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Active Recalls (16)

22V838000 Nov 10, 2022 SEAT BELTS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash.

20V002000 Jan 2, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles or...

20V001000 Jan 2, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicle...

20V003000 Jan 2, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicl...

19V297000 Apr 11, 2019 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-20...

18V012000 Jan 9, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, ...

18V014000 Jan 9, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho...

18V013000 Jan 9, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Di...

17V026000 Jan 11, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ev...

17V014000 Jan 10, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehi...

16V738000 Oct 13, 2016 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-c...

16V358000 May 25, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles...

14V830000 Dec 31, 2014 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware,...

14V311000 Jun 10, 2014 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly,...

12V602000 Dec 26, 2012 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 20...

12V099000 Mar 13, 2012 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 FORESTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR in the SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES LOCATED IN ...

Complaints

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Mar 12, 2025 Air Bags

Airbag lights have been going on and off ever since I took it into to get my airbags recalled and Subaru will not take a look at it with out me signing a form saying I am liable to pay 200 dollars if it happens to be anything else unrelated to the recall warranty.

Mar 12, 2025 Air Bags

Airbag lights have been going on and off ever since I took it into to get my airbags recalled and Subaru will not take a look at it with out me signing a form saying I am liable to pay 200 dollars if it happens to be anything else unrelated to the recall warranty.

May 10, 2024 Tires

- I bought a set of 4 Cooper Adventurer P225 55 R17 tires from Pep Boys in La Habra , CA on [XXX]. - On [XXX], I had to replace one due to a flat, and they noticed that I had a serious bulge in another. I replaced those two tires, putting the new ones in the front. - On around [XXX], friends help...

May 10, 2024 Tires

- I bought a set of 4 Cooper Adventurer P225 55 R17 tires from Pep Boys in La Habra , CA on [XXX]. - On [XXX], I had to replace one due to a flat, and they noticed that I had a serious bulge in another. I replaced those two tires, putting the new ones in the front. - On around [XXX], friends help...

Apr 30, 2024 Air Bags

No local dealer to complete recall NHTSA Recall Number 20V002000. Vehicle is too old, too high miles to be trusted to take on an extended road trip to a dealer. Contacting Subaru wasn’t any help.

Apr 30, 2024 Air Bags

No local dealer to complete recall NHTSA Recall Number 20V002000. Vehicle is too old, too high miles to be trusted to take on an extended road trip to a dealer. Contacting Subaru wasn’t any help.

Jul 31, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

fuel tank leaking gasoline from tanks seams and hose nipple, second owned vehicle with same problem. now the vehicle has strong gas smell and is leaking gasoline when driven in a incline. It threw a p0442 "evap leak small" thats why i checked the fault. All these steel tanks seem to rust where the s...

Jul 31, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

fuel tank leaking gasoline from tanks seams and hose nipple, second owned vehicle with same problem. now the vehicle has strong gas smell and is leaking gasoline when driven in a incline. It threw a p0442 "evap leak small" thats why i checked the fault. All these steel tanks seem to rust where the s...

Feb 1, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

* Fuel tank leak * Could have exploded or caught fire * Confirmed at independent service center * Inspected by independent service center * Check engine light and gas tank icon on dash. Appeared 1/31/2023 This car has had so many recalls and has been a problem for a long time. We have contac...

Feb 1, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

* Fuel tank leak * Could have exploded or caught fire * Confirmed at independent service center * Inspected by independent service center * Check engine light and gas tank icon on dash. Appeared 1/31/2023 This car has had so many recalls and has been a problem for a long time. We have contac...

Nov 8, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,340 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that he had initially received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V830000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced. Recently, the contact stated that while going downhill in the rever...

Nov 8, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,340 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that he had initially received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V830000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced. Recently, the contact stated that while going downhill in the rever...

May 22, 2021 Seats

Sudden collapse of drivers seat bottom cushion. Now lower on one side.

May 22, 2021 Seats

Sudden collapse of drivers seat bottom cushion. Now lower on one side.

Mar 22, 2021 Engine 160,000 mi

TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 70MPH, CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR LOST ALL POWER. WAS ABLE TO LIMP OFF THE ROAD AND WAIT 3 HOURS FOR A TOW TO DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS; STAGE 4 BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OR SYMPTOMS AND COULD HAVE BEEN A GREATER DANGER IF HEAVIER TRAFFIC....

Mar 22, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 70MPH, CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR LOST ALL POWER. WAS ABLE TO LIMP OFF THE ROAD AND WAIT 3 HOURS FOR A TOW TO DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS; STAGE 4 BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OR SYMPTOMS AND COULD HAVE BEEN A GREATER DANGER IF HEAVIER TRAFFIC....

Mar 22, 2021 Engine 160,000 mi

TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 70MPH, CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR LOST ALL POWER. WAS ABLE TO LIMP OFF THE ROAD AND WAIT 3 HOURS FOR A TOW TO DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS; STAGE 4 BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OR SYMPTOMS AND COULD HAVE BEEN A GREATER DANGER IF HEAVIER TRAFFIC....

Mar 22, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 70MPH, CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR LOST ALL POWER. WAS ABLE TO LIMP OFF THE ROAD AND WAIT 3 HOURS FOR A TOW TO DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS; STAGE 4 BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OR SYMPTOMS AND COULD HAVE BEEN A GREATER DANGER IF HEAVIER TRAFFIC....

Feb 3, 2021 Air Bags

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUE WITH AIRBAG. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG IS ON RECALL AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO SEND A CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN TO THE CONSUMERS. INSTEAD, THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CO...

Feb 3, 2021 Air Bags

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUE WITH AIRBAG. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG IS ON RECALL AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO SEND A CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN TO THE CONSUMERS. INSTEAD, THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CO...

Jan 26, 2021 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

I HAVE LOVE IN TOWN AND HAVE BEEN REPLACING ROTORS AND PADS EVERY 6 MONTHS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2018 AND HAVE PUT UNDER 30000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS CONSTANTLY.

Jan 26, 2021 Suspension 170,000 mi

I HAVE LOVE IN TOWN AND HAVE BEEN REPLACING ROTORS AND PADS EVERY 6 MONTHS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2018 AND HAVE PUT UNDER 30000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS CONSTANTLY.

Jan 26, 2021 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

I HAVE LOVE IN TOWN AND HAVE BEEN REPLACING ROTORS AND PADS EVERY 6 MONTHS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2018 AND HAVE PUT UNDER 30000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS CONSTANTLY.

Jan 26, 2021 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

I HAVE LOVE IN TOWN AND HAVE BEEN REPLACING ROTORS AND PADS EVERY 6 MONTHS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2018 AND HAVE PUT UNDER 30000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS CONSTANTLY.

Jan 26, 2021 Suspension 170,000 mi

I HAVE LOVE IN TOWN AND HAVE BEEN REPLACING ROTORS AND PADS EVERY 6 MONTHS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2018 AND HAVE PUT UNDER 30000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS CONSTANTLY.

Jan 26, 2021 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

I HAVE LOVE IN TOWN AND HAVE BEEN REPLACING ROTORS AND PADS EVERY 6 MONTHS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2018 AND HAVE PUT UNDER 30000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS CONSTANTLY.

Jan 23, 2021 Unknown Or Other 175,000 mi

YOU REALLY NEED TO REIGN IN THE NEW HEADLIGHTS AND HOW BRIGHT THEY ARE. THEY MIGHT BE OK IN FLAT PLACES, BUT I'M HILLY AREAS, WHEN AN ONCOMING CAR IS AT A HIGHER LEVEL, IT'S LIKE GETTING HIGH BEAMED IN THE FACE. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME HERE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. IT'S GOING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED. ALSO, I...

Jan 23, 2021 Unknown Or Other 175,000 mi

YOU REALLY NEED TO REIGN IN THE NEW HEADLIGHTS AND HOW BRIGHT THEY ARE. THEY MIGHT BE OK IN FLAT PLACES, BUT I'M HILLY AREAS, WHEN AN ONCOMING CAR IS AT A HIGHER LEVEL, IT'S LIKE GETTING HIGH BEAMED IN THE FACE. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME HERE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. IT'S GOING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED. ALSO, I...

Sep 14, 2020 Engine 100,000 mi

TURBO FAILURE CAUSED BY DESIGN FLAWS IN LUBRICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM IDENTIFIED BY MULTIPLE TSB WVF-16, TSB#02-103-07, TSB # 02-97-05. MANUFACTURE REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE TSB AND CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT ABOUT 2.5 LITER TURBO CAR. LEADING $3500.00 REPAIR BEING FORCED ON CONSUMERS IN SPITE OF THIS CONDIT...

Sep 14, 2020 Engine 100,000 mi

TURBO FAILURE CAUSED BY DESIGN FLAWS IN LUBRICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM IDENTIFIED BY MULTIPLE TSB WVF-16, TSB#02-103-07, TSB # 02-97-05. MANUFACTURE REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE TSB AND CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT ABOUT 2.5 LITER TURBO CAR. LEADING $3500.00 REPAIR BEING FORCED ON CONSUMERS IN SPITE OF THIS CONDIT...

Jul 23, 2020 Electrical System

THE ENGINE TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE MY CAR WAS IN MOTION. I STARTED MY CAR AND THEN IT SHUT OFF AFTER A FEW MINUTES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON MY RESIDENTIAL STREET. I BELIEVE MY CAR IS AFFECTED BY RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 19V297000.

Jul 23, 2020 Electrical System

THE ENGINE TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE MY CAR WAS IN MOTION. I STARTED MY CAR AND THEN IT SHUT OFF AFTER A FEW MINUTES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON MY RESIDENTIAL STREET. I BELIEVE MY CAR IS AFFECTED BY RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 19V297000.

Jul 22, 2020 Electrical System 140,000 mi

MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. IN THE PAST MONTH I'VE PUT $3,000 IN PARTS AND MAINTENANCE. RADIATOR BLEW, COOLANT SENSOR, WHOLE NEW EXHAUST, ALL NEW HUB BARINGS, 2 NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND MY MAIN PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED!!! THE CAR IDLES AT THE STOP LIGHT AND DURING THE ACCE...

Jul 22, 2020 Engine 140,000 mi

MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. IN THE PAST MONTH I'VE PUT $3,000 IN PARTS AND MAINTENANCE. RADIATOR BLEW, COOLANT SENSOR, WHOLE NEW EXHAUST, ALL NEW HUB BARINGS, 2 NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND MY MAIN PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED!!! THE CAR IDLES AT THE STOP LIGHT AND DURING THE ACCE...

