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2007 Subaru Forester Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Subaru Forester, most often about the engine (20% of complaints, typically around 95,000 miles). It is 23rd of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Subaru Forester problems
Engine
15 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The check engine light illuminated and the cruise control light was flashing upon starting the engine. No other engine symptoms presented themselves. Took vehicle to independent repair shop and was informed the front converter is damaged in addition to the front sensor being bad. Ended up having them all replaced at…
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated upon starting. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter was damaged. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.
Evap code tested by dealership and showed cracked fuel cut valve. This is emission related and should be covered by 8 year 80k mile warranty. They say its not and want $600 to replace the valve.
Took car in for routine recall items (campaign wvu-31 and campaign wvl-22). During one way fuel valve removal, strong smell of gas was noted coming from gas tank area. Evaporative leak was noted due to cracked fuel cut valves. Cost of removal and replacement of both left and right cracked fuel valves was $693.59.the…
Suspension
12 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: front.
I've been having problems with front end control whenever I go over a bump at highway speeds. It feels as though the steering wheel is being pulled from my hands. I get an alignment every 6 months with no improvement.
I purchased this car used from nj, and recently relocated to wa. Approx. 126k miles, the lower front control arm on the driver side rusted through, dropping the car onto the wheel, and pulling the driveaxle from the transmission. It appears that the control arm rusted from the top side, which would likely be difficult…
Transmission
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission, axle assembly.
My vehicle regularly shifts in a very imprecise way, at the wrong times, in particular at low speeds. There is also unusual delays in shifting down when quick power is applied, sometimes resulting in delays in emergency or quickly needed maneuvers. The care behaves in exactly the same ways as in NHTSA complaints…
Tl contact owns 2007 Subaru Forester. She purchased the vehicle brand new in july 2007 and in august of 2009 she smelled fumes in the vehicle. The dealer replaced the fuel cut roll valve since it was cracked, and the dealer replaced the failed part with the same defected part; therefore she could experience the…
Speed control
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
The fault indicators came on and the error code p2441 was present both at the first occurrence and at the second occurrence at 105,000 miles. At the second occurrence the price for fixing the problem was set at $2123. At this price and guessing at the price of other parts the car's replacement value should come to…
The contact owned a 2007 Subaru Forester. While exiting a car wash facility, the vehicle independently accelerated, sped across the street, and struck a curb. The vehicle crashed into a cement divider. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an…
Air bags
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owned a 2007 Subaru Forester. While exiting a car wash facility, the vehicle independently accelerated, sped across the street, and struck a curb. The vehicle crashed into a cement divider. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an…
Our Subaru Forester 2007 was in a front end crash and the air bags did not deploy. Driver was alone in car, there were no passengers. Damage to car was considered "total loss" by insurance company (assessed damage was at least $7500 with just a visual inspection). Front of car had severe damage, and was pushed in.…
Electrical
5 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles.
While driving at highway speeds and running the air conditioner, the blower fan quit. After removing the blower fan it was found that power connection to the fan had completely melted. The wires had burned through and plastic around them was completely burnt and deformed. No fuses were blown which is worrisome because…
The check engine light illuminated and the cruise control light was flashing upon starting the engine. No other engine symptoms presented themselves. Took vehicle to independent repair shop and was informed the front converter is damaged in addition to the front sensor being bad. Ended up having them all replaced at…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: temporary/emergency spare tire.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The vehicle has yokohama geolandar, size p215 55r17 tires. When accelerating slightly from a stop, the rear of the vehicle would move from left to right. While driving 20 MPH, the contact applied the brakes. The ABS activated, but the vehicle did not stop for 100 feet. There…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Subaru Forester. The rear driver's side tire went flat and was replaced with a yokohama donut spare tire. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the spare tire began to lose traction with the road surface and caused the vehicle to skid sideways. He slid into a snowbank and collided with a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Subaru Forester recalls
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front suspension control arm failure
Summary
On september 6, 2011, fuji heavy industries USA, inc, on behalf of subaru of america, inc notified the office of defects investigation (odi) it would be conducting a safety recall of certain model year (my) 2002 through 2007 subaru impreza, my 2003 through 2008 subaru forester, and my 2005 through 2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one the salt belt states including the district of columbia (dc). For the purpose of this investigation, salt belt states include connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia
Questions about the 2007 Subaru Forester
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Subaru Forester?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); fuel system (12 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); suspension (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Subaru Forester have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 6, 2011 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Subaru Forester?
- It is 23rd of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints, with 74 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.