2000 Subaru Forester
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 75
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
None on file
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 75 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 101 |
| 1999 | 131 |
| 2000 | 75 |
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2002 | 88 |
| 2003 | 189 |
| 2004 | 219 |
| 2005 | 93 |
| 2006 | 88 |
| 2007 | 74 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 178 |
| 2010 | 262 |
| 2011 | 147 |
| 2012 | 105 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 403 |
| 2015 | 616 |
| 2016 | 414 |
| 2017 | 593 |
| 2018 | 497 |
| 2019 | 833 |
| 2020 | 604 |
| 2021 | 213 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 99 |
| 2026 | 33 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
28% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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Repeat premature failure of rear axle bearing. Rear axle bearing on both sides became noisy when car was 35K mi (12-09-02) dealer replaced both under warranty with same OEM Subaru 28016FC001.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-27
Consumer parked vehicle on a 5-degree incline, and in in 1ST gear. 10-15 minutes later, consumer heard car alarm going off & saw vehicle had rolled backwards, down slope into bushes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-28
Suspension
25% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing wheel bearing and rear.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-10-28
Engine and engine cooling
17% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing engine and emission control.
Tires
12% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing sidewall and tube.
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This complaint is regarding goodyear assurance comfort tires. I purchased these tires for my 2000 Forester on May 5, 2005. Since that time one tire has developed a lump on the sidewall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-07
Fuel system, gasoline
9% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 Subaru Forester — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2000 Subaru Forester reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Subaru Forester is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Forester?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Forester have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.