rear wheel bearing on my 2000 Subaru Forester 3 times right and left rear over the last four years. I see through online reading that this is a common complaint with the Subaru and they have done nothing to fix the problem. Pressure needs to be put on them to remedy the situation.
200 Subaru Forester blows head gasket for third time. Fixed twice under manufacturer's recall. Third time, Subaru reports they will assist with half of payment because recall was discontinued in 2008. "repair" completed under recall, but wasn't really repaired. This consumer feels that I should not be responsible for…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 4%1.) my 2000 Subaru Forester started to vibrate while I was driving. My mother took the car to Subaru dealer (dulles motorcars in leesburg, virginia) three times and was told there was no problem at all. 2.)on may 21, 2004, while my mother was driving it, the car suddenly stopped. Fortunately, it was not on highway…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Subaru Forester recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Subaru Forester
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Forester?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (21 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); suspension (19 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Forester have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Subaru Forester. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Subaru Forester?
- It is 22nd of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints, with 75 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.