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Complete guide to repair costs, common OBD-II codes, and maintenance for the Subaru Forester.

Brakes & Suspension

Ball Joints Replacement$250–$480 Brake Caliper Replacement$230–$460 Brake Fluid Flush$80–$160 Brake Pads Replacement - Front$120–$230 Brake Pads Replacement - Rear$110–$220 Control Arms Replacement$300–$580 CV Axle Replacement$280–$550 Rotor Replacement - Front$220–$380 Rotor Replacement - Rear$200–$360 Shocks Replacement - Rear$280–$550 Struts Replacement - Front$420–$800 Tie Rod Ends Replacement$190–$370 Wheel Bearing Replacement$220–$430

Engine & Drivetrain

Catalytic Converter Replacement$900–$1.8k Clutch Replacement$800–$1.4k Drive Belt Replacement$85–$190 EGR Valve Replacement$230–$450 Engine Air Filter Replacement$30–$70 Engine Mount Replacement$280–$540

Electrical & AC

AC Compressor Replacement$600–$950 Alternator Replacement$320–$580 Battery Replacement$90–$200 Blower Motor Replacement$230–$450 Cabin Air Filter Replacement$35–$80 Door Lock Actuator Replacement$200–$400

Fluids & Filters

Coolant Flush$90–$180 Differential Fluid Change$70–$160 Power Steering Fluid Flush$90–$180 Transfer Case Fluid Change$70–$150

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Fuel Filter Replacement

$85–$200

Fuel Injector Replacement$280–$550

Fuel Pump Replacement$400–$720

Head Gasket Replacement$1.5k–$2.6k

Ignition Coil Replacement$150–$320

Mass Air Flow Sensor Replacement$180–$360

Muffler Replacement$180–$400

Oil Change - Full Synthetic$45–$85

Oxygen Sensor Replacement$160–$310

PCV Valve Replacement$90–$190

Serpentine Belt Replacement$85–$190

Spark Plugs Replacement$140–$280

Throttle Body Replacement$320–$600

Timing Belt Replacement$450–$800

Transmission Fluid Change$130–$250

Transmission Mount Replacement$200–$400

Valve Cover Gasket Replacement$160–$320

Evaporator Core Replacement

$800–$1.5k

Heater Core Replacement$700–$1.3k

Power Steering Pump Replacement$350–$620

Radiator Replacement$350–$680

Starter Replacement$290–$520

Thermostat Replacement$150–$290

Water Pump Replacement$310–$560

Window Regulator Replacement$220–$440

Windshield Replacement$220–$420