What is the noise coming from the rear end of my Forester

Asked by Guru21QQV Feb 28, 2020 at 09:39 PM about the 2005 Subaru Forester XS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I recently bought a 05 subaru forester
and there's been a noise like a pulsating
howing at all speeds starting from
about 25 ,30 MPH and the sound
increases as the vehicle increased as
well. I don't know how to diagnose or
start this troubleshooting so any
assistance would be appreciated

2 Answers

48,660

Highest probability is a (or both!) RWB. U-joints? Nope...but nice painting. Diff? Unlikely, but possible. It can be helpful to have someone sit midway in the rear seat and try to determine left or right side, but that's a notoriously ineffective discriminator, as the sound travels across the unibody. Good wrenches will use a stethoscope or long screwdriver to "hear" the spinning bearing while running on a lift. Be prepared to eat both sides if a mistake is made if both sound pretty loud.

Your Answer:

Forester

Looking for a Used Forester in your area?

CarGurus has 1,005 nationwide Forester listings starting at $2,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Chris W
    Reputation
    11,620
  • #2
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    9,960
  • #3
    Nick Eidemiller
    Reputation
    6,220
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Outback
31 Great Deals out of 801 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota RAV4
88 Great Deals out of 2,026 listings starting at $3,499
Used Honda CR-V
92 Great Deals out of 3,817 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota 4Runner
15 Great Deals out of 341 listings starting at $9,900
Used Toyota Highlander
24 Great Deals out of 719 listings starting at $6,495
Used Subaru Impreza
18 Great Deals out of 454 listings starting at $3,999
Used Subaru Legacy
7 Great Deals out of 156 listings starting at $4,999
Used Toyota Tacoma
53 Great Deals out of 1,029 listings starting at $8,708
Used Toyota Camry
51 Great Deals out of 944 listings starting at $2,212
Used Honda Pilot
44 Great Deals out of 1,202 listings starting at $2,133

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.