# \#forester **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/forester/320.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Wondering if my 2002 Subaru Forester can make a long drive/trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wondering-if-my-2002-subaru-forester-can-make-a-long-drive-trip/199652)
**Author:** [@laurenquesada786\_193257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laurenquesada786_193257)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wondering-if-my-2002-subaru-forester-can-make-a-long-drive-trip/199652 "2025-03-28T19:00:55Z")
I’m planning a trip with some friends and I’m worried my car isn’t up for the drive. Looking for advice or reassurance on whether we should look into renting a car instead. For reference, Flattest Route says my daily co… --- ## [Salvage History](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-history/199483)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-history/199483 "2025-03-14T16:09:02Z")
I found a free vehicle history report from Cars for Sale (similar to Carfax) regarding a 2014 Subaru Forester. In March 2023 it was branded as “salvage” in Ohio. In May 2023 it was reported as “rebuilt” in Pa and in Oct … --- ## [2003 Subaru Forester 5-speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-5-speed/199270)
**Author:** [@greg3809](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greg3809)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-5-speed/199270 "2025-02-28T23:43:32Z")
5-speed slack in shifter won’t go in 4th or reverse it grinds what can I do --- ## [2013 Forester P0451 Troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-forester-p0451-troubleshooting/198729)
**Author:** [@B737JD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B737JD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-forester-p0451-troubleshooting/198729 "2025-01-17T23:18:49Z")
Hello all, this is my first post here, I’m looking to see if anyone can help me troubleshoot an emissions issue. Specifically, I get the P0451 code every other time I drive my car when it is around 40°F outside or above… --- ## [2018 Subaru Forester - Intermittent Starting Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-intermittent-starting-issues/195732)
**Author:** [@ddj5805\_190959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddj5805_190959)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-intermittent-starting-issues/195732 "2024-08-14T21:37:45Z")
Long story. I took my Subaru Forester in for it’s 35,000 mile servicing. I had the usual oil change but also had the fuel system treated. Up to this point I’ve had no problems with the car. The next day after the servici… --- ## [Fuel Filter Options for 2003 Subaru Forester?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-options-for-2003-subaru-forester/195647)
**Author:** [@james.chevy27\_190893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james.chevy27_190893)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-options-for-2003-subaru-forester/195647 "2024-08-10T23:02:37Z")
I’m looking to replace the fuel filter on my 2003 Subaru Forester, and I’m considering using this fuel filter. Has anyone here used this specific part before? I’d love to hear about your experience with it. Did it fit w… --- ## [AT Oil Temp light flashing and engine shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-oil-temp-light-flashing-and-engine-shudders/46980)
**Author:** [@mike2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike2010)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-oil-temp-light-flashing-and-engine-shudders/46980 "2023-08-02T00:49:20Z")
Hi there. Looking for some advice on a problem that cropped up after a long trip this weekend. Coming back down to the SF Bay area from Lake Tahoe, carrying 4 people plus gear, we noticed sporadically throughout the… --- ## [02 Forester overheating after engine rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-forester-overheating-after-engine-rebuild/191671)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-forester-overheating-after-engine-rebuild/191671 "2023-07-27T11:19:59Z")
Hi, I’ve got 600 miles on my engine after completely rebuilding It. After about 40 miles it starts overheating at slow speeds or idling. If I rev the engine, it cools down. I put a new asin water pump in and new radiato… --- ## [Used Car Catastrophe - Constant Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-catastrophe-constant-problems/191640)
**Author:** [@wildlight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildlight)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-catastrophe-constant-problems/191640 "2023-07-16T16:47:21Z")
Hi everyone, I seem to have ended up with a disaster of a used car. Sparing the long story of how we ended up with the car, we didn’t pay a lot for it and my friend who didn’t know much about cars conducted the deal. Unf… --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester Multi Function Display gone dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-multi-function-display-gone-dark/191731)
**Author:** [@LLCARL84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LLCARL84)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-multi-function-display-gone-dark/191731 "2023-07-16T12:02:34Z")
The Multi Function Display on my 2019 Subaru Forester (43,500 miles ) has gone out. My Google search has come up empty, and the local Subaru dealership says they haven’t seen this problem before…but for $170 they will a… --- ## [2021 delayed response/bucking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-delayed-response-bucking/191149)
