NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

1.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
169,000 miles

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2000 Subaru Forester engine problems

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2000 Subaru Forester Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 012009

Forester

  • 169,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Forester. While driving 55 to 65 mph the engine began to over heat. A local mechanic stated that the head gasket cracked. The engine was replaced; however, the transmission has also failed. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The current mileage was 170,000 and the failure mileage was 169,000.

- Mason, NH, USA

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