2004 Subaru Forester problems by component
219 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 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/propulsion System → | 63 | 29% | 121,500 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 61 | 28% | 94,900 mi |
| Suspension → | 25 | 11% | 133,000 mi |
| Engine → | 23 | 11% | 110,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 21 | 10% | 68,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 16 | 7% | 77,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 12 | 5% | 50,500 mi |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.