2001 Subaru Forester engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Subaru Forester — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 subaru forester. While the contact was examining her vehicle, she noticed that the check engine light was illuminated. A local mechanic stated that the knock sensor had to be replaced. The contact also noticed that the inside of her vehicle became very warm while she was…”
filed Oct 6, 2009
“As soon as the car aged to 75,000 miles I started having problems. The closest subaru dealer is 51 miles away from my current location. Not easy to get to. My in town mechanic has only been trying to treat the symptoms. I've had thermostat, heater core, valve covers, spark plug wires replaced…”
filed Aug 18, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Forester | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Forester | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Forester | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 Forester | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 Forester | 12 | 7% |
| 2008 Forester | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 Forester | 6 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.