2003 Subaru Forester Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

• 2003 Subaru Forester Subaru Front O2 Sensor Recall

  The front oxygen (air fuel ratio) sensor element may develop a crack, causing the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Subaru has recalled certain models to replace sensors that may fail. The Subaru service program number is WXW-80, this is not a government mandated recall.

• 2003 Subaru Forester Check Engine Light Due to Failed Catalytic Converter

  The Check Engine Light may illuminate because of low catalytic converter efficiency. This same issue may cause the car to fail the State Smog Test if one is required.

• 2003 Subaru Forester Cooling System Problems Cause Head Gasket Failure

  The head gasket has a high failure rate due to cooling system problems. Subaru is aware of the problem and has extended the warranty to 8 years/100k miles on many vehicles.

• 2003 Subaru Forester Worn Out Gaskets Allowed Oil to Seep Into Spark Plugs

  An oil leak can develop from the spark plug tube seals. Excess oil in the spark plug tubes can result in engine misfires and illumination of the Check Engine Light . Our technicians tell us that removing the valve cover and replacing the tube seals and cover gasket is necessary to correct this concern. Oil damaged spark plugs, ignition wires , and ignition coils will also require replacement.

• 2003 Subaru Forester Improved Spark Plug Wires for Misfire Issues

  Sometimes the Check Engine Light illuminates because the computer detects misfires. Subaru released an improved spark plug wire set to solve the problem. The ignition coil should also be inspected for carbon tracks or short circuits between the contacts

• 2003 Subaru Forester Check Engine Light Due to Failed Knock Sensor

  The Check Engine Light may illuminate because of a failed knock sensor . Although the sensor often tests okay, it can fail intermittently, while the vehicle is being driven.

• 2003 Subaru Forester Improved clutch parts to correct clutch chatter

  There have been reports of "clutch chatter," particularly when driving the vehicle from a cold start. If the issue was reported by the owner while the vehicle was still under warranty, the dealer may replace the clutch with improved parts.

2003 Subaru Forester Questions and Answers

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• Subaru Forester Coolant Is Boiling In The Reservoir

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 100, 000 MILES

  related to engine-cooling, coolant-reservoir, replace-remove

  After driving my subaru forester turbo for like 50 minutes I realize that the car is returning water to the coolant container. The container gets full and one can see it boiling, after cooling the ..

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• Subaru Forester Dear Authorized, I Live In Turkey And My Car Is...

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 120, 000 MILES

  related to suspension, shock, replace-remove

  Dear Authorized, I live in Turkey and my car is subaru forester 2.0 xt at. I have a problem. When I drive 40-70 miles per hour and 4 th gear, and I push the accelarter, I sense big shock, afte..

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• Subaru Forester Fuel Smell In 2003 Subaru Forester

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

  related to fuel-system, fuel-leak

  Driving my 2003 Subaru Forester this morning (temperature about 4 degrees F) I smelled gasoline inside the car. My Subaru mechanic says that the fuel line is probably loose, and the car will be fi..

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• Subaru Forester Gas Smell

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 4 CYL, 110 MILES

  related to fuel-system, fuel-leak

  My 2003 subaru forster 2.5 x has started burning oil as of late, in addition in the last week, after warming up my car before I go anywhere, when I get into the car there is a strong smell of gas..

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• Subaru Forester Forester Window Motor

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 205, 000 MILES

  related to body, window, motor, replace-remove

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• Subaru Forester Flashing ECO Light And Will Not Shift Out Of First

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 2.0L, 4 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 45, 000 MILES

  related to warning-lights, economy-light

  Hey, I live in Canada and have a JDM 2003 Forester cross sports that has the flashing ECO light and won't shift out of first. Did you have the same problem that you resolved? I'm just trying to b..

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• Subaru Forester Liftgate Latch

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 120, 000 MILES

  related to body, liftgate, latch

  The rear liftgate will not open, I suspect the cable from the handle to the latch. I can see the latch through the small access hole in the inside panel and have tried pushing it up and down. How..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Forester, How To Removal 32mm Nut On Wheel Shaft?

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER

  related to tires, lug-nut

  Suspension problem 2003 Subaru Forester All Wheel Drive Manual 2.5X miles How do I get the 32mm nuts off to remove my rotor assembly? I want to remove the front left shaft driving the whee..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester ABS And Brake Lights On...

