2001 Subaru Forester Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2001 Subaru Forester covers the Base, L and S trims of a four-door sport utility. Power for the three trims comes from a 2.5-liter flat-four burning gasoline, naturally aspirated and fitted with a single overhead camshaft. Inside the manual are procedures and torque values for that engine, the transmission and drivetrain, and the steering, suspension and brakes, along with wiring diagrams for the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.5L flat-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• L
• S

Known issues on the 2001 Forester. The 2001 Forester drew 139 owner complaints. Vehicle speed control is the largest group at 29, followed by power train at 23, engine and engine cooling at 16, suspension at 15 and hydraulic service brakes at 13. Of those complaints, 31 reported a crash, 20 reported an injury and 1 reported a death. The manual's diagnostics, specifications and procedures for the engine, drivetrain, suspension and brakes line up with the systems these complaints name.