Jul 22, 2020 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. IN THE PAST MONTH I'VE PUT $3,000 IN PARTS AND MAINTENANCE. RADIATOR BLEW, COOLANT SENSOR, WHOLE NEW EXHAUST, ALL NEW HUB BARINGS, 2 NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND MY MAIN PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED!!! THE CAR IDLES AT THE STOP LIGHT AND DURING THE ACCE...

Jul 22, 2020 Electrical System 140,000 mi

MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. IN THE PAST MONTH I'VE PUT $3,000 IN PARTS AND MAINTENANCE. RADIATOR BLEW, COOLANT SENSOR, WHOLE NEW EXHAUST, ALL NEW HUB BARINGS, 2 NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND MY MAIN PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED!!! THE CAR IDLES AT THE STOP LIGHT AND DURING THE ACCE...

Jul 22, 2020 Engine 140,000 mi

MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. IN THE PAST MONTH I'VE PUT $3,000 IN PARTS AND MAINTENANCE. RADIATOR BLEW, COOLANT SENSOR, WHOLE NEW EXHAUST, ALL NEW HUB BARINGS, 2 NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND MY MAIN PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED!!! THE CAR IDLES AT THE STOP LIGHT AND DURING THE ACCE...

Jul 22, 2020 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. IN THE PAST MONTH I'VE PUT $3,000 IN PARTS AND MAINTENANCE. RADIATOR BLEW, COOLANT SENSOR, WHOLE NEW EXHAUST, ALL NEW HUB BARINGS, 2 NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND MY MAIN PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED!!! THE CAR IDLES AT THE STOP LIGHT AND DURING THE ACCE...

Jun 23, 2020 Visibility/wiper 118,800 mi

THE REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED/SHATTERED. WHEN ENTERING THE CAR THE REAR WINDOW WAS IN ONE PIECE. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE A CHUNK OF MY WINDOW FELL IN. THE PATTERN AROUND THE CRACKED WINDOW APPEARS AS A CLUSTER OF THERMAL BREAKS. I HAVE LOOKED AND THERE ...

Jun 23, 2020 Visibility/wiper 118,800 mi

THE REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED/SHATTERED. WHEN ENTERING THE CAR THE REAR WINDOW WAS IN ONE PIECE. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE A CHUNK OF MY WINDOW FELL IN. THE PATTERN AROUND THE CRACKED WINDOW APPEARS AS A CLUSTER OF THERMAL BREAKS. I HAVE LOOKED AND THERE ...

Mar 3, 2020 Air Bags 106,000 mi

SUBARU DEALER (MARK SHAW SUBARU 1650 W 104TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80234, PHONE (720) 724-9280) REFUSES TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT IS ON RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS DEPLOYED. THEY REFUSE TO PROVIDE ANY WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION ON WHY OR WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THEM TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK.

Mar 3, 2020 Air Bags 106,000 mi

SUBARU DEALER (MARK SHAW SUBARU 1650 W 104TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80234, PHONE (720) 724-9280) REFUSES TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT IS ON RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS DEPLOYED. THEY REFUSE TO PROVIDE ANY WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION ON WHY OR WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THEM TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK.

Nov 12, 2019 Service Brakes

WEIRD THINGS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING WITH MY CAR, I KNOW THAT SOMEONE IS USING THE SATELLITE RADIO PORT TO TAMPER WITH THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IT HAS A BRAND NEW ENGINE IN IT, THE STEERING LIGHT SYSTEM FLASHING ISN'T EVEN RELEVANT TO A PROBLEM THAT IT COULD HAVE. EVERYTHING LISTED O...

Nov 12, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WEIRD THINGS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING WITH MY CAR, I KNOW THAT SOMEONE IS USING THE SATELLITE RADIO PORT TO TAMPER WITH THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IT HAS A BRAND NEW ENGINE IN IT, THE STEERING LIGHT SYSTEM FLASHING ISN'T EVEN RELEVANT TO A PROBLEM THAT IT COULD HAVE. EVERYTHING LISTED O...

Nov 12, 2019 Engine

WEIRD THINGS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING WITH MY CAR, I KNOW THAT SOMEONE IS USING THE SATELLITE RADIO PORT TO TAMPER WITH THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IT HAS A BRAND NEW ENGINE IN IT, THE STEERING LIGHT SYSTEM FLASHING ISN'T EVEN RELEVANT TO A PROBLEM THAT IT COULD HAVE. EVERYTHING LISTED O...

Nov 12, 2019 Service Brakes

WEIRD THINGS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING WITH MY CAR, I KNOW THAT SOMEONE IS USING THE SATELLITE RADIO PORT TO TAMPER WITH THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IT HAS A BRAND NEW ENGINE IN IT, THE STEERING LIGHT SYSTEM FLASHING ISN'T EVEN RELEVANT TO A PROBLEM THAT IT COULD HAVE. EVERYTHING LISTED O...

Nov 12, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

WEIRD THINGS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING WITH MY CAR, I KNOW THAT SOMEONE IS USING THE SATELLITE RADIO PORT TO TAMPER WITH THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IT HAS A BRAND NEW ENGINE IN IT, THE STEERING LIGHT SYSTEM FLASHING ISN'T EVEN RELEVANT TO A PROBLEM THAT IT COULD HAVE. EVERYTHING LISTED O...

Nov 12, 2019 Engine

WEIRD THINGS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING WITH MY CAR, I KNOW THAT SOMEONE IS USING THE SATELLITE RADIO PORT TO TAMPER WITH THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IT HAS A BRAND NEW ENGINE IN IT, THE STEERING LIGHT SYSTEM FLASHING ISN'T EVEN RELEVANT TO A PROBLEM THAT IT COULD HAVE. EVERYTHING LISTED O...

Sep 19, 2019 Electrical System 84,350 mi

THE FUNCTION OF THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS IS INTERMITTENT. UPON START THESE DEVICES DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ELECTRICAL POWER AND DO NOT FUNCTION. I SUSPECT THERE ARE OTHER ITEMS THAT DO NOT WORK EITHER, BUT I HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THEM. THEY BOTH FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED. ...

Sep 19, 2019 Visibility/wiper 84,350 mi

THE FUNCTION OF THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS IS INTERMITTENT. UPON START THESE DEVICES DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ELECTRICAL POWER AND DO NOT FUNCTION. I SUSPECT THERE ARE OTHER ITEMS THAT DO NOT WORK EITHER, BUT I HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THEM. THEY BOTH FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED. ...

Sep 19, 2019 Electrical System 84,350 mi

THE FUNCTION OF THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS IS INTERMITTENT. UPON START THESE DEVICES DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ELECTRICAL POWER AND DO NOT FUNCTION. I SUSPECT THERE ARE OTHER ITEMS THAT DO NOT WORK EITHER, BUT I HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THEM. THEY BOTH FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED. ...

Sep 19, 2019 Visibility/wiper 84,350 mi

THE FUNCTION OF THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS IS INTERMITTENT. UPON START THESE DEVICES DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ELECTRICAL POWER AND DO NOT FUNCTION. I SUSPECT THERE ARE OTHER ITEMS THAT DO NOT WORK EITHER, BUT I HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THEM. THEY BOTH FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED. ...

Jun 21, 2019 Engine 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

Jun 21, 2019 Engine 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAG...

May 8, 2019 Engine 224,000 mi

I KEEP GETTING A TIMING OVER-ADVANCED CODE WITH A BAD CAT CODE.

May 8, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 224,000 mi

I KEEP GETTING A TIMING OVER-ADVANCED CODE WITH A BAD CAT CODE.

May 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 224,000 mi

I KEEP GETTING A TIMING OVER-ADVANCED CODE WITH A BAD CAT CODE.

May 8, 2019 Engine 224,000 mi

I KEEP GETTING A TIMING OVER-ADVANCED CODE WITH A BAD CAT CODE.

May 8, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 224,000 mi

I KEEP GETTING A TIMING OVER-ADVANCED CODE WITH A BAD CAT CODE.

May 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 224,000 mi

I KEEP GETTING A TIMING OVER-ADVANCED CODE WITH A BAD CAT CODE.

May 7, 2019 Power Train 114,000 mi

WE HAS THE CAR FOR 10 YEARS. CAR HAS 114K MILES AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. WE SPENT 5 K ON THE CAR FOR LEAKING GASKETS AND SUCH. HAD CAR INSPECTED AND THEY REASSURED ME MY CAR IS GOOD TO GO AND WILL LAST FOR A LONG TIME. THATS NOT THE CASE.

May 7, 2019 Power Train 114,000 mi

WE HAS THE CAR FOR 10 YEARS. CAR HAS 114K MILES AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. WE SPENT 5 K ON THE CAR FOR LEAKING GASKETS AND SUCH. HAD CAR INSPECTED AND THEY REASSURED ME MY CAR IS GOOD TO GO AND WILL LAST FOR A LONG TIME. THATS NOT THE CASE.

Mar 4, 2019 Engine 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT COMPETITION SUBARU OF SMITHTOWN (601 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD, ST JAMES, NY 11780, (631) 361-4500), IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING AND THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NO...

Mar 4, 2019 Engine 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT COMPETITION SUBARU OF SMITHTOWN (601 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD, ST JAMES, NY 11780, (631) 361-4500), IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING AND THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NO...

Feb 7, 2019 Visibility/wiper 133,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) THAT IS FAULTY AND UNNECESSARY. WHEN THE TIRES ARE AT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THE TPMS LIGHT APPEARS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING COLD WEATHER AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. IF YOU WANT IT TO GO AWAY YOU HAVE TO PAY A TECHNICIAN TO RESET IT....

Feb 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other 133,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) THAT IS FAULTY AND UNNECESSARY. WHEN THE TIRES ARE AT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THE TPMS LIGHT APPEARS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING COLD WEATHER AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. IF YOU WANT IT TO GO AWAY YOU HAVE TO PAY A TECHNICIAN TO RESET IT....

Feb 7, 2019 Visibility/wiper 133,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) THAT IS FAULTY AND UNNECESSARY. WHEN THE TIRES ARE AT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THE TPMS LIGHT APPEARS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING COLD WEATHER AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. IF YOU WANT IT TO GO AWAY YOU HAVE TO PAY A TECHNICIAN TO RESET IT....

