ElectricalLow
Infotainment/Starlink glitches and battery drain.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the head unit and ask about battery issues.
2014–2019 Subaru Forester · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Subaru Forester typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £120–£1,200
- Top three risks, from
- £480
- Worst case, everything
- £2,950
The single priciest documented job on the 2014–2019 Subaru Forester is infotainment repair or software fix at £120–£1,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £560–£2,950 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineMedium
FB25 oil consumption on some engines.
Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700
Inspect · Check oil level and top-up history.
TransmissionMedium
CVT behavior — durable with service, but history matters.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Test-drive for smooth power; confirm fluid service.
BodyLow
Windshield cracking sensitivity.
Minor repair or adjustment£80–£350
Inspect · Inspect the windshield for chips/cracks.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Subaru Forester this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.