2000 Subaru Forester recalls and problems

The 2000 Subaru Forester has 0 recalls and 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2000 Subaru Forester
Photo: 2000 Subaru Forester by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2000 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 27 Forester model years — 23rd most.

0recalls
75complaints
7crashes
0fires
3injuries
78,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2000: 8 complaints20002001: 14 complaints142002: 6 complaints20022003: 10 complaints2004: 7 complaints20042005: 7 complaints2006: 6 complaints20062007: 3 complaints2008: 5 complaints20082009: 5 complaints2010: 2 complaints20102011: 1 complaints2022: 1 complaints20221

2000 vs. other Subaru Forester years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2000. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2000 Subaru Forester have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Subaru Forester. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Forester?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (21), suspension (19), engine (12). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.