Feb 7, 2019 Unknown Or Other 133,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) THAT IS FAULTY AND UNNECESSARY. WHEN THE TIRES ARE AT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THE TPMS LIGHT APPEARS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING COLD WEATHER AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. IF YOU WANT IT TO GO AWAY YOU HAVE TO PAY A TECHNICIAN TO RESET IT....

Jan 30, 2019 Engine 86,000 mi

FAIRLY RECENTLY I HAD MY RADIATOR REPLACED DUE TO A LEAK. COUPLE WEEKS INTO MY NEW ONE, I WENT TO START MY CAR AND A PROOF OF WHITE SMOKE SHOT OUT THE EXHAUSTS WHICH I NEW WAS NOT OK. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT FELT LIKE IT WAS IN LIMO MODE AND THE CHECK ENGINE, TRACTION CONTR...

Jan 30, 2019 Engine 86,000 mi

FAIRLY RECENTLY I HAD MY RADIATOR REPLACED DUE TO A LEAK. COUPLE WEEKS INTO MY NEW ONE, I WENT TO START MY CAR AND A PROOF OF WHITE SMOKE SHOT OUT THE EXHAUSTS WHICH I NEW WAS NOT OK. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT FELT LIKE IT WAS IN LIMO MODE AND THE CHECK ENGINE, TRACTION CONTR...

Dec 19, 2018 Power Train Fire 130,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH ON A 2 LANE SECONDARY ROAD WHEN AN APPROACHING VEHICLE'S DRIVER GOT MY ATTENTION AND SAID MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I FOUND A PLACE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD AND DIRECTED MY SPOUSE TO QUICKLY GET OUT, MOVE AWAY FROM OUR CAR AND CALL 911. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOO...

Dec 19, 2018 Power Train Fire 130,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH ON A 2 LANE SECONDARY ROAD WHEN AN APPROACHING VEHICLE'S DRIVER GOT MY ATTENTION AND SAID MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I FOUND A PLACE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD AND DIRECTED MY SPOUSE TO QUICKLY GET OUT, MOVE AWAY FROM OUR CAR AND CALL 911. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOO...

Dec 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER THROUGH THE KIA DEALERSHIP IN WEST CHESTER, PA. I PAID $5,600 FOR THIS USED CAR, BELIEVING IT WAS A GOOD DEAL BASED ON THE SALESMAN'S RECOMMENDATION. DURING THE PROCESS, THEY TOLD ME OF THE REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED, BUT WITH NO MENTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SPE...

Dec 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER THROUGH THE KIA DEALERSHIP IN WEST CHESTER, PA. I PAID $5,600 FOR THIS USED CAR, BELIEVING IT WAS A GOOD DEAL BASED ON THE SALESMAN'S RECOMMENDATION. DURING THE PROCESS, THEY TOLD ME OF THE REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED, BUT WITH NO MENTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SPE...

Nov 21, 2018 Seat Belts 154,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT

Nov 21, 2018 Seat Belts 154,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT

Nov 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN OUR CAR NEEDS REPLACED AND IS COMPLETELY FAILING THAT WE CAN NO LONGER EVEN GO UP HILLS WELL. ACCORDING TO SUBARU, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS THAT WAS ALREADY COMPLETED IN 2013 BUT THEY ARE NOT PROVIDING PROOF THAT IT WAS COMPLETED OTHER THAN JUST THE YEAR. WE HAVE SPOKEN ...

Nov 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IN OUR CAR NEEDS REPLACED AND IS COMPLETELY FAILING THAT WE CAN NO LONGER EVEN GO UP HILLS WELL. ACCORDING TO SUBARU, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS THAT WAS ALREADY COMPLETED IN 2013 BUT THEY ARE NOT PROVIDING PROOF THAT IT WAS COMPLETED OTHER THAN JUST THE YEAR. WE HAVE SPOKEN ...

Oct 26, 2018 Seats 208,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT WITH MY SEAT.

Oct 26, 2018 Seats 208,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT WITH MY SEAT.

Oct 4, 2018 Seats 51,000 mi

POWER DRIVER SEAT BRACKET COLLAPSES DUE TO POOR DESIGN FLAW.

Oct 4, 2018 Seats 51,000 mi

POWER DRIVER SEAT BRACKET COLLAPSES DUE TO POOR DESIGN FLAW.

Aug 30, 2018 Engine Fire 91,000 mi

OUR SON BOUGHT A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER ON 7/13/18 FROM THE DAN PERKINS SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN MILFORD, CT. HE WAS DRIVING IT HOME AT NOON ON 8/16/18 WHEN HIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN SECONDS THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE, AND WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE ENTIRE CAR WAS LOST.

Aug 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 91,000 mi

OUR SON BOUGHT A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER ON 7/13/18 FROM THE DAN PERKINS SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN MILFORD, CT. HE WAS DRIVING IT HOME AT NOON ON 8/16/18 WHEN HIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN SECONDS THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE, AND WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE ENTIRE CAR WAS LOST.

Aug 30, 2018 Engine Fire 91,000 mi

OUR SON BOUGHT A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER ON 7/13/18 FROM THE DAN PERKINS SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN MILFORD, CT. HE WAS DRIVING IT HOME AT NOON ON 8/16/18 WHEN HIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN SECONDS THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE, AND WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE ENTIRE CAR WAS LOST.

Aug 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 91,000 mi

OUR SON BOUGHT A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER ON 7/13/18 FROM THE DAN PERKINS SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN MILFORD, CT. HE WAS DRIVING IT HOME AT NOON ON 8/16/18 WHEN HIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN SECONDS THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE, AND WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE ENTIRE CAR WAS LOST.

Aug 14, 2018 Engine Fire 188,000 mi

ENGINE AND VEHICHLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVING HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 3.5 HOURS. HAD JUST REFILLED WITH FUEL ABOUT 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. PROCEEDED TO NEXT EXIT. CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE DESTROYED.

Aug 14, 2018 Engine Fire 188,000 mi

ENGINE AND VEHICHLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVING HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 3.5 HOURS. HAD JUST REFILLED WITH FUEL ABOUT 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. PROCEEDED TO NEXT EXIT. CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE DESTROYED.

Jun 20, 2018 Electrical System 55,000 mi

3 INSTRUMENT LIGHTS TURN ON SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED: ABS, HILL ASSIST, VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL AND REMAIN LIT UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE 3 INDICATOR LIGHTS TURN ON TOGETHER INTERMITTENTLY DURING SUBSEQUENT DRIVING. SUBARU BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION SHOWS UP ON DIAG...

Jun 20, 2018 Electrical System 55,000 mi

3 INSTRUMENT LIGHTS TURN ON SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED: ABS, HILL ASSIST, VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL AND REMAIN LIT UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE 3 INDICATOR LIGHTS TURN ON TOGETHER INTERMITTENTLY DURING SUBSEQUENT DRIVING. SUBARU BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION SHOWS UP ON DIAG...

Apr 25, 2018 Service Brakes 178,730 mi

ENGINE SQUEEKING, HOOD POPS UP, SKIPS GEARS, BRAKES SCHREETCH, ELECTRICAL LIGHTS ALL ON, WINDOW FELL DOWN, LEAKS HORRIBLY, HEAT AND AIR ALTERNATE, CONCERN FOR FAMILY SAFETY. DEALER GUARANTEED VERIFIED ALL SAFE, CLEAR CAR FAX, AND SUBARU SERVICE VERIFIED MANY MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES IS NOW 'UNSAFE'

Apr 25, 2018 Engine 178,730 mi

ENGINE SQUEEKING, HOOD POPS UP, SKIPS GEARS, BRAKES SCHREETCH, ELECTRICAL LIGHTS ALL ON, WINDOW FELL DOWN, LEAKS HORRIBLY, HEAT AND AIR ALTERNATE, CONCERN FOR FAMILY SAFETY. DEALER GUARANTEED VERIFIED ALL SAFE, CLEAR CAR FAX, AND SUBARU SERVICE VERIFIED MANY MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES IS NOW 'UNSAFE'

Apr 25, 2018 Suspension 178,730 mi

ENGINE SQUEEKING, HOOD POPS UP, SKIPS GEARS, BRAKES SCHREETCH, ELECTRICAL LIGHTS ALL ON, WINDOW FELL DOWN, LEAKS HORRIBLY, HEAT AND AIR ALTERNATE, CONCERN FOR FAMILY SAFETY. DEALER GUARANTEED VERIFIED ALL SAFE, CLEAR CAR FAX, AND SUBARU SERVICE VERIFIED MANY MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES IS NOW 'UNSAFE'

Apr 25, 2018 Service Brakes 178,730 mi

ENGINE SQUEEKING, HOOD POPS UP, SKIPS GEARS, BRAKES SCHREETCH, ELECTRICAL LIGHTS ALL ON, WINDOW FELL DOWN, LEAKS HORRIBLY, HEAT AND AIR ALTERNATE, CONCERN FOR FAMILY SAFETY. DEALER GUARANTEED VERIFIED ALL SAFE, CLEAR CAR FAX, AND SUBARU SERVICE VERIFIED MANY MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES IS NOW 'UNSAFE'

Apr 25, 2018 Engine 178,730 mi

ENGINE SQUEEKING, HOOD POPS UP, SKIPS GEARS, BRAKES SCHREETCH, ELECTRICAL LIGHTS ALL ON, WINDOW FELL DOWN, LEAKS HORRIBLY, HEAT AND AIR ALTERNATE, CONCERN FOR FAMILY SAFETY. DEALER GUARANTEED VERIFIED ALL SAFE, CLEAR CAR FAX, AND SUBARU SERVICE VERIFIED MANY MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES IS NOW 'UNSAFE'

Apr 25, 2018 Suspension 178,730 mi

ENGINE SQUEEKING, HOOD POPS UP, SKIPS GEARS, BRAKES SCHREETCH, ELECTRICAL LIGHTS ALL ON, WINDOW FELL DOWN, LEAKS HORRIBLY, HEAT AND AIR ALTERNATE, CONCERN FOR FAMILY SAFETY. DEALER GUARANTEED VERIFIED ALL SAFE, CLEAR CAR FAX, AND SUBARU SERVICE VERIFIED MANY MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES IS NOW 'UNSAFE'

Apr 5, 2018 Air Bags

WE ARE EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT THE TAKATA AIRBAG IN OUR 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED YET. ESPECIALLY FRUSTRATING IS THE FACT THAT, EVERY SIX MONTHS OR SO, WE GET A NOTICE FROM TK HOLDINGS WARNING US ABOUT THE POTENTIALLY DEADLY AIRBAG (AS IF WE DIDN'T KNOW) AND URGING US TO CONTACT O...

