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2000 Subaru Forester AWD L Wagon

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2000 Subaru Forester – front
Photo: 2002 Subaru Forester ALL Weather Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (facelift) (SF, 1998–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2002 Subaru Forester ALL Weather Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2001 Subaru Forester L in Silverthorn Metallic, Front Right, 04-20-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2000 Subaru Forester GLS by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2000 Subaru Forester GLS 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2001 Subaru Forester L in Silverthorn Metallic, Rear Left, 08-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2000 Subaru Forester AWD L Wagon is a 165-hp 2.5-liter wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $20,590 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 165 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The Forester measures 175.2 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,125 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$20,590 ($38,860 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower165 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque166 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Tank Capacity15 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length175.2 in
Width68.3 in
Height62.8 in
Wheelbase99.4 in
Curb Weight3,125 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.6 in
Headroom Rear39.6 in
Legroom Front43 in
Legroom Rear33.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2000 Subaru Forester 4-DR. 4x4

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Subaru FORESTER.

75 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Subaru FORESTER

Owner Complaints

75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Subaru FORESTER (7 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train21
Suspension19
Engine And Engine Cooling12
Tires8
Fuel System6
Equipment5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 28, 2022 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2000 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and suddenly veered into the left lane into oncoming traffic. The contact…”
Feb 28, 2011 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“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…”
Sep 26, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1 injury
“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…”
Apr 17, 2010 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“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…”
Dec 15, 2009 · Power Train
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 SUBARU FORESTER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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