2001 Subaru Forester service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Subaru Forester — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Anti lock brakes failed to stop vehicle in a timely manner when the two right tires were on ice ,and the two left tires were on dry pavement. When this occurred it almost caused an accident. The dealership indicated that this problem was due to a design flaw. *ak *nm”
filed Feb 6, 2004
“Wheel lugs bolts: at 40720 miles (4/9/03) car was in subaru dealer for rear brakes. Two lug bolts from the right rear wheel were found to be snapped and fell off in the mechanics hand. That was a week ago. Today after about 900 miles two lug bolts on the same wheel had snapped off. Dealer towed the…”
filed Apr 22, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Forester | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Forester | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Forester | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 Forester | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Forester | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 Forester | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 Forester | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Forester | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Forester | 1 | 1% |
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.