2000 Subaru Forester Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Forester years
- Fewer complaints than other years 24th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Subaru Forester. That ranks 24th out of 29 Forester model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (21 complaints, 28%), typically at around 74,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 75owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Subaru Forester problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 28% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 19 | 25% | 67,243 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 16% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 7% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 5% | 85,168 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 46,792 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Subaru Forester recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Subaru Forester.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and suddenly veered into the left lane into oncoming traffic. The contact stated that the vehicle had stopped in the middle of the road. The contact was unaware of any warning…
Tl-the contact owns a 2000 subaru forrester. The contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle started over heating. He pull to the side of the road and notice coolant coming from underneath of the vehicle. He notices the vehicle has a blown head gasket and leaking radiator coolant. The vehicle…
On september 12, 2010, our 2000 subaru forrester went into unintended acceleration while backing out of a parking space causing the car to be totaled, damage to a ford f350 truck and injury to the owner of the truck. Similar incident occurred in 2008 when going forward and coming to a stop before…
Had 2000 subaru forester (83,000 mi) at dealer for inspection. Dealer notified us that car failed due to external head gasket leak. Dealer says there is oil dripping on the exhaust system and it is a fire hazard so unless we replace head gasket the car fails. Subaru previously acknowledged a defect…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru forester. While driving between 35-55 mph the manual transmission slipped out of gear. He was able to continue vehicle operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle has not been inspected at this time. The failure mileage was 95,000. The current…
Other Subaru Forester years
← 1999 Forester · 2001 Forester →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Forester | 28 | 3 |
| 2025 Forester | 97 | 3 |
| 2024 Forester | 30 | 2 |
| 2023 Forester | 74 | 1 |
| 2022 Forester | 98 | 1 |
| 2021 Forester | 210 | 0 |
| 2020 Forester | 603 | 0 |
| 2019 Forester | 834 | 3 |
| 2018 Forester | 498 | 3 |
| 2017 Forester | 590 | 1 |
| 2016 Forester | 415 | 3 |
| 2015 Forester | 615 | 3 |
| 2014 Forester | 403 | 2 |
| 2013 Forester | 78 | 12 |
| 2012 Forester | 105 | 15 |
| 2011 Forester | 147 | 16 |
| 2010 Forester | 262 | 17 |
| 2009 Forester | 178 | 17 |
| 2008 Forester | 50 | 1 |
| 2007 Forester | 74 | 1 |
| 2006 Forester | 88 | 2 |
| 2005 Forester | 93 | 1 |
| 2004 Forester | 219 | 2 |
| 2003 Forester | 189 | 3 |
| 2002 Forester | 88 | 1 |
| 2001 Forester | 139 | 0 |
| 2000 | 75 | 0 |
| 1999 Forester | 131 | 1 |
| 1998 Forester | 101 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Subaru Forester?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Subaru Forester?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Subaru Forester a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Forester model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.