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 4 CYL, AWD, MANUAL, 111, 000 MILES

  related to warning-lights, abs-light

  Starting this past summer, my ABS and Break lights would come on spontaneously while driving. I was typically using the AC at the time and it would go OFF INSTANTANEOUSLY when these lights would c..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester Coil / Strut Replacement Problem

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER

  related to suspension, strut, replace-remove

  Suspension problem 2003 Subaru Forester All Wheel Drive Manual 2.5X miles Hi, I've made an attempt at replacing the front coil over strut suspension on my Subaru Forester 2003 2.5 X and r..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester Drivers Side Front Window Motor

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 51, 000 MILES

  related to body, window, motor, replace-remove

  How do I remove from door, I have everything off, I can slide the motor back and forth. Cannot figure out how to remove to replace it. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester Engine Light

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 4 CYL, AWD, MANUAL, 156, 000 MILES

  related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

  The check engine light went on about a month ago. I took it into the mechanic and they couldn't figure out what was wrong and reset the code. The light came back on 4 days and ago and yesterday we..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester No Power To Rear Wheels, Low...

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER

  related to general, noises, whirring

  Drive Train Axles Bearings problem 2003 Subaru Forester 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic Noticing a low whirring noise from the rear, our mechanic ran it on the lift, and noticed the rear ..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester Power Window Motor

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER

  related to body, window, motor, replace-remove

  Interior problem 2003 Subaru Forester 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic trying to replace drivers side power window motor can't figure out how to take it apart @media(max-width: 960px)..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester Rear End Noise

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 176, 000 MILES

  related to tires, alignment

  It's been a rough winter with record snows and now pot holes too large and numerous to avoid. I've started hearing a "rumbling" noise in the rear of my forester. My first thought was the spare in th..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester Replace Power Window Motor

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 4 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 165, 000 MILES

  related to body, window, motor, replace-remove

  The drivers side window motor is not working (window will not go up). I have found motors on the internet. How do I replace the motor? How do I remove the glass? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt ..

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• Subaru Forester 2003 Subaru Forester Temp Gauge

  2003 SUBARU FORESTER, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

  related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

  While on the road with my 2003 Forester for about hour driving on the highway at 70 mph I ended up stuck in bumper to bumper traffic thru a toll & then a bridge for an hour. After about 15 m..

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2003 Subaru Forester Maintenance and Repair

