Hi ,

 

I have a 2001 Forester that had it's head gaskets changed at 95,000 km ( on warranty thank heavens) . This is higher mileage than average but mostly highway , driven by my wife , routinely maintained. Not impressed so far with reliability but my wife loves her car so I put up with the problems.

 

I personally have owned Hondas , Mazdas, Volkswagens and had alot less problems ( all went over 200,000 km with only routine maintenance) :

 

Sub 95,000 km issues :

 

ignition coil replaced - cracked

rear bearings

clutch shudder

head gaskets replaced

constant engine light due to fuel tank pressure/solenoids

soft brake pedal

rear tailgate lift cylinder - one side

4 new tires at 70,000 km

 

what's next ???

 

 

 

 

Bill

Hi ,

 

I have a 2001 Forester that had it's head gaskets changed at 95,000 km ( on warranty thank heavens) . This is higher mileage than average but mostly highway , driven by my wife , routinely maintained. Not impressed so far with reliability but my wife loves her car so I put up with the problems.

 

I personally have owned Hondas , Mazdas, Volkswagens and had alot less problems ( all went over 200,000 km with only routine maintenance) :

 

Sub 95,000 km issues :

 

ignition coil replaced - cracked

rear bearings

clutch shudder

head gaskets replaced

constant engine light due to fuel tank pressure/solenoids

soft brake pedal

rear tailgate lift cylinder - one side

4 new tires at 70,000 km

 

what's next ???

 

 

 

 

Bill

Noting wrong with 4 tires in 70000 miles IMO.

I went through 8 tires in more or less same time.

As for "soft brake pedal", isn't this a feature of subaru cars and not a problem?

The other items do sound like a hassle.