Subaru Forester 2000
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2000 Subaru FORESTER, manufacturered by Fuji Heavy Industries U.s.a., Inc. (c/o Subaru Of America).
The vehicle is described as a 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize").
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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Subaru | JF1 JF2 JF1 JF2 | Regular |
City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
19 MPG | 25 MPG | 423.19 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Forester Awd -
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What is the MPG of a 2000 Subaru FORESTER?
- The 2000 Subaru FORESTER has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 19 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 25 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2000 Subaru FORESTER?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2000 Subaru FORESTER can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2000 Subaru FORESTER?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2000 Subaru FORESTER is $2550.
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Where is the 2000 Subaru FORESTER produced?
- The 2000 Subaru FORESTER is produced in Ota Gunma, Japan.
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Are there recalls for the 2000 Subaru FORESTER?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 2000 Subaru FORESTER, additional information is below.
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What is the GVWR of a 2000 Subaru FORESTER?
- The 2000 Subaru FORESTER has a GVWR of Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) lbs.
- 2.5L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 2.5L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
Automatic 4-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Forester Awd
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 16384 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 33 Model name (carline) Forester Awd Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.1004 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.4568 EPA vehicle size class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Forester Awd
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 16385 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 33 Model name (carline) Forester Awd Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.7673 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.5043 EPA vehicle size class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 01-168-09R - EQUIPMENT: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
- 12-249-23R - EQUIPMENT: 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.
- 037012R - ENGINE (PWS): Repair procedure for high-pitched sound
- 0116809R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Replacement key and immobilizer info
- 037012R-1 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:HOUSING/CASE: Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
- 037012R - POWER TRAIN: This bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area.
- 166399R - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE: Remanufactured automatic transaxle program
- 037012 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
- 036812R - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING: 5mt transfer driven gear bearings
- 0116809R - EQUIPMENT: Replacement key and immobilizer
- 0116809R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Replacement key and immobilizer info
- 0116809R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Replacement key and immobilizer info
- 01-167-08R - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the service manuals for individual models.
- 15-302-22 - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 15-192-22R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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).
- 01-167-08R - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the service manuals for individual models
- 09-51-08R - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin is to advise of soaa??S revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 14-22-16R - EQUIPMENT: 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.
- 01-168-09R - EQUIPMENT: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
- 14-22-16R - EQUIPMENT: Special service tools cross reference list.
- 01-181-20 - EQUIPMENT: All models (vehicle cleaning- covid-19best practices)
- 06-68-19R - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: 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 o
- Subaru Tech Tips - EQUIPMENT: Subaru service and technical support line newletter.
- 14-22-16R - EQUIPMENT: 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.
- 01-168-09R - EQUIPMENT: Revised tsb. The subaru lock information site (slis) is located at http://lockinfo.Subaru.Com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for subaru vehicles from the 2000my to present. This bulletin iden
- 01-168-09R - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
- 01-168-09R - EQUIPMENT: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
- 03-70-12 - EQUIPMENT: Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
- 03-68-12R - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING: This bulletin reviews a change to the part numbers used for the transfer driven gear bearings. These revised bearings are to be used to enhance durability.
- 03-70-12R - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts - this bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched
- 01-168-09R - EQUIPMENT: Summary to be provided on a future date.
- SB-05-50-10R - TIRES: Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance. *rm
- 02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: Rubbing mark on timing belt. Subaru. *tt
- 029605 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: 2.5l remanufactured sohc short block release. *tt
- 128505 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE : This bulletin provides information to properly diagnosis the rear gate stays and also avoids unnecessary replacement of non-failed stays. *tt
- 99 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Engine cooling system conditioner.*mr
- 063103 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Replacement of the electronic control unit (ecu) for anti-lock brake system (abs) repair. *tt update. *tt
- 035203 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Clutch pedal sticking. *tt
- 166602 - POWER TRAIN: Transmission control unit (tcu) code 45 and all-wheel drive harsh engagement. *tt
- 127803 - EQUIPMENT: Floor mat hook repair. *tt
- 035002 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING: New procedure for replacing rear wheel bearings. *tt
- WWF89 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Subject regarding engine control module reprogramming. *slc
- 17 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Subject regarding popping out of fifth gear condition. *jg
- 010302 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Customer complaints of a growling noise from the engine area. *tt
- 170601 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY: Information regarding seat belt latch slides to the lower seat belt anchor. *yh updated *eh
- 186901 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Subject regarding service manual corrections. *jb
- WXW80 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Some vehicles may experience front oxygen air / fuel (a/f) sensor element cracking. *tt
- 166599R - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Customer complaint that the a/t temperature light flashing and code 38 found in the tcm. *tt
- 166599 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Some customers may comment about the a/t temperature light flashing and code 38 found in the tcm. *tt
139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Additional Error Text | The error positions are indicated by ! in Suggested VIN. In the Possible values section, each pair of parenthesis indicate information about each error position in VIN . The Numeric value before the : indicates the position in error and the values after the : indicate the possible values that are allowed in this position Unused position(s): 6,7,8; |
Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
Doors | 4 |
Error Code | 1,5,14 |
Error Text | 1 - Check Digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 5 - VIN has errors in few positions; 14 - Unable to provide information for some of the characters in the VIN, based on the manufacturer submission. |