Apr 5, 2018 Air Bags

WE ARE EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT THE TAKATA AIRBAG IN OUR 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED YET. ESPECIALLY FRUSTRATING IS THE FACT THAT, EVERY SIX MONTHS OR SO, WE GET A NOTICE FROM TK HOLDINGS WARNING US ABOUT THE POTENTIALLY DEADLY AIRBAG (AS IF WE DIDN'T KNOW) AND URGING US TO CONTACT O...

Mar 28, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. THE VERY DAY THAT I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE THAT THIS REPAIR WAS 'URGENT' AND WITH AN EXPLICIT WARNING OF 'DO NOT LET ANYONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ' UNTIL THIS REPAIR WAS COMPLETED, I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER, WHERE I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR, (SERRA OF TRAVERSE CITY MI) AN...

Mar 28, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. THE VERY DAY THAT I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE THAT THIS REPAIR WAS 'URGENT' AND WITH AN EXPLICIT WARNING OF 'DO NOT LET ANYONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ' UNTIL THIS REPAIR WAS COMPLETED, I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER, WHERE I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR, (SERRA OF TRAVERSE CITY MI) AN...

Mar 22, 2018 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL : I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE, CALLED THE ONLY SUBARU DEALER IN THE AREA, AND WAS TOLD THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET MORE. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AND I AM UPSET ABOUT THE HARDSHIP NOT HAVING A USEABLE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAU...

Mar 22, 2018 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL : I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE, CALLED THE ONLY SUBARU DEALER IN THE AREA, AND WAS TOLD THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET MORE. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AND I AM UPSET ABOUT THE HARDSHIP NOT HAVING A USEABLE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAU...

Feb 23, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,400 mi

CAR WAS PUT INTO REVERSE. WITHOUT THE DRIVER STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR REVVED AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. ATTEMPT TO BRAKE DID NOT STOP THE CAR. CAR STOPPED ONLY WHEN IT HIT A RETAINING WALL APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FEET FROM START OF ACCELERATION. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO REAR DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR.

Feb 23, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,400 mi

CAR WAS PUT INTO REVERSE. WITHOUT THE DRIVER STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR REVVED AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. ATTEMPT TO BRAKE DID NOT STOP THE CAR. CAR STOPPED ONLY WHEN IT HIT A RETAINING WALL APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FEET FROM START OF ACCELERATION. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO REAR DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR.

Feb 14, 2018 Seats 93,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BRACKET ON DOOR SIDE HAS BROKEN AWAY FROM SEAT RESULTING IN A SEAT WHICH IS UNRESPONSIVE TO HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS ON THE LEFT SIDE.

Feb 14, 2018 Seats 93,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BRACKET ON DOOR SIDE HAS BROKEN AWAY FROM SEAT RESULTING IN A SEAT WHICH IS UNRESPONSIVE TO HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS ON THE LEFT SIDE.

Feb 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 24,000 mi

FILE DESCRIBES FOUR SEPARATE INCIDENTS IN 2017. CASE OPENED WITH SUBARU OF AMERICA. ALL UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. TWO COLLISIONS, TWO CLOSE CALLS. ALL DETAIL OF ALL FOR IS IN PDF.

Feb 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 24,000 mi

FILE DESCRIBES FOUR SEPARATE INCIDENTS IN 2017. CASE OPENED WITH SUBARU OF AMERICA. ALL UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. TWO COLLISIONS, TWO CLOSE CALLS. ALL DETAIL OF ALL FOR IS IN PDF.

Jan 5, 2018 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TAKATA AIR BAG: I AM WRITING TO COMPLAINING ABOUT SUBARU'S INABILITY TO COMPLETE TWO NHTSA RECALL NOTICES: IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE GOT TWO RECALLS ON OUR CAR, 16V738000 (AIR INJECTION PUMP) AND 17V026000 (PASSENGER AIRBAG). WE HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR OVER 16 MONTHS WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSO...

Jan 5, 2018 Engine 60,000 mi

TAKATA AIR BAG: I AM WRITING TO COMPLAINING ABOUT SUBARU'S INABILITY TO COMPLETE TWO NHTSA RECALL NOTICES: IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE GOT TWO RECALLS ON OUR CAR, 16V738000 (AIR INJECTION PUMP) AND 17V026000 (PASSENGER AIRBAG). WE HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR OVER 16 MONTHS WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSO...

Jan 5, 2018 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TAKATA AIR BAG: I AM WRITING TO COMPLAINING ABOUT SUBARU'S INABILITY TO COMPLETE TWO NHTSA RECALL NOTICES: IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE GOT TWO RECALLS ON OUR CAR, 16V738000 (AIR INJECTION PUMP) AND 17V026000 (PASSENGER AIRBAG). WE HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR OVER 16 MONTHS WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSO...

Jan 5, 2018 Engine 60,000 mi

TAKATA AIR BAG: I AM WRITING TO COMPLAINING ABOUT SUBARU'S INABILITY TO COMPLETE TWO NHTSA RECALL NOTICES: IN THE FALL OF 2016 WE GOT TWO RECALLS ON OUR CAR, 16V738000 (AIR INJECTION PUMP) AND 17V026000 (PASSENGER AIRBAG). WE HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR OVER 16 MONTHS WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSO...

Dec 22, 2017 Exterior Lighting

RECALL FOR PUDDLE LIGHTS--SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING IN 2017--I TOOK CAR TO RAPID CITY SD COURTESY SUBARU. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PUDDLE LIGHTS HAD BEEN REMOVED, AND THERE WEREN'T ANY PUT BACK IN, NOR DID THEY HAVE ANY AND WOULD HAVE TO ORDER THEM. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CALL WHEN THEY GOT THEM, BUT I H...

Dec 22, 2017 Exterior Lighting

RECALL FOR PUDDLE LIGHTS--SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING IN 2017--I TOOK CAR TO RAPID CITY SD COURTESY SUBARU. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PUDDLE LIGHTS HAD BEEN REMOVED, AND THERE WEREN'T ANY PUT BACK IN, NOR DID THEY HAVE ANY AND WOULD HAVE TO ORDER THEM. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CALL WHEN THEY GOT THEM, BUT I H...

Nov 15, 2017 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, SUCH AS SOME WARNING INDICATORS, WIPERS, AND THE DEFROSTER, CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD CORRECT THEMSELVES ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUALLY RESTARTED. THE FAILURES OC...

Nov 15, 2017 Visibility/wiper 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, SUCH AS SOME WARNING INDICATORS, WIPERS, AND THE DEFROSTER, CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD CORRECT THEMSELVES ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUALLY RESTARTED. THE FAILURES OC...

Nov 15, 2017 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, SUCH AS SOME WARNING INDICATORS, WIPERS, AND THE DEFROSTER, CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD CORRECT THEMSELVES ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUALLY RESTARTED. THE FAILURES OC...

Nov 15, 2017 Visibility/wiper 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, SUCH AS SOME WARNING INDICATORS, WIPERS, AND THE DEFROSTER, CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD CORRECT THEMSELVES ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUALLY RESTARTED. THE FAILURES OC...

Oct 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL LOCAL DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS. THEIR ONLY SUGGESTION IS TO NOT HAVE ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE, YET NEW CARS ARE BEING PRODUCED, WITH [SUPPOSEDLY GOOD INFLATORS]. APPARENTLY PROFIT COMES BEFORE SAFETY.

Oct 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL LOCAL DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS. THEIR ONLY SUGGESTION IS TO NOT HAVE ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE, YET NEW CARS ARE BEING PRODUCED, WITH [SUPPOSEDLY GOOD INFLATORS]. APPARENTLY PROFIT COMES BEFORE SAFETY.

Oct 20, 2017 Engine 125,000 mi

HEAD GASKETS FAIL AROUND 125,000 MILES. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN MY CASE.

Oct 20, 2017 Engine 125,000 mi

HEAD GASKETS FAIL AROUND 125,000 MILES. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN MY CASE.

Oct 14, 2017 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THREE SEPARATE TIMES MY WIPER BLADES WOULD NOT WORK, WHICH IS DANGEROUS DURING A DOWNPOUR. I'VE BROUGHT THE 2009 FORESTER IN FOR REPAIR AND THE MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE AS IT WAS WORKING WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN. ALSO THE RADIO DID NOT WORK DURING THESE TIMES. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A FUSE, BUT ...

Oct 14, 2017 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THREE SEPARATE TIMES MY WIPER BLADES WOULD NOT WORK, WHICH IS DANGEROUS DURING A DOWNPOUR. I'VE BROUGHT THE 2009 FORESTER IN FOR REPAIR AND THE MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE AS IT WAS WORKING WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN. ALSO THE RADIO DID NOT WORK DURING THESE TIMES. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A FUSE, BUT ...

Oct 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BURNS TO ...

Oct 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BURNS TO ...

Sep 25, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL-NOTICE IN THE MAIL THAT MY VEHICLE IS IN THE LIST. LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO.

Sep 25, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL-NOTICE IN THE MAIL THAT MY VEHICLE IS IN THE LIST. LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO.

Sep 21, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN CALLING THE SUBARU DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST 6 MONTH. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT WE'RE NOT USING THE FRONT SEAT SINCE WE LEARNED OF THE RECALL. I'M GETTING PUSHED OFF TIME AFTER TIME LISTENING TO THE SAME EXCUSE: "I WILL TAKE ABOUT TWO WEEKS TILL WE GET THE PARTS ...

Sep 21, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN CALLING THE SUBARU DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST 6 MONTH. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT WE'RE NOT USING THE FRONT SEAT SINCE WE LEARNED OF THE RECALL. I'M GETTING PUSHED OFF TIME AFTER TIME LISTENING TO THE SAME EXCUSE: "I WILL TAKE ABOUT TWO WEEKS TILL WE GET THE PARTS ...

