Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2000 Subaru Forester
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component75
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 21 | 28 |
| Suspension | 19 | 25 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 16 |
| Tires | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 8 |
| Equipment | 5 | 7 |
| Gasoline | 5 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“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.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“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.”
- Vehicle speed control
“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.”
Other Subaru Forester model years
- 20042 recalls219 complaints
- 20033 recalls189 complaints
- 20021 recall88 complaints
- 20010 recalls139 complaints
- 20000 recalls75 complaints
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Other Subaru models
- 2000 Outback1 recall207 complaints
- 2000 Legacy3 recalls94 complaints
- 2000 Impreza0 recalls41 complaints
- 2002 WRX1 recall427 complaints
- 2013 Crosstrek3 recalls124 complaints
- 2006 Tribeca8 recalls93 complaints
- 2019 Ascent9 recalls442 complaints
- 2003 Baja10 recalls38 complaints
- 2023 Solterra4 recalls42 complaints
- 2013 BRZ2 recalls64 complaints
- 2008 WRX STI2 recalls3 complaints
- 2026 Uncharted0 recalls40 complaints
2000 Subaru Forester recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2000 Subaru Forester. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Subaru Forester?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 75 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Subaru Forester?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.
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