Subaru FORESTER - 2003

The 2003 Subaru Forester has an overall defect rate of 366 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly lower than the average of 378 per 100 vehicles for that year, representing a 3.1% improvement. Notably, the Forester performs significantly better than average in terms of brakes and steering, with defect rates that are 23.7% and 65.4% lower than the average, respectively. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with age and distance driven; for instance, vehicles exceeding 124,000 miles have a defect rate of 508 per 100, which is substantially higher than its lower-mileage counterparts. While tyre wear is a common issue across many vehicles, the Forester's specific strengths in these key categories highlight its reliability compared to the average car of the same year.