2000 Subaru Forester Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 25%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,243miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Subaru Forester, 25% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,243 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had to replace rear wheel bearing on my 2000 Subaru Forester 3 times right and left rear over the last four years. I see through online reading that this is a common complaint with the Subaru and they have done nothing to fix the problem. Pressure needs to be put on them to remedy the situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10218420, filed 2008-02, 45,000 miles“I bought my Subaru Forester 2000 new. Under warranty I have had to replace my wheel bearings three times. A forth time after warrenty and now for a fifth time.. Four of the wheel bearings have been on the same wheel; the back right. Youar component selection does not have suspension rear; wheel bearings so I put in suspension front; wheel bearings. Suggest you add this component.”
NHTSA complaint #10082956, filed 2004-07, 130,000 miles“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 repair. They told me it was front wheel bearings. Parts person told me they never replace Forester bearings with original parts. They use outback or some other model instead. They did not replace axle but I think it may have been damaged because they were unable to do normal fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078712, filed 2004-06, 82,000 miles“Rear left wheel bearing failures. The left rear wheel bearing has failed and been replaced 4 times in 60,000 miles. Numerous contacts with Subaru have failed to resolve or fix this ongoing problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10100214, filed 2004-11, 12,569 miles“While traveling, consumer noticed a grinding sound emitting from the rear wheel. Vehicle was serviced by dealer technician who notice the rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced and they caused damage to the hub assembly. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023350, filed 2002-11, 67,243 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11008259Sep 4, 2024This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11005593Jul 8, 2024This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 3% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 3% |
| 2015 | 66 | 11% |
| 2014 | 94 | 23% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 11 | 22% |
| 2007 | 12 | 16% |
| 2006 | 12 | 14% |
| 2005 | 21 | 23% |
| 2004 | 25 | 11% |
| 2003 | 22 | 12% |
| 2002 | 9 | 10% |
| 2001 | 15 | 11% |
| 2000 | 19 | 25% |
| 1999 | 25 | 19% |
| 1998 | 17 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 Subaru Forester
21 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTires
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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