2004 SUBARU Forester

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 2004 SUBARU Forester

Recall Date Component Summary
2011-09-06 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.

Remedy:

SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

2004-10-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER GASKET.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE OIL-FLOW CONTROL VALVE COVER BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 SUBARU Forester

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 brakes
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)

214 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 SUBARU Forester

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Date Component  
2021-04-06 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11406648
2016-10-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10916164
2017-07-11 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11004381
2017-05-21 POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10990817
2017-08-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11012786
2017-03-15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10966013
2017-02-03 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10949258
2021-02-01 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11391059
2021-01-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11387683
2016-12-28 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10937987
2016-12-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10936225
2016-12-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10936221
2016-12-07 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10933713
2016-12-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10933813
2016-11-16 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10926386
2020-06-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11329674
2020-03-29 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11319673
2020-01-10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11298419
2019-10-31 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11277340
2019-05-07 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11206030
2019-05-07 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11206025
2019-06-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11220309
2018-12-17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11161910
2018-12-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11157009
2018-10-05 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11133427
2018-09-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11130207
2018-05-01 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11091135
2018-03-14 STEERING | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11079474
2018-03-18 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11080085
2018-02-21 EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 11074775
2018-02-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11071717
2018-11-27 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11154321
2018-11-13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11151274
2018-10-24 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11142416
2018-07-08 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11110092
2017-12-30 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11057668
2018-01-04 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11058587
2017-12-12 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11054095
2017-11-24 ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11048212
2017-09-25 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11025492
2016-07-28 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10889352
2016-08-01 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10892239
2016-05-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10863770
2016-01-12 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10819637
2016-01-20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10821242
2016-01-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10820999
2016-01-05 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10818015
2016-01-04 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10817609
2015-11-23 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10806384
2015-12-06 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10808646
2015-12-06 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10808643
2015-11-15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10790448
2015-11-17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10794377
2015-06-02 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10722918
2015-03-28 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10702387
2015-03-01 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10691340
2015-02-24 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10690453
2015-02-23 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10690030
2015-02-10 AIR BAGS | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10682532
2015-02-02 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10680509
2015-01-11 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10671695
2015-01-02 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10669661
2015-01-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10671507
2015-01-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10670045
2014-11-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10659489
2014-11-20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10659834
2014-11-24 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10660412
2014-11-13 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10654794
2014-11-11 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10654281
2014-11-05 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10652780
2014-08-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10628575
2014-08-26 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10628394
2014-08-11 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10621407
2014-08-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10618228
2014-07-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10611113
2014-07-08 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10609094
2014-05-20 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10592747
2014-05-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10587373
2014-03-24 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10574493
2014-03-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10573630
2014-03-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10569029
2014-02-13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10564186
2014-02-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10564172
2014-02-10 ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10563688
2014-02-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10565825
2014-02-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10564606
2014-01-23 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10561154
2014-01-23 ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10561131
2014-02-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10563462
2014-01-28 ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10561865
2014-02-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10562821
2014-01-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10562177
2014-01-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10561084
2014-01-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10562155
2014-01-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10561352
2014-01-24 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10561335
2014-01-31 ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10562421
2014-01-06 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10558587
2014-01-21 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10560830
2014-01-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10560643
2014-01-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10559512
2014-01-10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10559347
2014-01-08 ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10559009
2014-01-22 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10561032
2013-12-13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10556013
2013-12-15 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10556113
2013-12-06 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10555020
2013-12-10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10555451
2013-12-10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10555430
2013-11-06 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10551064
2013-07-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10525878
2013-05-13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10511640
2013-03-15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10503109
2013-01-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10495381
2013-02-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10496924
2013-02-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10499238
2013-01-20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10493559
2013-01-25 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10494766
2013-01-15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10493062
2013-01-28 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10495001
2013-01-28 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10494984
2012-12-20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10489370
2012-12-20 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10489347
2012-10-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10481571
2012-10-09 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10479330
2012-08-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10470657
2012-04-30 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10456954
2012-05-07 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 10457633
2012-04-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10453684
2012-02-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10448207
2012-02-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10447674
2012-01-30 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 10445870
2011-12-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10441270
2011-11-13 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10435388
2011-11-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10436756
2011-10-28 POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10433133
2011-10-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10432955
2011-09-13 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10425226
2011-05-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10402505
2011-05-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10399059
2011-05-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10399045
2011-03-16 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10391989
2011-04-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10393980
2011-04-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10393499
2011-03-03 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10386357
2011-02-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10383171
2011-02-11 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10381645
2011-01-23 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10378309
2011-02-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10379904
2011-02-02 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10380015
2011-01-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10374866
2011-01-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10376582
2010-12-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10373197
2011-01-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
ODI Number: 10373993
2010-12-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10372790
2010-12-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
ODI Number: 10371732
2010-12-15 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10370765
2010-12-06 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10369364
2010-12-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10369596
2010-12-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10368557
2010-09-22 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10357081
2010-09-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10355410
2010-09-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10354764
2010-07-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10346095
2010-05-30 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10333867
2010-03-13 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10319392
2010-03-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10317724
2010-03-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10318150
2010-02-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10314620
2010-03-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10315294
2010-02-03 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10304123
2010-01-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10300324
2010-01-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10299794
2010-01-23 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
ODI Number: 10302028
2010-01-04 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10297967
2010-01-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10298765
2009-12-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10296254
2009-12-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10296026
2009-12-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10295423
2009-09-23 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10284971
2009-07-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10275703
2009-04-20 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10266071
2009-04-29 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10267247
2009-03-31 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10263775
2009-01-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10256585
2008-12-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10251052
2008-12-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10250895
2008-07-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10233706
2008-06-03 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10229725
2008-01-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 10216010
2007-12-11 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10211510
2007-12-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10212671
2007-10-17 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10205942
2007-07-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10196583
2007-06-28 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10194884
2007-04-10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10187503
2006-09-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10171175
2006-02-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10149296
2005-12-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10146080
2005-09-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10135302
2005-08-24 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10134028
2005-07-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | TIRES
ODI Number: 10128461
2005-04-28 AIR BAGS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10118648
2005-03-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10115309
2005-02-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10111555
2005-01-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10109348
2005-02-16 TIRES
ODI Number: 10107473
2004-12-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10104715
2004-11-05 AIR BAGS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ODI Number: 10101059
2004-12-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10104220
2004-09-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 10095404
2004-09-04 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10095402
2016-12-16 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10935600
2010-12-28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10372700
Is the government investigating the safety of your vehicle? Find out here.

