The worst complaints are not shifting properly, power train. The subaru forester is a tall compact suv with standard allwheel drive. View and download subaru 2012 forester own ers manual online. Facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1. Only down negatives are that it needs a better automatic transmission and a few. Search over 43,100 listings to find the best local deals. My 2009 subaru forester xt 210,000km has been reluctant to start. Search used subaru forester with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Available in japan from 1997, the forester shares its platform with the impreza.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 195 2012 forester models nationwide. This vehicle is available for sale at twin city subaru in berlin, vt 05602. Subaru forester transmission problems it still runs. Subaru turbo 5 speed manual gearbox push and pull type. Moving the selector lever left into the manual gate position causes the transmission to change into sport mode. The most recently reported issues are listed below. I cannot believe this only lasted one half that time. The newer models have not had recalls for this same transmission problem, but subaru owners have complained about some other transmission problems with.
We have 334 2012 subaru forester vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 238 1owner cars, and 457 personal use cars. However, if you do notice something off about the transmission in your ride, there. Having been running a freelander 2 sd4 for the last three years and waiting for the forester diesel lineartronic cvt to be released i got fed up waiting and was seduced by the superb new 2. I have been taking care of my 2010 forester for the past 4 12 years and have 105,000 miles on it. I have always driven a stick shift, and my other crv lasted over 150,000 miles.
We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the subaru forester in one spot to. The 6speed shifter and the clutch have a firm efficient feel. Subaru forester transmission problem maintenancerepairs. To see how frequently subaru forester problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Its also worth noting in areas that use lots of road salt, rust issue around the.
If this is a problem that needs fixing which subaru seems to think it is why not offer everyone who. And although a manual transmission is offered, the automatic is the only. Used 2012 subaru forester for sale with photos cargurus. Last weekend while driving on the highway i suddenly. Shop 2012 subaru forester vehicles for sale at cars. Search from 28,183 subaru foresters for sale, including a certified 2019 subaru forester touring, a new 2019 subaru forester touring, and a new 2020 subaru forester limited. Our list of 4 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2012 subaru forester. Carid is wellknown for the quality parts and accessories all over the world. The forester comes standard with allwheeldrive, unlike most of its competition. The subaru forester makes a great used car buy regardless of generation. All information, illustration and specifica tions contained in this manual are based on the latest product information avail. Get reliability information for the 2012 subaru forester from consumer reports.
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Our list of 11 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your subaru forester. The subaru forester has always been a great compromise between the practicality of a small hatchback or station wagon and the capabilities of an suv. Forester, but ive heard that subarus in general have problems with the. The story of the push or pull type clutch gearboxes begins in 1991. If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2012 subaru forester, be our guest. Feb 26, 2015 this vehicle is available for sale at twin city subaru in berlin, vt 05602. View and download subaru 2012 forester owners manual online. For 2012, subaru made very few changes to the forester, the most notable being the addition of a passengerseat height adjuster and an improved navigation head unit. A recall was issued for a possible problem with road salt corroding. The 2012 subaru forester is tough, allweathercapable, and one of the besthandling compact crossoversplus, a blast to drive in xt turbo formbut an oldtech automatic transmission and econo. Subaru forester xt my08 automatic transmission tips and traps. Has anyone experienced major problems with the 2010 forester manual transmission that have required a transmission rebuild or replacement. When the time arrives to maintain or repair your 2012 subaru forester, choose the same quality that came standard from day one.
Subaru forester questions problem with 2009 subaru forester. Subaru forester owners have reported 9 problems related to transmission failure under the power train category. But somehow its just missing what the stickshift driving experience is all about. Truedelta 2010 subaru forester transmission problems. Subaru forester owners have reported 16 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. For the 2012 subaru forester, the towing capacity is listed at up to 2,400 lb. There was only a weeks warning, with the clutch pedal starting to fade. You can also opt for a turbocharged engine for better performance, but only with the automatic. This is my fifth subaru all of them with manual transmission. Manual transmission problems my 2010 forester manual transmission just went out at 75,000 miles, along with the flywheel.
Used subaru forester with manual transmission for sale on. A 2012 subaru forester delivers safety, reliability and comfort in a small. To see how frequently 2010 subaru forester problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic transmission on. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Summary of contents for subaru forester 2012 page 1 when replacement of parts during repair work is needed, be sure to use subaru genu ine parts. Thanks to its upright shape, the forester offers a spacious interior and excellent allaround visibility. And although a 5speed manual transmission is standard on the base and 2. Opting for the xt trim will add the turbocharged engine, fourspeed automatic transmission. Subaru forester problems and reliability issues carsguide. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Thankfully, the forester offers the option of a 5speed manual, a rarity in this class.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru forester based on all problems reported for the forester. Look in owners manual how and if you dont have one go to my. I was told by the dealership that to correct the problem the whole liner would. A new nonturbo engine arrived for 2011, though it brought no significant. Subaru owners deserve transmission recall, not extended warranty. The subaru forester has recalls for transmission problems for the model years of 2001 and 2002 which concerned 172,564 subaru forester owners, according to repair pal. Apr 28, 2016 thankfully, the forester offers the option of a 5speed manual, a rarity in this class. Subaru forester problems find the most common issues based on car owner complaints. An exceptional value, the subaru forester crossover is incredibly functional yet still. Since the getgo it has had issues, but we thought that some of them might work themselves out as we broke the car in which we were religious about. A recall was issued for a possible problem with road salt corroding the rear brake lines. The 2012 subaru forester has 1 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The 2012 is smooth, comfortable, quiet, powerful a major step forward from my other subarus. The only transmission offered is the 4speed automatic, which limits the xts fuel.
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