Does anyone know what all of the issues are with the 2003 forester? I was told by the service manager that unless it is a safety issue Subaru does not have to inform the customer of known problems.

 

I know about the jerky clutch in first gear on the standards( mine was replaced), the piston skirt slap (my dealer has ordered me new pistons etc.), what else do I have to look forward to with this car? It has been one problem after another. Also my brakes have been squeeking since I bought the car new everytime it gets humid or wet. It also has new front struts they were bad so dealer replaced them. The car is still making a rattling noise in the left front everytime I go over a bump. The hub caps are rusting. I can go on and on. When is a car considered a lemon and you can repace it?

Thanks

Flyingvisions

Here's what I got off of :http://www.alldata.com/TSB/55/0355AU58.html

Bulletins for 2003 Subaru Forester F4-2457cc 2.5L SOHC MFI

 

Safety Recalls

 

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

 

1. WWK-94 DEC 02 Recall - A/T Parking Pawl Component Replacement

 

Service Bulletins

 

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

 

1. 06-33-04 JAN 04 Brakes - Premature/Uneven Disc Brake Pad Wear

2. 18-74-04 JAN 04 Vehicle - Service Manual Updates/Revisions/Corrections

3. 18-73-03 DEC 03 Engine, A/T, M/T - Service Manual Revisions

4. 12-77-03 NOV 03 Interior - Front/rear Door Panel Clip Application

5. 06-32-03 NOV 03 Brakes - Vibration Diagnostics

6. 18-72-03 AUG 03 Engine Controls/Electrical/ABS - Manual Revisions

7. 06-31-03 JUL 03 Brakes - ABS ECU Applications/Service

8. 03-52-03R JUL 03 M/T - Clutch Pedal Sticking

9. 03-51-02R MAY 03 M/T - Cold Clutch Judder

10. 03-50-02 DEC 02 Drivetrain - Revised Rear Wheel Bearing Installation

11. 15-105-01 JAN 02 Electrochromic Compass/Mirror - Troubleshooting Guide

Hope it helps!

 

2001 Forester S Automatic 56K

Former Brat Owner (drove her 'til she blew up)