2003 Subaru Forester service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Subaru Forester — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2013 subaru. Consumer writes in regards to brake problems. *smd the consumer stated almost from the moment, he purchased the vehicle, he and his wife experienced problems with the brakes. The consumer stated on two occasions, his wife experienced a slow brake response. The consumer stated the first…”
filed Sep 3, 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. While performing a routine inspection and oil change, the mechanic noticed that the rotors were cracked. The mechanic replaced the rotors. The dealer and manufacturer were notified and they stated that the failure was caused by wear. The current and…”
filed Sep 24, 2007
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 2003 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.