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Common Problems with 2001 Subaru Forester

Retrospectively, the 2001 Subaru Forester had 70 complaints, and 31% of issues had something to do with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2001 Subaru Forester?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 Subaru Forester fall into the category of VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 22 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6 WHEELS 5 TIRES 5 POWER TRAIN 4 SUSPENSION 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 ENGINE 2 VISIBILITY 1 EQUIPMENT 1 STRUCTURE 1 SEAT BELTS 1 STEERING 1 AIR BAGS 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1

Worst 2001 Subaru Forester Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FRONTAL
2001 Subaru Forester May 26, 2001 Victims: 6

Consumer's vehicle collided with another vehicle head-on and front air bags didn't deploy. consumer was going 35mph. consumer had no idea if subar...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 Subaru Forester March 29, 2001 Victims: 2

Parking with foot on brakes and vehicle suddenly accelerated over cement block. had hit a few bushes and then a building. upon impact, air bags faile...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2001 Subaru Forester January 4, 2012 Victims: 2 Mileage: 90000 miles

When it is below 25 degrees fahrenheit, fuel lines and related components (including retaining clips and fittings) leak gasoline, causing gas fumes to...