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Subaru Forester V faults

1 fault documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
5.0/5

1 known fault

2.0i e-Boxer Confort

  1. 12 V battery going flat

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners of the Forester e-Boxer on British and international forums describe a 12 V battery going flat after a few days standing, and starting problems. These are user testimonies: no recall or manufacturer bulletin has been found.

    Versions
    2.0i e-Boxer Confort, 2.0i e-Boxer Premium, 2.0i e-Boxer Luxury
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0i e-Boxer Premium

  1. 12 V battery going flat

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners of the Forester e-Boxer on British and international forums describe a 12 V battery going flat after a few days standing, and starting problems. These are user testimonies: no recall or manufacturer bulletin has been found.

    Versions
    2.0i e-Boxer Confort, 2.0i e-Boxer Premium, 2.0i e-Boxer Luxury
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0i e-Boxer Luxury

  1. 12 V battery going flat

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners of the Forester e-Boxer on British and international forums describe a 12 V battery going flat after a few days standing, and starting problems. These are user testimonies: no recall or manufacturer bulletin has been found.

    Versions
    2.0i e-Boxer Confort, 2.0i e-Boxer Premium, 2.0i e-Boxer Luxury
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Price and diagnose repairs

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Subaru Forester V (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

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