Engine Major
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.
What Owners Say
"Head gasket gone at 78000 miles ... Finally replaced for free after complaining to Subaru"
Bill H., NH (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Blown head gasket"
Anonymous, IN (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Cylinder head gasget started leaking 1000 miles and 1 month after extended warranty ended and nearly destroyed the engine. Subaru dealer and Subaru or America was unwilling to fix problem. I was given a $500 credit towards $1800. worth of work to rep"
Richard H., LA (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Both cylinder heads and associated valvs had to be nreplaced due to scoring and burnt valves"
Anonymous, NY (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Head gasket leak requiring major repair, timing belt and water pump also included in service"
Anonymous, AZ (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Dealership said oil was leaking out between the head and the block. Repairs were between $2500 and $3000. Subaru still has some problem with their cylinder heads"
Anonymous, WI (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"4-months after preventative maintenance 100K miles, check-engine light came on, dealership couldn't locate problem and recommended engine-pull and cylinder head rework. Cost ($6,000). PM was ($1,800), replaced water-pump 2x, and Turbo 1x"
Gordon S., MN (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Had cylinder head gasket replaced and about 25000-30000 miles later it started leaking oil again. That was about 25000 miles ago. I don't intend to fix it again. I just keep putting oil in it every other tank of gas"
Anonymous, CO (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The cylinder head will need re-machining at a cost of $3-$4000. This despite being assured that this common problem was resolved prior to this model year. Subaru have told me it is my problem - not theirs - it arose at under 80000k"
Allen S., BC (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Leaking oil from the cylinder head, bad oil burning smell in cabin of vehicle"
Robert F., PA (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"dealer found warped cylinder head during normal inspection. Aftermarket warranty covered majority of expense"
Anonymous, OH (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"A real disappointment, an absolutely shameful motor"
Eddie D., NY (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR , AFTER THAT HEAD GASKET ,HAD TO BE REPLACED"
Anonymous, MS (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Replaced burnt valves and both cylinder heads. Five months later, had oil leak that could have required engine block replacement"
Anonymous, NY (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The valves on the turbo model are apparently defective and not covered by warranty. It required a total engine rebuild. Checking on-line shows many others have had the same problem and Subaru is not willing to cover it with any kind of warranty"
Anonymous, AB (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The engine was rebuilt because of a towing error by me, but subsequently the rebuild failed and was competely replaced again by Subaru at no cost"
Anonymous, CA (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"I owned a 98 model, it needed a rebuild at 140000.Was assure by dealer that the issue was resolved, so I bought the 2008 version from a family member. Now advised by dealer, the issue still exists and I will need to do major repair. Subaru wont help"
Allen S., BC (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Metal piece broke off the pulley system, severed the timing belt and cracked the engine case."
Anonymous, NY (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The leaking head gasket caused oil to pool in the holes that go down to the spark plugs. The spark plugs and wires needed to be replaced carefully without allowing oil to flow down into the cylinders. Have not spent the $1000 to replace the head gasket."
Doug E., CO (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Both head gaskets recently replaced. One leaking coolant and oil. The other leaking oil"
Anonymous, BC (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"An expensive repair at 105,000 miles. Unusual to need head gaskets at this mileage"
Anonymous, MA (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The head gasket had to be replaced in 2015. Local shop botched the job twice. Finally had it fixed by dealer. Very expensive"
Anonymous, NY (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Leaking oil and top half of engine needs to be rebuilt. Will be without vehicle 2-3 weeks. Cost is ridiculous. 133,000 and this happened? Thought Subarus were more reliable than this!"
Karol H., CA (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"leaking oil and antifreeze. Estimated $3000 total repair which includes replacing timing belt, water pump, and associated parts"
Anonymous, OR (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"leaking. needed to replace"
Anonymous, WA (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Oil leak traced to blown head gasket. Since engine had to be pulled shop recommended replacing water pump, timing belt, clutch, etc. in addition to a later style head gasket. Warranty had expired so it was an expensive repair"
John C., AK (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Happened once. Discovered by accident. Coolant leaking from head gasket. This expensive repair was completed 1/2020."
Anonymous, CA (2007 Subaru Forester Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Coolant leaking from head gasket. Discovered accidentally when brought car in for oil leak, which just needed filter cap gasket."
Anonymous, (2007 Subaru Forester Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Head gasket leakage was a known problem ,several years,and should have been covered by extended warrant. My son repaired the problem keeping the cost down."