**Author:** [@robertstaszak98\_185638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertstaszak98_185638)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-delayed-response-bucking/191149 "2023-06-18T14:12:11Z")
Continuing the discussion from 2010 Subaru Forester - bucking for no reason: my 2021 forester has a delayed response when i drive it after it sits for extended periods of time (like overnight),at low speed the rpm will … --- ## [AC Compressor Clutch not engaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-clutch-not-engaging/190709)
**Author:** [@JONATHAN.INABA\_185300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JONATHAN.INABA_185300)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-clutch-not-engaging/190709 "2023-05-20T16:29:29Z")
Looking for a little help please. The AC Compressor Clutch is not actuating. I tried putting in a different relay and it didn’t work. I tried taking the relay out and jumping it by connecting the 87 and 30 terminals and … --- ## [Have you ever seen a new brake rotor come out of the box with rust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-a-new-brake-rotor-come-out-of-the-box-with-rust/189521)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-a-new-brake-rotor-come-out-of-the-box-with-rust/189521 "2023-03-11T02:00:44Z")
Hi folks. Had my rear brakes done yesterday by the Subaru dealer near me. When I looked at the new rotors (I confirmed with the service advisor new rotors were used, they did not turn the old ones), they were already sho… --- ## [Should I use exactly same recommended tire size on my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-use-exactly-same-recommended-tire-size-on-my-car/187292)
**Author:** [@ali.safian71\_182902](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ali.safian71_182902)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-use-exactly-same-recommended-tire-size-on-my-car/187292 "2022-11-08T14:54:15Z")
Hi everyone, The recommended tire size on my 2010 subaru forester x limited (AWD) is 225/55/R17 97H or 95H. I plan to switch to winter tires now because it’s almost winter here in Winnipeg. I have a set of winter tires… --- ## [Trouble replacing 2010 Subaru Forester headlight socket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-replacing-2010-subaru-forester-headlight-socket/186252)
**Author:** [@LightNoWork\_182207](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LightNoWork_182207)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-replacing-2010-subaru-forester-headlight-socket/186252 "2022-09-07T20:04:48Z")
The original headlight socket melted. Cut the old one out and stripped the end of the wires, twisted them onto the new socket to test, attached new bulb, and headlight does not turn on. I now also hear a high pitched ele… --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - bucking for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-bucking-for-no-reason/186033)
**Author:** [@LorayneBurns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LorayneBurns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-bucking-for-no-reason/186033 "2022-08-25T23:26:55Z")
Car “bucks” for now reason, especially when accelerating after a stop. Mechanic called it a transmission problem through a diagnostic, fixed with new parts, and less than a week later, the same problem, but worse this t… --- ## [Multiple tire blowouts/Same wheel -need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-tire-blowouts-same-wheel-need-advice/185556)
**Author:** [@Pvanevery\_181761](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pvanevery_181761)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-tire-blowouts-same-wheel-need-advice/185556 "2022-08-05T03:07:47Z")
Four weeks ago had a blowout of right rear tire which was about 6 months old, part of a new set of four all mounted at the same time. An unrepairable tear was obvious in the middle of the tread of the blown tire. Blown … --- ## [LOTS of gas in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-gas-in-oil/61096)
**Author:** [@TrueLucky13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrueLucky13)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-gas-in-oil/61096 "2022-08-03T13:33:20Z")
I have a 2000 Subaru Forester that had blown a head gasket (internally) last February on a very cold morning so overheating was minimal. We had only purchased the car about 13 months prior so I do not have a huge histor… --- ## [Buying car, then moving interstate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-car-then-moving-interstate/185511)
**Author:** [@NBAD25\_Cartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NBAD25_Cartalk)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-car-then-moving-interstate/185511 "2022-07-29T22:47:41Z")
Hi all, Okay really briefly. My partner (American) and I are moving to the US and I don’t know jack about how America works. We are flying into CT for a week with my partner’s family and then we will need to get to IN a… --- ## [2020 Subaru Forester - mpg readout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-forester-mpg-readout/185126)
**Author:** [@JamesFuller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesFuller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-forester-mpg-readout/185126 "2022-07-08T16:39:00Z")
2mpg020 Forester Suddenly the mpg indicator on dash started flashing and changing value from 0 mpg to 99.9 mpg. It has been 28.7 but now can’t trust it ! Don’t know how to stop it ? --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester trans won’t go into overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-trans-won-t-go-into-overdrive/184908)
