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#BS-2000-SUBFOR-326B

2000 Subaru Forester

Based on reports from 95 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
95
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
74
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 95 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

headgasket failure

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

lurches dangerously while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failed

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:front:wheel BearingHIGH

10 owners reported suspension:front:wheel bearing issues — failures commonly reported around 82K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
9
30–60K
10
60–90K
12
90–120K
4
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (12 reports) • Median: 82K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing10 (11%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission9 (9%)
Suspension:rear7 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control6 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 (5%)
Wheels & Tires5 (5%)
Other5 (5%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap4 (4%)

2000 Subaru Forester: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing Issues

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2000 Subaru Forester, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 82K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2000 Subaru Forester, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:rear Issues

Suspension:rear complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2000 Subaru Forester, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Subaru Forester, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Subaru Forester. Recent trend: stable.

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The worst model year for the Subaru Forester is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2000 Subaru Forester vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

This vehicle

95

Class avg

74

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 4wd vehicles from 2000.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 95 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2000 Subaru Forester: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Subaru Forester?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Subaru Forester is related to the suspension:front:wheel bearing, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2000 Subaru Forester has 95 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Subaru Forester problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2000 Subaru Forester according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Subaru Forester problems start?
Based on 44 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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