There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Subaru Forester, but owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Subaru Forester problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 21 | |
| Suspension | 20 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | |
| Tires | 9 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Equipment | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 10
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 9
- Suspension › Rear — 7
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — 6
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 5
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 4
- Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 3
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 78,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Subaru Forester complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 90,000 miles · reported Oct 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and suddenly veered into the left lane into oncoming traffic. The contact stated that the vehicle had stopped in the middle of the road. The contact was unaware of any warning light being illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be pushed off the roadway. The contact stated that the passengerâs side front tire was at a 90-degree angle to the wheel well. The contact stated that he could see that the control arm had snapped. The contact had the vehicle towed…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 85,000 miles · reported Feb 28, 2011
Tl-the contact owns a 2000 subaru forrester. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH the vehicle started over heating. He pull to the side of the road and notice coolant coming from underneath of the vehicle. He notices the vehicle has a blown head gasket and leaking radiator coolant. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop who repaired the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000...mw
Vehicle Speed Control · at 95,000 miles · reported Sep 26, 2010
On september 12, 2010, our 2000 subaru forrester went into unintended acceleration while backing out of a parking space causing the car to be totaled, damage to a ford f350 truck and injury to the owner of the truck. Similar incident occurred in 2008 when going forward and coming to a stop before entering a highway. Car accelerated and had to press both feet on the brake until the brake met the floor. The car was taken to our regular mechanic, who examined it and could not diagnose the problem. He advised taking it to a subaru dealer which we did. They had the car from february 11 to march 10…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 83,000 miles · reported Apr 17, 2010
Had 2000 subaru forester (83,000 mi) at dealer for inspection. Dealer notified us that car failed due to external head gasket leak. Dealer says there is oil dripping on the exhaust system and it is a fire hazard so unless we replace head gasket the car fails. Subaru previously acknowledged a defect with this 2.5l engine and had a campaign where the "fix" was adding a conditioner to the coolant. Obviously the "fix" didn't do the job and others out there are a risk of a catastrophic fire.
Power Train · at 95,000 miles · reported Dec 15, 2009
The contact owns a 2000 subaru forester. While driving between 35-55 MPH the manual transmission slipped out of gear. He was able to continue vehicle operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle has not been inspected at this time. The failure mileage was 95,000. The current mileage was 101,000. Updated 1/14/10 updated 01/15/10.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Subaru Forester as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Subaru Forester?
Owners report power train problems most often (21 reports), followed by suspension (20). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 78,000 miles.
Are Subaru recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.