# 2009 Subaru Forester propeller shafts

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-propeller-shafts/115121>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** forester, subaru\
**Created:** [April 7, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-propeller-shafts/115121 "2018-04-07T00:46:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Lonnie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bc79bd/32.png) [@Lonnie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lonnie)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-propeller-shafts/115121/1 "2018-04-07T00:46:36Z")

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I have a 2009 forester with very low mileage,49000 . The propeller shaft with the center bearing , was replaced at 34,000 miles. After taking the car in for a passenger side airbag recall, I was told the same shaft was worn and again needed to be replaced, after only 16,000 miles. Subaru stated the $950 repair was not covered. After numerous calls to Subaru of America they offered $500 as a courtesy. It seems this item is a common problem. Is it a poor design , faulty engineering or just another mega company passing the buck. Any suggestions on a recourse.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-propeller-shafts/115121/2 "2018-04-07T01:42:42Z")

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Take the $500 Subaru is offering, fix the car for the extra $450 and hang a For Sale sign on the car.

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**Author:** ![Yosemite](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/yosemite/32/643_2.png) [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-propeller-shafts/115121/3 "2018-04-11T03:30:24Z")

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You are beyond warranty on this car, so find an independent mechanic to take a look and see if this propeller shaft really needs to be replaced.

It may need to be replaced, but the independent will charge 1/2 the dealer charges.

Yosemite

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-propeller-shafts/115121/4 "2018-04-11T04:26:21Z")

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What were/are the symptoms? I disagree that prop shafts are a chronic problem.

Any chance those guys never replaced it the first time?

I’m surprised they even offered anything.