2003 Subaru Forester problems by component
189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Subaru Forester, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 31 | 16% | 91,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 26 | 14% | 135,600 mi |
| Air Bags → | 25 | 13% | 59,287 mi |
| Suspension → | 22 | 12% | 122,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 19 | 10% | 64,886 mi |
| Structure → | 19 | 10% | 131,679 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 15 | 8% | 55,000 mi |
| Engine → | 12 | 6% | 133,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 5% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 3% | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 4 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.