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2001 Subaru ForesterProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 169 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
169
Crashes
39
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
111
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 169 complaints, 39 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

check engine light is on

3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
2

blown head gasket

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive engine noise when starting on cold days

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

gas smell when starting

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

loud noise from defective wheel bearings

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

23 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

14
0–30K
28
30–60K
20
60–90K
13
90–120K
1
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (28 reports) • Median: 60K 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: Speed Control (23 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

Speed Control23 (14%)
Air Bags:frontal10 (6%)
Wheels & Tires10 (6%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly9 (5%)
Suspension:rear9 (5%)
Fuel System9 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine7 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission7 (4%)

2001 Subaru Forester: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2001 Subaru Forester, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2001 Subaru Forester, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2001 Subaru Forester, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:clutch Assembly Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Subaru Forester, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:clutch assembly-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

8
00
36
01
17
02
24
03
17
04
16
05
8
06
8
07
3
08
2
09
3
10
4
11
2
12
6
13
6
14
7
15
2
16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Subaru Forester. Recent trend: decreasing.

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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.

2001 Subaru Forester vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

This vehicle

169

Class avg

103

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 4wd vehicles.

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. 169 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.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2001 Subaru Forester: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Subaru Forester?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Subaru Forester is related to the speed control, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2001 Subaru Forester has 169 complaints, 39 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 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 2001 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2001 Subaru Forester according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Subaru Forester problems start?
Based on 85 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2001 Subaru Forester data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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