Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Subaru Forester
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Subaru Forester has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 74 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V464000 FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM/TRANSVERSE LINK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 12 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 6 complaints
Of the 74 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 74 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Subaru Forester has an average reliability rating with concerns around power train and suspension issues, supported by notable owner complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| engine | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual vibrations from powertrain
- Squeaking suspension noises
- Engine misfires
- Delayed throttle response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Subaru Forester at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.