Aug 30, 2017 Engine Fire

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE FREEWAY WHEN ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND IMMEDIATELY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING AND ENGINE STOPPED AS WELL. FIRE AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE AND FILLED THE CABIN. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS HAD TO ESCAPE AND THE CAR WITHIN MINUTES WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

Aug 30, 2017 Engine Fire

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE FREEWAY WHEN ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND IMMEDIATELY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING AND ENGINE STOPPED AS WELL. FIRE AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE AND FILLED THE CABIN. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS HAD TO ESCAPE AND THE CAR WITHIN MINUTES WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

Aug 26, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Aug 26, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Aug 11, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: SUBARU HAS STILL NOT FIXED OUR AIRBAGS. WE CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND FEEL IT IS VERY UNSAFE. WE WERE TOLD BY SUBARU THAT THEY WILL NOTIFY US - BUT IT IS HAS BEEN SEVERAL YEARS AND WE'VE RECEIVED NO NOTICE.

Aug 11, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: SUBARU HAS STILL NOT FIXED OUR AIRBAGS. WE CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND FEEL IT IS VERY UNSAFE. WE WERE TOLD BY SUBARU THAT THEY WILL NOTIFY US - BUT IT IS HAS BEEN SEVERAL YEARS AND WE'VE RECEIVED NO NOTICE.

May 27, 2017 Seats 100,500 mi

I WAS GETTING IN INTO THE DRIVERS SEAT WHEN THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE SEAT COLLAPSED. I INSPECTED THE FRAME AND FOUND A BROKEN WELD WHERE THE MOTOR, THAT LIFTS THE FRONT OF THE SEAT MEETS THE FRAME, HAD FAILED.

May 27, 2017 Seats 100,500 mi

I WAS GETTING IN INTO THE DRIVERS SEAT WHEN THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE SEAT COLLAPSED. I INSPECTED THE FRAME AND FOUND A BROKEN WELD WHERE THE MOTOR, THAT LIFTS THE FRONT OF THE SEAT MEETS THE FRAME, HAD FAILED.

May 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD REC...

May 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD REC...

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED F...

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED F...

Mar 29, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERI...

Mar 29, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERI...

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL FROM SUBARU FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG BUT THE RECALL ACTION IS WHOLLY INADEQUATE. THEY SAY IT WILL BE ONE YEAR BEFORE THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (MARCH 2018) AND UNTIL THEN DON'T LET ANYONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ARE THEY SERIOUS? THAT COM...

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL FROM SUBARU FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG BUT THE RECALL ACTION IS WHOLLY INADEQUATE. THEY SAY IT WILL BE ONE YEAR BEFORE THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (MARCH 2018) AND UNTIL THEN DON'T LET ANYONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ARE THEY SERIOUS? THAT COM...

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Mar 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Mar 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Mar 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Mar 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Mar 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Mar 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Feb 22, 2017 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

BOUGHT USED WITH 46K MILES ON IT. BRAKES HAVE BEEN WEAK EVER SINCE I GOT IT. HAS NEVER CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT SURE HAS HAD ME WORRIED ABOUT GETTING STOPPED NUMEROUS TIMES. DEALERS BLOW ME OFF WHEN I ASK ABOUT FIXING IT. MAYBE PREMIUM PADS? I THINK IT'S THE HYDRAULICS THAT ARE WEAK, DON'T K...

Feb 22, 2017 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

BOUGHT USED WITH 46K MILES ON IT. BRAKES HAVE BEEN WEAK EVER SINCE I GOT IT. HAS NEVER CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT SURE HAS HAD ME WORRIED ABOUT GETTING STOPPED NUMEROUS TIMES. DEALERS BLOW ME OFF WHEN I ASK ABOUT FIXING IT. MAYBE PREMIUM PADS? I THINK IT'S THE HYDRAULICS THAT ARE WEAK, DON'T K...

Feb 20, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RECALL IS INCOMPLETE. MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DO WITH SUBARU'S FAILURE TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE PROBLEM. MY INSURANCE COMPANY RECENTLY SUGGESTED I CHECK FOR TAKATA RECALLS FOR MY SUBARU. I WAS SURPRISED BY TWO THINGS; 1) WHEN I LOGGED IN TO THE OWNER SECTION O...

Feb 20, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RECALL IS INCOMPLETE. MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DO WITH SUBARU'S FAILURE TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE PROBLEM. MY INSURANCE COMPANY RECENTLY SUGGESTED I CHECK FOR TAKATA RECALLS FOR MY SUBARU. I WAS SURPRISED BY TWO THINGS; 1) WHEN I LOGGED IN TO THE OWNER SECTION O...

Feb 12, 2017 Engine

HEAD GASKETS FAIL AROUND 100,000 MILES. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN MY CASE.

Feb 12, 2017 Engine

HEAD GASKETS FAIL AROUND 100,000 MILES. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN MY CASE.

Feb 5, 2017 Air Bags

I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM SUBARU THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAD BEEN RECALLED. I CALLED THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN THEY RECEIVED THE PARTS. NOW I AM UNABLE TO RENEW MY REGISTRATION.

Feb 5, 2017 Air Bags

I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM SUBARU THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAD BEEN RECALLED. I CALLED THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN THEY RECEIVED THE PARTS. NOW I AM UNABLE TO RENEW MY REGISTRATION.

Jan 24, 2017 Electrical System 127,000 mi

MY WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING HER 2009 SUBARU FORESTER ON A DAY WITH LIGHT RAIN. SHE STOPPED FOR A WHILE, AND WHEN SHE GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT UP AGAIN, HER WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK. SHE DROVE IT FOR A WHILE, AND STOPPED TO HAVE SOMEONE CHECK IT. AFTER RESTARTING T...

Jan 24, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE ATTEMPTED THROUGH 3 SEPARATE SUBARU DEALERS TO COMPLETE MY AIR BAG RECALL COMPLETED. ONE DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT OBTAIN THE PART, ANOTHER STATED IT WAS BACK ORDERED FOR MONTHS & WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN PART WAS AVAILABLE, ANOTHER STATED THE REPAIR WOULD TAKE 3-4D AYS & I ...

Jan 24, 2017 Electrical System 127,000 mi

MY WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING HER 2009 SUBARU FORESTER ON A DAY WITH LIGHT RAIN. SHE STOPPED FOR A WHILE, AND WHEN SHE GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT UP AGAIN, HER WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK. SHE DROVE IT FOR A WHILE, AND STOPPED TO HAVE SOMEONE CHECK IT. AFTER RESTARTING T...

Jan 24, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE ATTEMPTED THROUGH 3 SEPARATE SUBARU DEALERS TO COMPLETE MY AIR BAG RECALL COMPLETED. ONE DEALER CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT OBTAIN THE PART, ANOTHER STATED IT WAS BACK ORDERED FOR MONTHS & WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN PART WAS AVAILABLE, ANOTHER STATED THE REPAIR WOULD TAKE 3-4D AYS & I ...

Jan 16, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I AM TOLD BY KIRBY SUBARU IN VENTURA, CA THAT THEY CAN NOT DO THE AIR BAG REPLACEMENT UNTIL. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!!!! IF THIS THING GOES OFF, IT CAN KILL SOMEBODY. THE LETTER I RECEIVED FROM SUBARU SAYS TO GET THE VEHICLE IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Jan 16, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I AM TOLD BY KIRBY SUBARU IN VENTURA, CA THAT THEY CAN NOT DO THE AIR BAG REPLACEMENT UNTIL. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!!!! IF THIS THING GOES OFF, IT CAN KILL SOMEBODY. THE LETTER I RECEIVED FROM SUBARU SAYS TO GET THE VEHICLE IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Jan 14, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

TWICE TODAY AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN THE CAR ACCELERATED HARD/RACED/LURCHED. I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES HARD. THE SECOND TIME I HAD TO SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE TO STOP. SCARY. THIS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE.

Jan 14, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

TWICE TODAY AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN THE CAR ACCELERATED HARD/RACED/LURCHED. I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES HARD. THE SECOND TIME I HAD TO SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE TO STOP. SCARY. THIS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE.

Dec 6, 2016 Air Bags 52,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL LAST WEEK, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA TELLING ME THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO REPLACE MY DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIR BAG. HOWEVER, THE LOCAL DEALER (LANDERS MCLARTY SUBARU, HUNTSVILLE, AL) SAYS THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THEY CANNOT TELL ME WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILAB...

Dec 6, 2016 Air Bags 52,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL LAST WEEK, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA TELLING ME THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO REPLACE MY DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIR BAG. HOWEVER, THE LOCAL DEALER (LANDERS MCLARTY SUBARU, HUNTSVILLE, AL) SAYS THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THEY CANNOT TELL ME WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILAB...

Nov 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Nov 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Nov 12, 2016 Engine

CAR WAS SHAKING DURING ACCLERATION, STREET N HIGHWAY, ESP LOW GEARS, LESS AFTER GETTING UP TO ~50 MPH. CV BOOT LEAKING. REPLACED AXLE. CAR STILL SHAKING WITH ACCELERATION. MGT HAVE TO TRY REPLACING OTHER FRT AXLE. ONLY 82000. JUST HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ALSO! I DON'T KNOW WHAT SYSTEM THAT CALLS...

Nov 12, 2016 Power Train

CAR WAS SHAKING DURING ACCLERATION, STREET N HIGHWAY, ESP LOW GEARS, LESS AFTER GETTING UP TO ~50 MPH. CV BOOT LEAKING. REPLACED AXLE. CAR STILL SHAKING WITH ACCELERATION. MGT HAVE TO TRY REPLACING OTHER FRT AXLE. ONLY 82000. JUST HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ALSO! I DON'T KNOW WHAT SYSTEM THAT CALLS...

Nov 12, 2016 Suspension

CAR WAS SHAKING DURING ACCLERATION, STREET N HIGHWAY, ESP LOW GEARS, LESS AFTER GETTING UP TO ~50 MPH. CV BOOT LEAKING. REPLACED AXLE. CAR STILL SHAKING WITH ACCELERATION. MGT HAVE TO TRY REPLACING OTHER FRT AXLE. ONLY 82000. JUST HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ALSO! I DON'T KNOW WHAT SYSTEM THAT CALLS...

Nov 12, 2016 Engine

CAR WAS SHAKING DURING ACCLERATION, STREET N HIGHWAY, ESP LOW GEARS, LESS AFTER GETTING UP TO ~50 MPH. CV BOOT LEAKING. REPLACED AXLE. CAR STILL SHAKING WITH ACCELERATION. MGT HAVE TO TRY REPLACING OTHER FRT AXLE. ONLY 82000. JUST HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ALSO! I DON'T KNOW WHAT SYSTEM THAT CALLS...