Anonymous, (2007 Subaru Forester Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Inoticed oil leaks in my driveway. Drove to dealer twenty miles away who said I needed a new head gasget. That fixed the problem."
Anonymous, (2007 Subaru Forester Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Engine light was on, some oil leaks, unusual engine noises. Head gasket (and other seals, gaskets, belts, etc.) replaced to head off larger problem. Told this was deterioration due mostly to passage of time rather than actual wear & tear. 46.5k miles on odometer at that point."
Anonymous, CA (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"overheated, needed hg replacement"
Anonymous, NY (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Leaking head gaskets at 87000 miles. Engine has been meticulously maintained, and independent garages confirmed this is a regular issue with Subarus in this age range. Cost $1800 in repairs at dealership after a $300 allowance from the dealer"
Mark T., NC (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"had to have replaced head gasket"
Anonymous, CT (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"oil leak was found with head gasket. Took three attempts to resolve issue"
Anonymous, VA (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"head gasket was leaking and had to be replaced"
Marcia B., CT (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Gasket had to be replaced. This was discovered during a timing belt replacement"
Anonymous, CT (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"reported at 59000 mi but beyond time warrantee - Subaru would not repair for free even though maintenance has be as recommended since day one"
Anonymous, CA (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"relatively minor leakage but too serious to ignore"
Anonymous, TX (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"I had the car in the shop for an unrelated minor problem when they discovered that the head gasket needed replacement due to oil and coolant leaking"
Gail W., MA (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The dealership said that the head gasket needed to be replaced because of oil leak"
Anonymous, ME (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"leaking oil requiring replacement"
Anonymous, NC (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"I took it in for an oil change to the dealer and they showed head gasket and oil pan leaks. I was told it would cost around 2900 dollars. I haven't repaired it yet"
Eugene K., MD (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"We had to have the head gaskets replaced twice during the last year. The care now uses oil at the rate of 2 quarts every other week"
Ralph B., OH (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"2007 and other model years apparently had a defective head gasket design. A replacement made of a different material was made available, but owners weren't notified (at least not me). I had to pay a mechanic $1,800 for the repair"
Robert J., CA (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"A disaster. Started leaking at 63,000 miles well after warranty expired. Subaru declined to acknowledge defect and repair. $2300 repair. Would not buy or recommend Subaru again"
Michael K., NY (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The head gasket has been slowly leaking oil since approximately 50K miles. I have not had it repaired due to cost. I need to add approximately 1 quart of oil every 2 weeks to keep the level full"
Anonymous, CT (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Head gasket replaced to stop oil leak. Told by dealer this is a normal repair for this engine type at about 100k miles. Dealer performed repair in a few hours and cost of about $500"
Steve D., ID (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"blown"
Anonymous, WI (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"subaru makes an additive to help address this problem, which my mechanic put in. They are aware of the problem. Don't know yet if this will correct the problem of head gasket leakage"
Patricia B., NC (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"engine had been rebuilt by the dealer. after about 3 years, the head gasket blew out again and had to be replaced. I had been downshifting too hard so I adjusted my driving technique"
Anonymous, OH (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"I replaced the head gasket about 5 years ago. I had taken the car in to have a tire checked and the mechanic said that the head gasket was starting to leak. I said that was not possible as I had already replaced it and was told by the Subaru dealer I would not have to replace it again"
Anonymous, CT (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Once the head gasket was replaced -- an expensive repair -- other engine functions began to fail!"
Anonymous, MA (2007 Subaru Forester 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Head gaskets were both leaking. Heads had to be removed and gaskets replaced"
Anonymous, BC (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"It was a bit soon for the head gasket to be replaced. Should have received another 50,000 to 75,000 miles out of it."
Karol H., CA (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Already replaced once. Now it needs a second replacement which is equal to the value of the car."
Anonymous, DE (2007 Subaru Forester L.L. Bean 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"loss of coolant, deiseling, overheating"
Anonymous, IL (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Timing belt replacement per recommended preventive maintenance. It really didn't need it."
Everett T., WA (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"It seems that the water pump seized I have yet to get the engine rebuilt"
Anonymous, ON (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)"routine scheduled repair"
Anonymous, MI (2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Part of the rebuild provided by Sabaru"
Anonymous, CA (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
"valves were knocking and needed to be replaced"
Anonymous, MN (2007 Subaru Forester XT 2.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)