• Causes of 2003 Subaru Forester Engine Vibration
• How To Use a 2003 Subaru Forester Battery Charger
• 2003 Subaru Forester Exhaust Smell Understanding Where The Problem Lies
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Hydraulic Lifter
• How To Repair a 2003 Subaru Forester Tire Valve
• How To Use a Trickle Charger on your 2003 Subaru Forester
• 2003 Subaru Forester Exhaust Manifold Leak Repair Cost: Average Prices To Expect
• Average 2003 Subaru Forester Brake Repair Cost for Each Brake Problem
• Tips for Recharging your 2003 Subaru Forester Battery
• Most Common Signs That Your 2003 Subaru Forester Needs a Transmission Flush
• Burning Smell from 2003 Subaru Forester - Understand What is Happening
• Causes of 2003 Subaru Forester Engine Knock
• The Best 2003 Subaru Forester Battery Brand To Use for Lasting Performance
• 2003 Subaru Forester Tire Companies To Avoid
• 2003 Subaru Forester Tire Alignment: How To Know When You Need It
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Engine Speed Sensor
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Head Gasket
• How To Repair 2003 Subaru Forester Hail Damage
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Coil Pack
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Alternator
• Most Common 2003 Subaru Forester Transmission Problems
• Using Nitrogen for 2003 Subaru Forester Tire Inflation: Advantages Disadvantages
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Distributor
• Symptoms of Fried 2003 Subaru Forester Piston Rings
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Coolant Temperature Sensor
• Advantages and Disadvantages of 2003 Subaru Forester Radial Tires
• How To Reset The 2003 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure Sensor Correctly
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Ecu
• Common 2003 Subaru Forester Oil Pump Failure Symptoms
• My 2003 Subaru Forester Smells: 7 Tips for Getting Rid of Bad Auto Odors
• 2003 Subaru Forester Acrylic Car Paint: Understanding The Pros and Cons
• Understand 2003 Subaru Forester Brake Noise for a Proper Diagnosis
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Mass Airflow Sensor
• 2003 Subaru Forester Waxing Temperature - Understanding The Best Time To Wax Your Car
• How To Tell If Its Time for a 2003 Subaru Forester Engine Rebuild
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Throttle Position Sensor
• Signs Your 2003 Subaru Forester has a Faulty Transmission Filter
• 2003 Subaru Forester Windshield Repair Quote: Average Prices On Common Repairs
• How To Tell When a 2003 Subaru Forester Brake Rotors Need To Be Replaced
• What Happens If Your 2003 Subaru Forester Runs Out of Engine Oil
• How To Repair a 2003 Subaru Forester Aluminum Radiator
• 2003 Subaru Forester Chrome Rim Repair: a How To Guide
• Average 2003 Subaru Forester Tire Puncture Repair Cost
• The Best Way To Polish 2003 Subaru Forester Paint: Two Methods To Consider
• Causes of 2003 Subaru Forester White Exhaust Smoke
• What Should a Full 2003 Subaru Forester Detailing Service Include
• What Does It Mean If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Low Oil Pressure At Idle
• 2003 Subaru Forester Wax Formula - Understanding What Its Made Of
• 2003 Subaru Forester Polish and Wax: Are They The Same Which Comes First
• Understanding When You Should Wax Your 2003 Subaru Forester : Hot or Cold Temperature
• 2003 Subaru Forester Paint Types Pros and Cons of Each
• How To Mix 2003 Subaru Forester Paint Properly So The Color Spreads Evenly
• 2003 Subaru Forester Clear Coat Car Paint - Understanding The Pros and Cons
• How To Apply 2003 Subaru Forester Paint Primer Correctly
• 2003 Subaru Forester Spray Painting Techniques for a Proper Coat
• 2003 Subaru Forester Windshield Scratch Repair: a How To Guide
• A Routine 2003 Subaru Forester Maintenance Schedule Based On Engine Mileage
• 2003 Subaru Forester Buyers Guide: Oil Free or Oil Air Compressor
• What To Do If You Start To Get 2003 Subaru Forester Brake Smell
• Causes of 2003 Subaru Forester Blue Exhaust Smoke
• When Should You Turn your 2003 Subaru Forester Brake Rotors
• How To Repair a 2003 Subaru Forester Leaking Gas Tank
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Manifold Pressure Sensor
• How To Tell If You Have a 2003 Subaru Forester Faulty Oxygen Sensor
• What Happens If Your 2003 Subaru Forester Runs Out of Coolant
• How Often Should You Replace Your 2003 Subaru Forester Radiator Fluid
• 2003 Subaru Forester Radiator Fluid: What To Use What To Avoid
• 2003 Subaru Forester Repair: How To Use Radiator Sealant
• 2003 Subaru Forester Radiator Repair: 3 Soldering Tips for Proper Restoration
• Average 2003 Subaru Forester Radiator Repair Costs: Dont Get Scammed
• Signs of a Worn Out 2003 Subaru Forester Engine Bearing
• Causes of 2003 Subaru Forester Lifter Tick
• How To Bleed a 2003 Subaru Forester Radiator: An Auto Diy Maintenance Guide
• 2003 Subaru Forester Tire Repair: Tire Patch Vs Plug
• Types of 2003 Subaru Forester Brake Pads To Be Aware of
• Pros and Cons of a 2003 Subaru Forester High Flow Air Filter
• Benefits of Changing Your 2003 Subaru Forester Air Filter
• Common Problems Associated With 2003 Subaru Forester Fully Synthetic Oil
• What Is The Difference Between a 2003 Subaru Forester Synthetic Oil and Conventional Oil
• How Often Should You Clean and Condition 2003 Subaru Forester Leather Seats
• How 2003 Subaru Forester Oil Change Affects Gas Mileage
• Advantages That New Tires Give Your 2003 Subaru Forester
• How To Prevent a 2003 Subaru Forester Spark Plug Blow Out Ignition: Problems Solved
• Copper Spark Plugs Vs Iridium and Platinum: Understand for Top 2003 Subaru Forester Performance
• How To Fix a 2003 Subaru Forester Power Steering Hose Leak
• Essential 2003 Subaru Forester Power Steering Parts and What They Do
• How To Get Rid of a 2003 Subaru Forester Mildew Smell
• 2003 Subaru Forester Battery or Alternator How To Tell Where The Problem Lies
• Everything You Need To Know About 2003 Subaru Forester Brake Fluid
• Weird 2003 Subaru Forester Air Conditioner Smell: What It Means and How To Fix It