Nov 12, 2016 Power Train

CAR WAS SHAKING DURING ACCLERATION, STREET N HIGHWAY, ESP LOW GEARS, LESS AFTER GETTING UP TO ~50 MPH. CV BOOT LEAKING. REPLACED AXLE. CAR STILL SHAKING WITH ACCELERATION. MGT HAVE TO TRY REPLACING OTHER FRT AXLE. ONLY 82000. JUST HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ALSO! I DON'T KNOW WHAT SYSTEM THAT CALLS...

Nov 12, 2016 Suspension

CAR WAS SHAKING DURING ACCLERATION, STREET N HIGHWAY, ESP LOW GEARS, LESS AFTER GETTING UP TO ~50 MPH. CV BOOT LEAKING. REPLACED AXLE. CAR STILL SHAKING WITH ACCELERATION. MGT HAVE TO TRY REPLACING OTHER FRT AXLE. ONLY 82000. JUST HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ALSO! I DON'T KNOW WHAT SYSTEM THAT CALLS...

Nov 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

GAS TANK CORRODED AND IS LEAKING GASOLINE. CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD, IS REGULARLY WASHED AND STORED IN A GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. CAR IS 9 YEARS OLD AND HAS 105,000 MILES ON IT. ALTHOUGH OUT OF WARRANTY, SERIOUSNESS OF LEAKING GASOLINE WARRANTS A LOOK AT THESE TANKS, ARE THEY PROPERLY "RUS...

Nov 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

GAS TANK CORRODED AND IS LEAKING GASOLINE. CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD, IS REGULARLY WASHED AND STORED IN A GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. CAR IS 9 YEARS OLD AND HAS 105,000 MILES ON IT. ALTHOUGH OUT OF WARRANTY, SERIOUSNESS OF LEAKING GASOLINE WARRANTS A LOOK AT THESE TANKS, ARE THEY PROPERLY "RUS...

Nov 1, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL IS TAKING TOO LONG TO BE REMEDIED. WE NEED ALL THE SEATS IN OUR CAR.

Nov 1, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL IS TAKING TOO LONG TO BE REMEDIED. WE NEED ALL THE SEATS IN OUR CAR.

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags Crash 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL--CAN'T GET STRAIGHT ANSWER FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA, OR MY DEALERSHIP AS TO WHEN DEFECTIVE PASSENGER AIRBAG FIX WILL BE AVAILABLE. RECALL WAS ISSUED @3 MONTHS AGO. NO ONE I'VE SPOKEN TO KNOWS WHEN TAKATA WILL BE SENDING THE UPDATED PRODUCT TO FIX THE ISSUE.

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags Crash 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL--CAN'T GET STRAIGHT ANSWER FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA, OR MY DEALERSHIP AS TO WHEN DEFECTIVE PASSENGER AIRBAG FIX WILL BE AVAILABLE. RECALL WAS ISSUED @3 MONTHS AGO. NO ONE I'VE SPOKEN TO KNOWS WHEN TAKATA WILL BE SENDING THE UPDATED PRODUCT TO FIX THE ISSUE.

Oct 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE MONTHS AGO FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS). IT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SEND THE SECOND LETTER INDICATING PART AVAILABILITY. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF WHEN THE...

Oct 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE MONTHS AGO FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS). IT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SEND THE SECOND LETTER INDICATING PART AVAILABILITY. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF WHEN THE...

Oct 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Oct 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Oct 11, 2016 Seats 93,000 mi

SPOT WELDS ON THE LEFT SIDE SCISSOR BRACKET FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, RESULTING IN A LEANING SEAT WHICH NO LONGER RESPONDS TO SEAT ADJUSTMENTS AND IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THIS EXACT PROBLEM EXIST ON THE INTERNET. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN ENTERING THE...

Oct 11, 2016 Seats 93,000 mi

SPOT WELDS ON THE LEFT SIDE SCISSOR BRACKET FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, RESULTING IN A LEANING SEAT WHICH NO LONGER RESPONDS TO SEAT ADJUSTMENTS AND IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THIS EXACT PROBLEM EXIST ON THE INTERNET. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN ENTERING THE...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM SUBARU REGARDING MY 2009 FORESTER. THE RECALL STATES THAT PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND TO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED. THIS VEHICLE IS MY FAMILY'S MAIN MODE OF TRANSP...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM SUBARU REGARDING MY 2009 FORESTER. THE RECALL STATES THAT PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND TO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED. THIS VEHICLE IS MY FAMILY'S MAIN MODE OF TRANSP...

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE P...

Jul 29, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE P...

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE P...

Jul 29, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE P...

Jul 27, 2016 Power Train 118,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING. TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES HAVE LEAKS ALONG WELD SEAMS. WELD SEAMS HAVE SEVERE CORROSION.

Jul 27, 2016 Power Train 118,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING. TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES HAVE LEAKS ALONG WELD SEAMS. WELD SEAMS HAVE SEVERE CORROSION.

Jun 3, 2016 Engine Crash 28,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. UPON PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS VEHICLE.

Jun 3, 2016 Engine Crash 28,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. UPON PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATION AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS VEHICLE.

May 18, 2016 Electrical System 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM HAD A SHORT IN THE ODS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

May 18, 2016 Seats 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM HAD A SHORT IN THE ODS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

May 18, 2016 Air Bags 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM HAD A SHORT IN THE ODS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

May 18, 2016 Electrical System 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM HAD A SHORT IN THE ODS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

May 18, 2016 Seats 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM HAD A SHORT IN THE ODS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

May 18, 2016 Air Bags 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM HAD A SHORT IN THE ODS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

Mar 31, 2016 Power Train

MY SUBARU FORESTER WAS RECENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR NORMAL SERVICE. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED I NEEDED A NEW DRIVESHAFT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING. UPON CHECKING FOR THE PART(A $20 PART) HE WAS ADVISED SUBARU WILL NOT SELL THE PART WITHOUT REPLACING THE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT(@$700). THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH TH...

Mar 31, 2016 Power Train

MY SUBARU FORESTER WAS RECENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR NORMAL SERVICE. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED I NEEDED A NEW DRIVESHAFT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING. UPON CHECKING FOR THE PART(A $20 PART) HE WAS ADVISED SUBARU WILL NOT SELL THE PART WITHOUT REPLACING THE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT(@$700). THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH TH...

Feb 28, 2016 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE PAST MONTH OR SO I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER DIDN'T SEEM TO FEEL RIGHT ON MY BUTT. THE SEAT SEEMED TO ALMOST BURN ME IN ONE SPOT. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD, BUT DIDN'T LOOK INTO IT FURTHER. JUST THIS PAST WEEK I NOTICED THAT ONLY THE BACK HEATER WAS WORKING. WHILE CLEANING THE CAR ...

Feb 28, 2016 Seats 60,000 mi

THE PAST MONTH OR SO I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER DIDN'T SEEM TO FEEL RIGHT ON MY BUTT. THE SEAT SEEMED TO ALMOST BURN ME IN ONE SPOT. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD, BUT DIDN'T LOOK INTO IT FURTHER. JUST THIS PAST WEEK I NOTICED THAT ONLY THE BACK HEATER WAS WORKING. WHILE CLEANING THE CAR ...

Feb 28, 2016 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE PAST MONTH OR SO I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER DIDN'T SEEM TO FEEL RIGHT ON MY BUTT. THE SEAT SEEMED TO ALMOST BURN ME IN ONE SPOT. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD, BUT DIDN'T LOOK INTO IT FURTHER. JUST THIS PAST WEEK I NOTICED THAT ONLY THE BACK HEATER WAS WORKING. WHILE CLEANING THE CAR ...

Feb 28, 2016 Seats 60,000 mi

THE PAST MONTH OR SO I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER DIDN'T SEEM TO FEEL RIGHT ON MY BUTT. THE SEAT SEEMED TO ALMOST BURN ME IN ONE SPOT. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD, BUT DIDN'T LOOK INTO IT FURTHER. JUST THIS PAST WEEK I NOTICED THAT ONLY THE BACK HEATER WAS WORKING. WHILE CLEANING THE CAR ...

Feb 17, 2016 Seats 79,000 mi

THE SPOT WELDS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BREAK AND THE SEAT CUSHION NO LONGER IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT FRAME. THE SEAT SINKS SEVERAL INCHES WHEN THE DRIVER SITS IN THE SEAT.

Feb 17, 2016 Seats 79,000 mi

THE SPOT WELDS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BREAK AND THE SEAT CUSHION NO LONGER IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT FRAME. THE SEAT SINKS SEVERAL INCHES WHEN THE DRIVER SITS IN THE SEAT.

Dec 31, 2015 Seats 46,345 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON 95 INTERSTATE I NOTICE A CRACK SOUND AND THE LEFT SIDE OF MY DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED, RATHER DANGEROUS! THIS IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAVE SCOLIOSIS. I AM SITTING AT A DIAGONAL POSITION WHILE DRIVING AND THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING AND UNCOMFORTABLE. . I DO NOT HAVE TH...

Dec 31, 2015 Seats 46,345 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON 95 INTERSTATE I NOTICE A CRACK SOUND AND THE LEFT SIDE OF MY DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED, RATHER DANGEROUS! THIS IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAVE SCOLIOSIS. I AM SITTING AT A DIAGONAL POSITION WHILE DRIVING AND THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING AND UNCOMFORTABLE. . I DO NOT HAVE TH...

Dec 19, 2015 Electrical System 98,613 mi

ON 12/19/2015 AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE RADIO, CIGAR LIGHTER, TEMPERATURE/TIME, AND ELECTRONIC MIRROR CONTROL WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON A SECONDARY STREET. AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON THE AFOREMENTIONED ITEMS BEGAN TO FUNCTION AGAIN. FUSES WERE CHECKED AND ALL FU...

Dec 19, 2015 Electrical System 98,613 mi

ON 12/19/2015 AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE RADIO, CIGAR LIGHTER, TEMPERATURE/TIME, AND ELECTRONIC MIRROR CONTROL WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON A SECONDARY STREET. AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON THE AFOREMENTIONED ITEMS BEGAN TO FUNCTION AGAIN. FUSES WERE CHECKED AND ALL FU...

Nov 9, 2015 Air Bags Crash 81,904 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MI...

Nov 9, 2015 Air Bags Crash 81,904 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A DEER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MI...