4 Investigations for 2004 SUBARU Forester

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2011-04-07 2011-09-23 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
2011-04-07 2011-09-23 SUSPENSION
2011-04-07 2011-09-23 SUSPENSION:FRONT
2011-04-07 2011-09-23 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

59 Service Alerts for 2004 SUBARU Forester

Date Description
2022-03-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-01-12 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-01-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-01-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-01-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

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2021-01-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

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2021-07-26 020000 SUSPENSION

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that affected vehicles listed, may have been manufactured with front lower control arms (transverse links) that could corrode in the hanger bracket area if exposed to salt for a prolonged period.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-06-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-06-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2005-01-19 162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

THE DAMPING STRUCTURE FOR THE REAR GATE STAY HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM A SINGLE TO A DUAL TYPE DAMPER STYLE.

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2021-01-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

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2021-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

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2020-04-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

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2020-08-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.

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2020-08-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

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2020-03-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.

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2020-03-10 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.

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2020-03-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.

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2020-03-10 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-05-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-07-11 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o

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2019-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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2018-10-26 100000 POWER TRAIN

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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2018-10-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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2018-10-26 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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2018-10-26 100000 POWER TRAIN

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-10-26 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

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2016-04-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

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2016-04-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

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2016-04-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

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2018-02-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic

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2018-02-06 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic

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2015-06-17 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the

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2015-06-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the

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2018-02-06 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi

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2018-01-11 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

( 2017-2018MY Impreza – 5 Dr Only)

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2016-09-30 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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2016-12-27 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability

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2016-11-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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2005-09-09 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT

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2004-11-05 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MODIFICATION OF TIMING BELT TENSIONER BRACKET TO PREVENT KNOCKING NOISE. *NM

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2005-03-01 140000 AIR BAGS

SRS CODES 41 & 42. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT

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2005-03-01 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR REMOVAL. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT

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2015-07-06 351130 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE

IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE

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2014-01-15 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED

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2005-10-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ACTIVE VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM (AVCS) UNION SCREW FILTER. IF A ROUGH IDLE AND/OR RPM DOES NOT INCREASE SMOOTHLY THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE UNION SCREW FILTER OF THE ACTIVE VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM (AVCS) COULD BE DAMAGED AFFECTING THE OIL

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2011-02-03 190000 TIRES

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

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2004-08-30 142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

AVAILABILITY OF HARNESS REPAIR AND CLIP KIT FOR SERVICE BULLETIN 17-07-04 SRS SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TT

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2004-08-05 142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

TROUBLE CODE 41 AND 42 IN THE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM OF THE SRS SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TT

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2012-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS

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2012-12-11 105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY.

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2003-09-01 140000 AIR BAGS

AIRBAG CONNECTORS WERE DIFFICULT FOR THE TECHNICIANS TO GET APART FOR THE SIDE AIRBAG ON SOME VEHICLES. *SC

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2003-09-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CREAKING NOISE FROM DOOR CHECKER. *SC

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2003-09-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2004 DIRECT AT CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY COLLECTION. *SC

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2006-02-01 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT

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2005-01-19 162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE

THE DAMPING STRUCTURE FOR THE REAR GATE STAY HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM A SINGLE TO A DUAL TYPE DAMPER STYLE.

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2004-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE COVER BOLTS. *TT

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2004 SUBARU Forester

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