Vehicle report

1997 SUBARU FORESTER

Service bulletins

13 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

12-249-23R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

01-167-08R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

15-302-22

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

15-192-22R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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).

09-51-08R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

14-22-16R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

01-181-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

06-68-19R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 or premature wear of the replacement brake pads. This additional instruction applies to all models with brake pads using the upper and lower pad clips and has been added to the brake pad installation procedures found in the related Service Manuals.

Subaru Tech Tips

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

166399R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program

SB-05-50-10R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

034899

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT FIRST GEAR POPPING OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TT

115398

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A SLIGHT ENGINE HESITATION ON VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS 2.5L AND 2.2L ENGINES. TT

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.

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