Jul 11, 2015 Engine 89,000 mi

THIS PAST APRIL, I PURCHASED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER FROM BYERS SUBARU AND EAGERLY ANTICIPATED THE OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE SUBARU PROMISES AND PROUDLY BASES ITS REPUTATION. CONTRARY TO THE SUBARU PROMISE, MY EXPERIENCE OVER THE FIRST 3 MONTHS HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE, I HAD COMMIT...

Jul 11, 2015 Engine 89,000 mi

THIS PAST APRIL, I PURCHASED A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER FROM BYERS SUBARU AND EAGERLY ANTICIPATED THE OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE SUBARU PROMISES AND PROUDLY BASES ITS REPUTATION. CONTRARY TO THE SUBARU PROMISE, MY EXPERIENCE OVER THE FIRST 3 MONTHS HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE, I HAD COMMIT...

May 21, 2015 Engine 86,526 mi

CAR RAN OUT OF OIL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, UNTIL CAR DIED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THEN LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD BEEN MOSTLY KEEPING UP WITH MY OIL CHANGES, AND WAS ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES OVER RECOMMENDED LIMITS. ENGINE SEIZED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. MY MECHANIC TRIED TO REBUILD IT, BUT WAS...

May 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 86,526 mi

CAR RAN OUT OF OIL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, UNTIL CAR DIED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THEN LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD BEEN MOSTLY KEEPING UP WITH MY OIL CHANGES, AND WAS ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES OVER RECOMMENDED LIMITS. ENGINE SEIZED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. MY MECHANIC TRIED TO REBUILD IT, BUT WAS...

May 21, 2015 Engine 86,526 mi

CAR RAN OUT OF OIL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, UNTIL CAR DIED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THEN LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD BEEN MOSTLY KEEPING UP WITH MY OIL CHANGES, AND WAS ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES OVER RECOMMENDED LIMITS. ENGINE SEIZED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. MY MECHANIC TRIED TO REBUILD IT, BUT WAS...

May 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 86,526 mi

CAR RAN OUT OF OIL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, UNTIL CAR DIED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THEN LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD BEEN MOSTLY KEEPING UP WITH MY OIL CHANGES, AND WAS ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES OVER RECOMMENDED LIMITS. ENGINE SEIZED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. MY MECHANIC TRIED TO REBUILD IT, BUT WAS...

May 17, 2015 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE CALIPER RUSTED, CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND CHECKED REGULARLY, WHILE DRIVING WE LOST REAR BRAKES, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, SPENT AT LEAST 900.00 IN REPAIR, SUBARU REFUSED TO REFUND MONEY, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BRAKES LINES.PLEASE HELP.

May 17, 2015 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE CALIPER RUSTED, CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND CHECKED REGULARLY, WHILE DRIVING WE LOST REAR BRAKES, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, SPENT AT LEAST 900.00 IN REPAIR, SUBARU REFUSED TO REFUND MONEY, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BRAKES LINES.PLEASE HELP.

Apr 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP IN FORESTER/WRX AND OTHER SUBARU, TURBO MODELS ACCUMULATES MOISTURE, AS A RESULT OF WHICH, IN MANY VEHICLES THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE WITH ENGINE MALFUNCTION CODES P2444, P2444B, P0410, P2440 AND OTHER SUCH CODES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RECURRING AND AN ENGINEERIN...

Apr 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP IN FORESTER/WRX AND OTHER SUBARU, TURBO MODELS ACCUMULATES MOISTURE, AS A RESULT OF WHICH, IN MANY VEHICLES THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE WITH ENGINE MALFUNCTION CODES P2444, P2444B, P0410, P2440 AND OTHER SUCH CODES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RECURRING AND AN ENGINEERIN...

Apr 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 65,000 mi

THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP IN FORESTER/WRX AND OTHER SUBARU, TURBO MODELS ACCUMULATES MOISTURE, AS A RESULT OF WHICH, IN MANY VEHICLES THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE WITH ENGINE MALFUNCTION CODES P2444, P2444B, P0410, P2440 AND OTHER SUCH CODES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RECURRING AND AN ENGINEERIN...

Apr 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP IN FORESTER/WRX AND OTHER SUBARU, TURBO MODELS ACCUMULATES MOISTURE, AS A RESULT OF WHICH, IN MANY VEHICLES THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE WITH ENGINE MALFUNCTION CODES P2444, P2444B, P0410, P2440 AND OTHER SUCH CODES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RECURRING AND AN ENGINEERIN...

Apr 7, 2015 Structure Crash 99,062 mi

I STARTED THE CAR FROM A PARKED POSITION ON A FAIRLY LEVEL DRIVEWAY(SLIGHT UPGRADE), IN ORDER TO BRING IT INTO MY GARAGE--APPROXIMATE DISTANCE 20 FEET. STARTED ENGINE AND WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL WHICH IS REQUIRED, I ENGAGED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE ROARED, RPMS SOARED,...

Apr 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 99,062 mi

I STARTED THE CAR FROM A PARKED POSITION ON A FAIRLY LEVEL DRIVEWAY(SLIGHT UPGRADE), IN ORDER TO BRING IT INTO MY GARAGE--APPROXIMATE DISTANCE 20 FEET. STARTED ENGINE AND WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL WHICH IS REQUIRED, I ENGAGED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE ROARED, RPMS SOARED,...

Apr 7, 2015 Structure Crash 99,062 mi

I STARTED THE CAR FROM A PARKED POSITION ON A FAIRLY LEVEL DRIVEWAY(SLIGHT UPGRADE), IN ORDER TO BRING IT INTO MY GARAGE--APPROXIMATE DISTANCE 20 FEET. STARTED ENGINE AND WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL WHICH IS REQUIRED, I ENGAGED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE ROARED, RPMS SOARED,...

Apr 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 99,062 mi

I STARTED THE CAR FROM A PARKED POSITION ON A FAIRLY LEVEL DRIVEWAY(SLIGHT UPGRADE), IN ORDER TO BRING IT INTO MY GARAGE--APPROXIMATE DISTANCE 20 FEET. STARTED ENGINE AND WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL WHICH IS REQUIRED, I ENGAGED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE ENGINE ROARED, RPMS SOARED,...

Mar 30, 2015 Seats 65,700 mi

GETTING INTO MY CAR I HEARD A CRACK AND FELT THE DRIVER'S SEAT START TO LEAN TO THE LEFT. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF IT IS THE FRAME OF THE SEAT OR JUST A SPRING/SUPPORT FOR THE SEAT. ANY UP/DOWN ADJUSTMENT VIA THE POWER SEAT CONTROLS HAS UNEQUAL RESULTS BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE O...

Mar 30, 2015 Seats 65,700 mi

GETTING INTO MY CAR I HEARD A CRACK AND FELT THE DRIVER'S SEAT START TO LEAN TO THE LEFT. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE IF IT IS THE FRAME OF THE SEAT OR JUST A SPRING/SUPPORT FOR THE SEAT. ANY UP/DOWN ADJUSTMENT VIA THE POWER SEAT CONTROLS HAS UNEQUAL RESULTS BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE O...

Feb 28, 2015 Steering 73,332 mi

AT APPROX 40 MPH, ON WET ROAD (NO STANDING WATER) VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND BEGAN SWERVING UNCONTROLLABLY ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WITH STEERING MANEUVERS. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE INCIDENT, DRIVER COULD FEEL TRACTION LOSS IN REAR TIRES. REAR OF VEHICLE SLID TO R...

Feb 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 73,332 mi

AT APPROX 40 MPH, ON WET ROAD (NO STANDING WATER) VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND BEGAN SWERVING UNCONTROLLABLY ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WITH STEERING MANEUVERS. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE INCIDENT, DRIVER COULD FEEL TRACTION LOSS IN REAR TIRES. REAR OF VEHICLE SLID TO R...

Feb 28, 2015 Steering 73,332 mi

AT APPROX 40 MPH, ON WET ROAD (NO STANDING WATER) VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND BEGAN SWERVING UNCONTROLLABLY ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WITH STEERING MANEUVERS. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE INCIDENT, DRIVER COULD FEEL TRACTION LOSS IN REAR TIRES. REAR OF VEHICLE SLID TO R...

Feb 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 73,332 mi

AT APPROX 40 MPH, ON WET ROAD (NO STANDING WATER) VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND BEGAN SWERVING UNCONTROLLABLY ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WITH STEERING MANEUVERS. IMMEDIATELY BEFORE INCIDENT, DRIVER COULD FEEL TRACTION LOSS IN REAR TIRES. REAR OF VEHICLE SLID TO R...

Feb 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THROUGH THE STOP SIGN. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE...

Feb 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THROUGH THE STOP SIGN. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE...

Feb 8, 2015 Engine

CAR HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH OIL SINCE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL WAS DONE IN FALL OF 2013. FIRST NOTICED AROUND FEBRUARY OF 2014 WHEN OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND NO OIL IN ENGINE. I COMPLAINED TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. I KEPT COMPLAINING ON MY OIL CHANGE OR OTHER APPOINTMENTS BUT THEY FOUND N...

Feb 8, 2015 Service Brakes

CAR HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH OIL SINCE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL WAS DONE IN FALL OF 2013. FIRST NOTICED AROUND FEBRUARY OF 2014 WHEN OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND NO OIL IN ENGINE. I COMPLAINED TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. I KEPT COMPLAINING ON MY OIL CHANGE OR OTHER APPOINTMENTS BUT THEY FOUND N...

Feb 8, 2015 Engine

CAR HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH OIL SINCE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL WAS DONE IN FALL OF 2013. FIRST NOTICED AROUND FEBRUARY OF 2014 WHEN OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND NO OIL IN ENGINE. I COMPLAINED TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. I KEPT COMPLAINING ON MY OIL CHANGE OR OTHER APPOINTMENTS BUT THEY FOUND N...

Feb 8, 2015 Service Brakes

CAR HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH OIL SINCE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL WAS DONE IN FALL OF 2013. FIRST NOTICED AROUND FEBRUARY OF 2014 WHEN OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND NO OIL IN ENGINE. I COMPLAINED TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. I KEPT COMPLAINING ON MY OIL CHANGE OR OTHER APPOINTMENTS BUT THEY FOUND N...

Feb 1, 2015 Air Bags

WHY CAN'T THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GET ALL CAR MANUFACTURES, USING "TAKATA AIRBAGS" TO RECALL ALL OF THEIR MODELS TO AT LEAST CHECK FOR PROBLEMS? LIMITING THE RECALL TO SPECIFIC "HUMID STATES" IS STUPID AS PEOPLE TRAVEL FROM A "GOOD STATE" TO A "HUMID STATE', ON THE LIST! SO FAR SUBARU DOES NOT LIST...