GVWR | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
Make | SUBARU |
MakeID | 523 |
Manufacturer | SUBARU CORPORATION |
Manufacturer Id | 19109 |
Model | Forester |
ModelID | 2234 |
Model Year | 2000 |
NCSA Body Type | Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize") |
NCSA Make | Subaru |
NCSA Model | Forester |
Note | Sport Wagon |
Plant City | OTA |
Plant Company Name | FHI |
Plant Country | JAPAN |
Plant State | GUNMA |
Possible Values | (6:46)(7:123578)(8:56) |
Series2 | Wagon body style |
SuggestedVIN | JF1SF!!!3YG078611 |
Transmission Speeds | 5 |
Transmission Style | Manual/Standard |
VIN | JF1SF5LD3YG078611 |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20110210 |
Tl-the contact owns a 2000 subaru forrester. The contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle started over heating. He pull to the side of the road and notice coolant coming from underneath of the vehicle. He notices the vehicle has a blown head gasket and leaking radiator coolant. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop who repaired the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000...Mw
Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20100911 |
On september 12, 2010, our 2000 subaru forrester went into unintended acceleration while backing out of a parking space causing the car to be totaled, damage to a ford f350 truck and injury to the owner of the truck. Similar incident occurred in 2008 when going forward and coming to a stop before entering a highway. Car accelerated and had to press both feet on the brake until the brake met the floor. The car was taken to our regular mechanic, who examined it and could not diagnose the problem. He advised taking it to a subaru dealer which we did. They had the car from february 11 to march 10, 2008 but failed to find the cause of the problem. Before the september 12, 2010 incident, the car would sometimes hesitate after a stop and then lurch forward, but would not go out of control as it did two weeks ago. The car was regularly maintained and inspected during the 10 years we had it. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20100408 |
Had 2000 subaru forester (83,000 mi) at dealer for inspection. Dealer notified us that car failed due to external head gasket leak. Dealer says there is oil dripping on the exhaust system and it is a fire hazard so unless we replace head gasket the car fails. Subaru previously acknowledged a defect with this 2.5l engine and had a campaign where the "fix" was adding a conditioner to the coolant. Obviously the "fix" didn't do the job and others out there are a risk of a catastrophic fire. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20090731 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru forester. While driving 55 to 65 mph the engine began to over heat. A local mechanic stated that the head gasket cracked. The engine was replaced; however, the transmission has also failed. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The current mileage was 170,000 and the failure mileage was 169,000.
No | No | N | None | None | 20090709 |
In early 2008 my subaru began popping out of fifth gear. This is very inconvenient and unsafe as it causes an immediate loss of speed. On a freeway grade for example i have almost been rammed from behind by vehicles following too closely even though i was traveling at the speed limit in the right lane. Upon investigation i learned that this is a common defect in this model of subaru and is covered by technical bulletin 17 01/01/2002. My mechanic removed the rear of the transmission and tightened the loose mainshaft nut at a cost of $417. This solved the problem for a while but a year and a half later the problem has returned. The car routinely pops out of fifth gear to the point the vehicle cannot be driven in that gear on the highway. I emailed subaru about this but they say it is not their problem because the car is out of warranty. I believe that this is a design and/or manufacturing flaw which is expensive to repair and is a definite safety hazard which should be made right by subaru. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20090225 |
I have an ongoing problem with my 2000 subaru forester. Off and on, since 2007, the car will not immediately engage when shifting into drive. I first noticed the problem when i would shift from reverse to drive. While in drive, with my foot on the accelerator, the car would not move. At first the delay was only a couple of seconds. And it would occur only after i had driven a few feet in reverse and then shifted into drive. Now, however, the delay is much longer and it can happen even when i have not driven in reverse. The car will not move. The only gear in which the car will move is in reverse. So far, the car eventually does move, but i never know how long it will take. Early on, i couldn't detect a pattern in which this would occur. Lately, though, it seems to happen after i have driven the car at least twice during the day, turned it off each time and then restarted the car after it has sat awhile. When i start the car again, the car will not respond as it should. Today, for example, on my third errand of the day, the car would not move when i shifted into drive. So, i turned it off and on a few times, put my foot on the accelerator (and the brake) each time i turned it on, but the car would not engage. It finally did after about 10 minutes. The first time i took the car to the dealer in 2007, i was told they could not replicate the problem. (i didn't notice a pattern then). The next time i reported it to the dealer, i was told the transmission fluid was low and the filter needed to be replaced. However, as this has occurred even when the transmission fluid was not low, i don't see how this could be the problem. A search on the internet indicates that several people with subaru foresters (primarily 1999 and 2000) have reported the same problem. Although my car is several years old, i have fewer than 45,000 miles on it. I have not yet had any dire consequences because of this problem, but i believe this is literally an accident waiting to happen. Please help. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20081219 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru forester. While driving between 35-55 mph the manual transmission slipped out of gear. He was able to continue vehicle operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle has not been inspected at this time. The failure mileage was 95,000. The current mileage was 101,000. Updated 1/14/10 *cn updated 01/15/10.*jb
No | No | N | None | None | 20080811 |
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 subaru forester. While driving between 35-40 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was an evaporation leak in the fuel filler pipe. The pipe and the valve were replaced at the cost of $315. The failure mileage was 46,792.
No | No | N | None | None | 20080307 |
Gas leak on fuel line of the engine on the passenger side of the engine. *tr
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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JF1SF5LD3YG078611 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF635XYH730700 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF5LP5YG076217 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6553YH727425 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6353YH720686 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF5LR5YG074413 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6358YH726354 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6350YH732133 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6558YH731115 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6359YG731147 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF5LR5YG068617 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6558YH720633 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6552YH715069 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6358YH702412 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6552YH720823 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6552YH719347 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF635XYH700130 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6353YH720395 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF5LR5YG078075 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |
JF1SF6550YG715089 | 2000 | Forester | OTA GUNMA, JAPAN |