2004 Subaru Forester Review

2004 Subaru Forester is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 175.20 in length and 65.00 in height. Made in Japan, 2004 Subaru Forester has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 24,270 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2004 Subaru Forester. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V and uses 19 of gasoline in the city and 19 on highways.

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester
Trims Available: 5
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $24,270 USD
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY
Tires: 215/60R16
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Subaru Forester 2004 Trims

2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium

Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY

2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS Premium

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY

2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

Engine: 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 - 19 City / 23 HWY

2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS

Engine: 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 27 - 28 HWY

Vin Numbers

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  • JF1SG65624H716822

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 04V473000 started on /Date(1096603200000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER GASKET.

Consequence: IF LEAKING OIL CONTACTS COMPONENTS OPERATING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, A FIRE COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE OIL-FLOW CONTROL VALVE COVER BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Recall 11V464000 started on /Date(1315281600000-0400)/.

Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.

Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2004 Subaru Forester look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2004 Subaru Forester’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 19 miles, which is lower then 2003 Subaru Forester.

2004 Subaru Forester is made in Japan between 1998 to 2021.

2004 Subaru Forester can go 302.1 miles in the city and 365.7 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2004 Subaru Forester is its excellent fuel economy. 2004 Subaru Forester has a 2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO engine and It gets 19/23 mpg city/highway.

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$21,020 - $27,645
19 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

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$21,020 - $27,645
19 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

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$21,020 - $27,645
19 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Subaru Impreza Wagon

$21,020 - $27,645
19 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Subaru Legacy

$21,020 - $27,645
19 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Subaru Legacy Wagon

$21,020 - $27,645
19 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Subaru Outback

$21,020 - $27,645
19 City / 23 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.5L H4 DOHC 16V TURBO

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