Vehicle Safety Data

2003 SUBARU FORESTER Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields Issues in the 2003 SUBARU FORESTER

3 structureframe and membersunderbody shields complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SUBARU FORESTER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields Complaints

#10671386 |
THE TWO FRONT SUB FRAMES HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST AND THIN METAL. *TR
#10632518 |
UPON CHANGING THE OIL IN MY 2003 SUBARU FORESTER I NOTICED THAT MY SUB FRAME IS TOTALLY ROTTED OUT. I DON'T KNOW HOW MY CAR HAS EVEN STAYED TOGETHER ITS SO BAD. I LOOKED THE PROBLEM UP ONLINE AND I FOUND THAT IT IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH SUBARU CARS. I CALLED SUBARU TO SEE IF THEY COULD HELP TO GET IT FIXED AND THEY SAID ITS A COSMETIC ISSUE AND THEY WILL NOT HELP ME. BUT THEY DID SAY THEY WILL OFFER ME $500 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SUBARU. I ASKED IF THEY WILL APPLY THE $500 TO FIXING MY CURRENT SUBARU AND HE TOLD ME NO. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER THAT DEPENDS ON MY CAR 100% AND I CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIR IN THE FIRST PLACE, BUT SUBARU WILL GIVE ME $500 TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CAR. *TR
#10453867 |
WE TOOK OUR 2003 SUBARU FORESTER IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME OF THE CAR WAS IN "SERIOUS" CONDITION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A PHOTO WAS TAKEN AND SENT TO THE DISTRICT MANAGER FOR HIS REVIEW. WE REPLACED THE CONTROL ARMS ON OUR OWN IN DECEMBER 2011. TOOK THE CAR IN TO OUR DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY 2012 FOR RECALL OF CONTROL ARMS AND NOTHING WAS SAID ABOUT THE FRAME AT THAT TIME. MECHANIC STATED YOU CAN PUT YOUR FINGER INTO THE HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE CAR. FORESTER WAS NEVER DRIVEN OFF-ROAD AND WAS DRIVEN SOLELY IN THE CITY. THE FRAME SHOULD NOT HAVE RUSTED OUT THROUGH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. WINTER THIS YEAR WAS VERY MILD. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AS FRAMES ON CARS SHOULD NOT DEVELOP HOLES. *TR

Other 2003 SUBARU FORESTER Problem Areas

Fuel System Gasoline 29 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 26 complaints Air Bags 20 complaints Suspension 19 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints Engine 12 complaints Structurebody 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Steering 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical System 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint
← Back to 2003 SUBARU FORESTER overview
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report