**Author:** [@granvilleOH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/granvilleOH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-trans-won-t-go-into-overdrive/184908 "2022-07-01T22:20:57Z")
trans does not go into overdrive…independent mechanic said to try replacing the electrical component 1st before replacing the mechanical component…have not contacted dealer --- ## [Subaru's Extended Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-extended-warranty/184787)
**Author:** [@BARFO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BARFO)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-extended-warranty/184787 "2022-06-23T11:27:41Z")
Greetings! I recently bought a 2017 Forester from my father-in-law who takes great care of his vehicles. I just bought Subaru’s 5-year, 75,000 mile extended warranty Plan F Hi-tech Component Coverage (seals/gaskets, ele… --- ## [2002 Forester Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-forester-overheating/183767)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-forester-overheating/183767 "2022-04-24T00:35:18Z")
Hi, my Forester started overheating today. I pulled over and let it cool down. The fluid was low, it took about a ¼ gallon to top it off. I was able to drive back home stopping a couple times and waiting when it got hot… --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester clicks during acceleration/deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-clicks-during-acceleration-deceleration/163320)
**Author:** [@KristenSwain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristenSwain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-clicks-during-acceleration-deceleration/163320 "2022-04-02T00:44:35Z")
My car makes a clicking noise sometimes on acceleration and deceleration and when starting. --- ## [Possible nail puncture in tire - what to do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-nail-puncture-in-tire-what-to-do/183033)
**Author:** [@benjamip2005\_145997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benjamip2005_145997)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-nail-puncture-in-tire-what-to-do/183033 "2022-03-18T00:42:05Z")
5000 miles on 2021 subaru forester. A month ago drove over a piece of a broken dollhouse with 10/32 inch long nails sticking straight up from the wood (about 2mm diameter - perhaps similar to a thumbtack). 8/32 inch tre… --- ## [Leaking struts on Subaru 2015 Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-struts-on-subaru-2015-forester/182654)
**Author:** [@sassaidi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sassaidi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-struts-on-subaru-2015-forester/182654 "2022-02-27T18:55:28Z")
There was a recall on the subaru forester 2015 suspensions. Few weeks after being repaired, some thumping noise would come (time to time) from the back. Eventually it became very frequent. Took it to the dealer, they sai… --- ## [2006 Subaru Forester - what’s the damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-what-s-the-damage/182471)
**Author:** [@GomezA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GomezA)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-what-s-the-damage/182471 "2022-02-16T04:50:31Z")
My daughters 2006 Subaru Forester “quit” running she said. I discovered it had dumped all it’s coolant through a ruptured by pass hose on the water pump. I replaced the hose refilled with water to check for other leaks a… --- ## [You need a new transmission... Or do I?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-need-a-new-transmission-or-do-i/181916)
**Author:** [@Frumpy-Jones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frumpy-Jones)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-need-a-new-transmission-or-do-i/181916 "2022-01-18T01:44:47Z")
So, I own a 2015 touring Subaru Forester. Recently, my dashboard started lighting up like a pinball machine with all sorts messages about just about everything on my car failing. Hooking up by Bluetooth car computer thi… --- ## [2014 Subaru Forster Blower not fully working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forster-blower-not-fully-working/181703)
**Author:** [@emt337574\_178898](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emt337574_178898)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forster-blower-not-fully-working/181703 "2022-01-08T23:58:55Z")
Hello All, My blower for the HVAC system only works on two settings out of the four. Speeds 1, 2 are working not speeds 3,4 I have replaced the blower resistor still doing the same. Visually checked the fuses for the … --- ## [Forester Clutch Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-clutch-problem/181523)
**Author:** [@jeremybrown2177\_178770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeremybrown2177_178770)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-clutch-problem/181523 "2021-12-31T21:31:07Z")
Last night I was driving my girlfriends car (learning to drive stick) and I think I screwed it up. I was going uphill and I think I gave it too much going out of first gear. Something felt like it popped, then started r… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/forester/320.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=forester)