Subaru Forester Repair Cost Guide

Compact SUV

Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2019-2025 Subaru Forester, compiled from 6 industry sources (5 high-confidence). Covers 12 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range
$120-$3,150
Body Labor
$115/hr
Paint Labor
$120/hr
Annual Maint.
$632/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$220-$900

Single panel scratch, small dent, stone chips

Moderate

$1,100-$3,200

Bumper replacement, panel repair with paint, liftgate

Major

$4,500-$11,000

Multi-panel damage, AWD frame alignment, EyeSight recalibration

Common Repairs & Costs

Front Bumper Repair
3-8 hrs
Front bumper repair and repaint
$620-$1,450
Parts: $0-$120 Labor: $360-$900 Paint: $250-$480
Front Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Front bumper replacement with paint and EyeSight radar calibration
$900-$1,850
Parts: $320-$580 Labor: $150-$400 Paint: $260-$550 ADAS calibration required
Rear Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Rear bumper replacement with paint and parking sensor reinstallation
$850-$1,750
Parts: $300-$550 Labor: $140-$380 Paint: $250-$530
Minor Scratch Repair
1-3 hrs
Minor scratch repair
$220-$650
Parts: $0-$40 Labor: $140-$460 Paint: $80-$200
Paintless Dent Repair
0.5-2 hrs
PDR for minor dents
$120-$560
Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $120-$560
Fender Replacement
2-4 hrs
Front fender replacement (steel panel)
$700-$1,700
Parts: $240-$450 Labor: $230-$560 Paint: $240-$580
Door Skin Repair
3-8 hrs
Door skin repair and repaint
$850-$2,300
Parts: $0-$200 Labor: $480-$1350 Paint: $310-$620
Door Replacement
3-5 hrs
Complete door assembly replacement
$1,300-$2,900
Parts: $460-$900 Labor: $330-$820 Paint: $380-$680
Liftgate Replacement
3-5 hrs
Rear liftgate replacement (power on Limited/Touring)
$1,450-$3,150
Parts: $620-$1350 Labor: $320-$750 Paint: $400-$700
Windshield Replacement
1-2 hrs
Windshield with EyeSight camera calibration
$380-$1,100
Parts: $340-$820 Labor: $140-$280 ADAS calibration required
Headlight Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
LED headlight assembly
$200-$950
Parts: $320-$780 Labor: $75-$180
Mirror Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
Power side mirror assembly
$280-$820
Parts: $210-$520 Labor: $80-$200 Paint: $40-$120

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body
$115/hr
Paint
$120/hr
Mechanical
$135/hr
Frame
$140/hr

Subaru dealer $100-$160/hr; AWD frame specialty adds costs

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Front Bumper Cover
$320-$580
$115-$320
-52%
OEM: $320-$580 | AM: $115-$320 (-52%)
Rear Bumper Cover
$300-$550
$110-$300
-52%
OEM: $300-$550 | AM: $110-$300 (-52%)
Front Fender
$240-$450
$85-$210
-57%
OEM: $240-$450 | AM: $85-$210 (-57%)
Hood
$440-$640
$260-$430
-36%
OEM: $440-$640 | AM: $260-$430 (-36%)
Liftgate Assembly
$620-$1,350
$400-$780
-40%
OEM: $620-$1350 | AM: $400-$780 (-40%)
Headlight Assembly
$320-$780
$130-$340
-57%
OEM: $320-$780 | AM: $130-$340 (-57%)
Taillight Assembly
$180-$400
$75-$200
-53%
OEM: $180-$400 | AM: $75-$200 (-53%)
Side Mirror Assembly
$210-$520
$70-$190
-64%
OEM: $210-$520 | AM: $70-$190 (-64%)
Windshield
$340-$820
$230-$550
-33%
OEM: $340-$820 | AM: $230-$550 (-33%)

ADAS Calibration Requirements

The Subaru Forester is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that may require recalibration after certain repairs. This adds significant cost to bumper replacements, windshield replacements, and structural repairs.

Front Bumper Replacement Calibration: $280-$550
Required
Windshield Replacement Calibration: $300-$550
Required

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper scratches from parking and mild off-road use

Typical cost $620-$1,550

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper from backing incidents

Typical cost $850-$1,750

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings from parking lots and family use

Typical cost $120-$1,100

Side Mirror Damage

Common

Side mirror damage from tight spaces

Typical cost $280-$820

Fender Damage

Common

Fender damage from sideswipes and brush on trails

Typical cost $700-$1,700

Windshield Cracks

Common

Windshield cracks from road debris

Typical cost $380-$1,100

EyeSight calibration mandatory

Rock Chips And Brush Damage

Common

Paint chips on front bumper/lower panels from gravel and light off-road use

Typical cost $200-$900

Forester used more off-road than typical compact SUVs; lower fascia stone chips common

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost
$632/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

6 sources (5 high-confidence)

RepairPal - Subaru Forester Subaru Parts Deal - Forester CarParts.com - Forester Subaru Forester Owners Forum Safelite - Subaru Forester autoGMS - State Labor Rates 2025

Labor Rates by State

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Cost by Damage Type

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