FixSubaru Forester Repair Costs
What common repairs cost on the Subaru Forester
Most common repairs first. Repairs with their own page carry the full breakdown: parts and labor split, typical hours, real repair reports and a printable Fair Price Report.
| Repair | Typical cost | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Light Bulb | $45 – $149 | $85 |
| Car Battery | $171 – $348 | $239 |
| Brake Pads & Rotors | $412 – $771 | $553 |
| Brake Pads | $307 – $624 | $453 |
| A/C Recharge | $145 – $312 | $205 |
| Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly | $472 – $880 | $621 |
| CV Axle | $276 – $657 | $403 |
| Spark Plugs | $270 – $643 | $421 |
| Control Arm | $589 – $1,070 | $819 |
| TPMS Sensor | $123 – $768 | $294 |
| Oxygen Sensor | $317 – $564 | $430 |
| Power Steering (Pump & Lines) | $129 – $462 | $238 |
| Radiator | $227 – $602 | $419 |
| Serpentine Belt | $143 – $325 | $213 |
| Alternator | $309 – $527 | $405 |
| Brake Pads, Rotors & Caliper | $521 – $1,006 | $725 |
| Strut | $605 – $1,288 | $911 |
| Sway Bar Link | $169 – $384 | $259 |
| Ball Joint | $258 – $523 | $385 |
| A/C Compressor | $750 – $1,387 | $1,074 |
| Ignition Coil | $332 – $644 | $447 |
| Headlight Assembly | $62 – $385 | $121 |
| Starter | $311 – $453 | $378 |
| Clutch | $1,005 – $1,617 | $1,295 |
| Muffler | $406 – $759 | $561 |
| Valve Cover Gasket | $277 – $569 | $405 |
| Light Assembly | $70 – $340 | $169 |
| Catalytic Converter | $638 – $1,293 | $916 |
| Brake Rotors | $236 – $462 | $322 |
| Transmission Filter & Pan Service | $178 – $368 | $270 |
| Fuel Injector | $121 – $280 | $165 |
| Thermostat | $152 – $324 | $202 |
| Blower Motor | $290 – $571 | $427 |
| Brake Caliper | $137 – $353 | $208 |
| Water Pump | $707 – $1,097 | $891 |
| A/C Condenser | $586 – $894 | $749 |
| EGR Valve | $120 – $495 | $207 |
| A/C Expansion Valve | $373 – $800 | $545 |
| Window Regulator | $438 – $664 | $534 |
| Tie Rod End | $269 – $622 | $431 |
| Oil Pan | $195 – $523 | $398 |
| Timing Belt or Chain | $454 – $974 | $667 |
| Fuel Filter | $115 – $191 | $153 |
| Relay | $69 – $225 | $163 |
Middle half of real Subaru Forester invoices (25th–75th percentile) for each repair, parts + labor, all model years together.
Compare with other vehicles: Light Bulb · Car Battery · Brake Pads & Rotors · Brake Pads · A/C Recharge · Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly.
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