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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF1SF655XYH••••••2000 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2000 Subaru FORESTER build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
54on the model
32builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSuspension 3Power Train 1Equipment 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashAug 2000
The first incident occurred when I was attemting to park behind another vehicle. When I pushed the brake pedal, there was a surge of acceleration and I could do nothing but run into the vehicle in front. The second occasion was similar, but, this time I was trying to come to a…
SuspensionJun 2004
Rumbling under car was indication that a problem existed. 1st incident thanksgiving weekend 2003. Front left wheel bearings falied and had to be replaced. I was not able to get car in immediately because I was traveling and nobody was open. I finally got car to hunter in nc for…
Power Train
Front differential unit failed from lack of lubrication, subaru stated that independent facilities mistakenly drained the differential fluid instead of engine oil during oil change because of the close proximity of plugs, the differential pan and oil pan nees to be properly…
SuspensionMay 2003
Complained to servicing dealer about excessive noise. Report was at 49,622 miles, both rear wheel bearings have failed. This component is not normally inspected or replaced in the ordinary schedule of manufacturer's recommended care. My web research shows quite a few reports of…
SuspensionMar 2003
Had to have wheel bearings on both sides of the rear replaced at only 44,000 miles on my 2000 subaru forester. Upon research have found wheel bearings to be a defective complaint among subaru forester and impreza owners. Some owners claiming that wheel bearings must be replaced…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JF1SF655XYH708242 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.