2007 Subaru Forester: check engine light

6 of the 74 complaints about the 2007 Subaru Forester describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 90,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2026
1
2025
2
2023
4
2022
4
2021
2
2020
45
2019
69
2018
5
2017
10
2016
9
2015
30
2014
19
2013
5
2012
10
2011
9
2010
19
2009
16
2008
7
2007
6
2006
6
2005
4
2004
1
2003
2
2002
1
2001
2
2000
5
1999
4
1998
3

What owners say

Filed Feb 26, 2023 · Body, Suspension · MT

I was driving and heard bumping noise and thought it was just ice or snow stuck in some parts underneath the car, but the vehicle at one instant pulled over to the other side of the road and I almost lost control and slid off the road. I inspect myself and discover a problem with one of the rear wheel bearings, so I take it to my mechanic. My mechanic discovers rust all underneath and the rust has caused some serious mechanical problems. Front lower control arms and other parts of the suspension are damaged as well because of the rust. This car originally came from the "salt-belt" and Subaru said that the Front lower control arms recall had already been taken care of, yet I have the same issue at low milage for a Subaru Forester. Subaru of America is refusing to fix their screw up. The only warning lamps were ABS, Check Engine, and cruise control light flashing. If this instant happened while kids were in the car, Subaru of America would've gone to court. I hope that either Subaru will either fix their mistake or give me a settlement check.

Filed Feb 17, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 104,000 miles · IL

On february 13, 2019 my transmission fluid light started flashing, when I was driving home. I stopped to by the fluid but couldn't find out where to fill it up at and the dipstick was stuck. I was driving around 40 MPH.. I took it to my mechanic and asked him to check it out. He said it wasn't the fluid that was the problem it was the transmission. Previous to this the light never flashed and when my check engine light goes on I do get I checked to see it its serious or not. Chat conversation start 76k people like this cars 7:55 pm hi, I bought a used 2007 subaru forester and it has required a couple of large repairs that you wouldn't expect. In 2015 I had to replace the oil head gasket at relatively low miles 70k and now in 2019 at 104k miles I have to replace the transmission. Is common in the subarus? Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 13, 2013 · Fuel system · 38,503 miles · TX

The check engine light comes on, but the car runs fine. I had it checked and mechanic said gas cap problem and reset. After that time I was very careful to turn the gas cap until I heard 2 plus clicks (recommended by subaru). I have experienced this problem 4 times since then and finally was told the last time I had it reset while away from home that it could be a cracked fuel cut valve. The problem re-occurred 8 months ago and I haven't had the time to take it to a dealer to get it fixed or reset the check engine. Because of the check engine, texas inspection failed and now dealer wants over $900.00 to replace the cracked valves. I think this repair should be covered by subaru since this is not a new problem and occurs because of a defective part or bad design.

Filed Feb 27, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · IN

The check engine light illuminated and the cruise control light was flashing upon starting the engine. No other engine symptoms presented themselves. Took vehicle to independent repair shop and was informed the front converter is damaged in addition to the front sensor being bad. Ended up having them all replaced at substantial cost of approx. $2,000.00. Additional research done in a subaru foresters owners forum shows that many owners are experiencing costly and unnecessary repairs due to faulty o2 sensors, not bad catalytic converters. Any expenses current owners have had to incur should be reimbursed by subaru to those owners, and a recall should be issued to other owners to prevent unnecessary and costly repairs.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Engine · 90,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru forester. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated upon starting. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter was damaged. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2011 · Fuel system · 52,300 miles · TX

Check engine light went on. Took car to dealer. Fuel cut valves (made of plastic), on top of the fuel tank, were both cracked and leaking fuel. Had both valves replaced. Cost over $900 because rear end must be removed in order to drop fuel tank. Subaru has not issued a recall.