The vehicle dossier US · 2001
2001 Subaru
FORESTERProblems & recalls
139 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 55 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 139 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
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These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
57,000 miles is the median among 73 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 37,200–90,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
0 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
111 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
Subaru Tech Tips (ArticleSubaru service article locator.NHTSA ID 11025796
Subaru service article locator.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11025796 at NHTSASubaru Tech Tips (ArticleSubaru service article locator.NHTSA ID 11025789
Subaru service article locator.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11025789 at NHTSA15-130-08RThis bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower.NHTSA ID 11024867
This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024867 at NHTSA15-308-23RThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent …NHTSA ID 11024869
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024869 at NHTSASubaru Tech Tips (ArticleSubaru tech tips newsletter article locator.NHTSA ID 11024863
Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024863 at NHTSASubaru Tech Tips (ArticleSubaru tech tips newsletter article locator.NHTSA ID 11024859
Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024859 at NHTSA07-236-25This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.NHTSA ID 11024858
This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024858 at NHTSA07-233-25RThis Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory.NHTSA ID 11024857
This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024857 at NHTSA15-219-18RThis bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.NHTSA ID 11023524
This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11023524 at NHTSA10-105-25RThis bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.NHTSA ID 11023505
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11023505 at NHTSA07-233-25This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days.NHTSA ID 11023500
This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11023500 at NHTSA15-266-20RThis Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.NHTSA ID 11022331
This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11022331 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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