2010 Subaru Forester: Premature brake wear
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Forester report: premature brake wear. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 53,000 miles.
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints for the 2010 Forester in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11469569 (filed 06/16/2022): “The contact owns a 2010 subaru forester. the contact stated that the rear brakes were replaced by an independent mechanic. after 6 months, the contact noticed that the brakes needed to be replaced again. the mechanic stated that the automatic braking system wa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11363617 (filed 10/09/2020): “My brakes failed while i was driving because subaru did not properly address recall wqk47 on my car in 2018 even though they claimed it was completed. my brake lines are completely corroded and they are refusing to honor the recall that they improperly address…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace brake pads (1 reports) replace rotors with aftermarket (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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