Feb 1, 2015 Air Bags

WHY CAN'T THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GET ALL CAR MANUFACTURES, USING "TAKATA AIRBAGS" TO RECALL ALL OF THEIR MODELS TO AT LEAST CHECK FOR PROBLEMS? LIMITING THE RECALL TO SPECIFIC "HUMID STATES" IS STUPID AS PEOPLE TRAVEL FROM A "GOOD STATE" TO A "HUMID STATE', ON THE LIST! SO FAR SUBARU DOES NOT LIST...

Dec 22, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 5,000 mi

ENGINE AND STABILITY ISSUES.

Dec 22, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

ENGINE AND STABILITY ISSUES.

Dec 22, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 5,000 mi

ENGINE AND STABILITY ISSUES.

Dec 22, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

ENGINE AND STABILITY ISSUES.

Nov 23, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 41,312 mi

I HAVE A SUBARU 2009 THAT I BOUGHT LAST YEAY WITH AROUND 25000 MILES UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY . VIN [XXX] . AND THIS AS HAPPENED TE TIMES SO FAR . WHILE DRIVING OR JUST STARTING OF THE CAR SHAKES VERY HARD , AND THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON THE CHECK ENGINE AD CRUISE CONTROL AND AS THE CAR...

Nov 23, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 41,312 mi

I HAVE A SUBARU 2009 THAT I BOUGHT LAST YEAY WITH AROUND 25000 MILES UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY . VIN [XXX] . AND THIS AS HAPPENED TE TIMES SO FAR . WHILE DRIVING OR JUST STARTING OF THE CAR SHAKES VERY HARD , AND THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON THE CHECK ENGINE AD CRUISE CONTROL AND AS THE CAR...

Nov 23, 2014 Electrical System 41,312 mi

I HAVE A SUBARU 2009 THAT I BOUGHT LAST YEAY WITH AROUND 25000 MILES UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY . VIN [XXX] . AND THIS AS HAPPENED TE TIMES SO FAR . WHILE DRIVING OR JUST STARTING OF THE CAR SHAKES VERY HARD , AND THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON THE CHECK ENGINE AD CRUISE CONTROL AND AS THE CAR...

Nov 23, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 41,312 mi

I HAVE A SUBARU 2009 THAT I BOUGHT LAST YEAY WITH AROUND 25000 MILES UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY . VIN [XXX] . AND THIS AS HAPPENED TE TIMES SO FAR . WHILE DRIVING OR JUST STARTING OF THE CAR SHAKES VERY HARD , AND THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON THE CHECK ENGINE AD CRUISE CONTROL AND AS THE CAR...

Nov 23, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 41,312 mi

I HAVE A SUBARU 2009 THAT I BOUGHT LAST YEAY WITH AROUND 25000 MILES UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY . VIN [XXX] . AND THIS AS HAPPENED TE TIMES SO FAR . WHILE DRIVING OR JUST STARTING OF THE CAR SHAKES VERY HARD , AND THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON THE CHECK ENGINE AD CRUISE CONTROL AND AS THE CAR...

Nov 23, 2014 Electrical System 41,312 mi

I HAVE A SUBARU 2009 THAT I BOUGHT LAST YEAY WITH AROUND 25000 MILES UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY . VIN [XXX] . AND THIS AS HAPPENED TE TIMES SO FAR . WHILE DRIVING OR JUST STARTING OF THE CAR SHAKES VERY HARD , AND THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON THE CHECK ENGINE AD CRUISE CONTROL AND AS THE CAR...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS GOING AROUND A CUP-DE-SAC TO STOP TO A HAVE MY PASSENGER EXIT THE CAR TO HER HOUSE, I HEARD ENGINE REV AND PUSH FORWARD INTO HER HOLLOW TILE WALL, GARDEN AND DOWN THE OTHER SIDE OF HER PROPERTY AND STOP ON THE WALL BEFORE I THOUGHT OF TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS GOING AROUND A CUP-DE-SAC TO STOP TO A HAVE MY PASSENGER EXIT THE CAR TO HER HOUSE, I HEARD ENGINE REV AND PUSH FORWARD INTO HER HOLLOW TILE WALL, GARDEN AND DOWN THE OTHER SIDE OF HER PROPERTY AND STOP ON THE WALL BEFORE I THOUGHT OF TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS GOING AROUND A CUP-DE-SAC TO STOP TO A HAVE MY PASSENGER EXIT THE CAR TO HER HOUSE, I HEARD ENGINE REV AND PUSH FORWARD INTO HER HOLLOW TILE WALL, GARDEN AND DOWN THE OTHER SIDE OF HER PROPERTY AND STOP ON THE WALL BEFORE I THOUGHT OF TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS GOING AROUND A CUP-DE-SAC TO STOP TO A HAVE MY PASSENGER EXIT THE CAR TO HER HOUSE, I HEARD ENGINE REV AND PUSH FORWARD INTO HER HOLLOW TILE WALL, GARDEN AND DOWN THE OTHER SIDE OF HER PROPERTY AND STOP ON THE WALL BEFORE I THOUGHT OF TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. *TR

Nov 12, 2014 Visibility

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND OTHER REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, SHE DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE DRIVE SHAFT AND FRONT SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ON A VEHICLE WITH 70,000 MILES. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LEFT...

Nov 12, 2014 Suspension

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND OTHER REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, SHE DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE DRIVE SHAFT AND FRONT SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ON A VEHICLE WITH 70,000 MILES. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LEFT...

Nov 12, 2014 Power Train

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND OTHER REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, SHE DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE DRIVE SHAFT AND FRONT SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ON A VEHICLE WITH 70,000 MILES. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LEFT...

Nov 12, 2014 Visibility

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND OTHER REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, SHE DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE DRIVE SHAFT AND FRONT SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ON A VEHICLE WITH 70,000 MILES. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LEFT...

Nov 12, 2014 Suspension

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND OTHER REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, SHE DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE DRIVE SHAFT AND FRONT SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ON A VEHICLE WITH 70,000 MILES. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LEFT...

Nov 12, 2014 Power Train

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND OTHER REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, SHE DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE DRIVE SHAFT AND FRONT SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ON A VEHICLE WITH 70,000 MILES. ALSO, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND LEFT...

Sep 15, 2014 Steering 55,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN NORTH ON I 83 WHEN THE CAR (SUBARU FORESTER 2009) STARTED SWAYING BETWEEN TWO LANES. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP THE SWAYING UNTIL THE CAR SPEED LOWERED CONSIDERABLY. OTHER CARS ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND MY CAR TOOK EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID HITTING MY CAR. I DROV...

Sep 15, 2014 Suspension 55,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN NORTH ON I 83 WHEN THE CAR (SUBARU FORESTER 2009) STARTED SWAYING BETWEEN TWO LANES. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP THE SWAYING UNTIL THE CAR SPEED LOWERED CONSIDERABLY. OTHER CARS ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND MY CAR TOOK EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID HITTING MY CAR. I DROV...

Sep 15, 2014 Wheels 55,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN NORTH ON I 83 WHEN THE CAR (SUBARU FORESTER 2009) STARTED SWAYING BETWEEN TWO LANES. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP THE SWAYING UNTIL THE CAR SPEED LOWERED CONSIDERABLY. OTHER CARS ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND MY CAR TOOK EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID HITTING MY CAR. I DROV...

Sep 15, 2014 Steering 55,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN NORTH ON I 83 WHEN THE CAR (SUBARU FORESTER 2009) STARTED SWAYING BETWEEN TWO LANES. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP THE SWAYING UNTIL THE CAR SPEED LOWERED CONSIDERABLY. OTHER CARS ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND MY CAR TOOK EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID HITTING MY CAR. I DROV...

Sep 15, 2014 Suspension 55,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN NORTH ON I 83 WHEN THE CAR (SUBARU FORESTER 2009) STARTED SWAYING BETWEEN TWO LANES. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP THE SWAYING UNTIL THE CAR SPEED LOWERED CONSIDERABLY. OTHER CARS ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND MY CAR TOOK EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID HITTING MY CAR. I DROV...

Sep 15, 2014 Wheels 55,000 mi

CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN NORTH ON I 83 WHEN THE CAR (SUBARU FORESTER 2009) STARTED SWAYING BETWEEN TWO LANES. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP THE SWAYING UNTIL THE CAR SPEED LOWERED CONSIDERABLY. OTHER CARS ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND MY CAR TOOK EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID HITTING MY CAR. I DROV...

Aug 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 105,000 mi

SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITH NORMAL BRAKE DEPRESSION; VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH, NO BRAKES AND THE DASH CONTROL CENTER COMPLETELY LIT UP. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WAS BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AND ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE. I THEN TRIED THE SAME PROCEDURE IN FORWA...

Aug 28, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 105,000 mi

SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITH NORMAL BRAKE DEPRESSION; VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH, NO BRAKES AND THE DASH CONTROL CENTER COMPLETELY LIT UP. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WAS BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AND ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE. I THEN TRIED THE SAME PROCEDURE IN FORWA...

Aug 28, 2014 Engine Crash 105,000 mi

SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITH NORMAL BRAKE DEPRESSION; VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH, NO BRAKES AND THE DASH CONTROL CENTER COMPLETELY LIT UP. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WAS BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AND ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE. I THEN TRIED THE SAME PROCEDURE IN FORWA...

Aug 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 105,000 mi

SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITH NORMAL BRAKE DEPRESSION; VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH, NO BRAKES AND THE DASH CONTROL CENTER COMPLETELY LIT UP. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WAS BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AND ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE. I THEN TRIED THE SAME PROCEDURE IN FORWA...

Aug 28, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 105,000 mi

SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITH NORMAL BRAKE DEPRESSION; VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH, NO BRAKES AND THE DASH CONTROL CENTER COMPLETELY LIT UP. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WAS BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AND ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE. I THEN TRIED THE SAME PROCEDURE IN FORWA...

Aug 28, 2014 Engine Crash 105,000 mi

SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITH NORMAL BRAKE DEPRESSION; VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH, NO BRAKES AND THE DASH CONTROL CENTER COMPLETELY LIT UP. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WAS BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AND ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE. I THEN TRIED THE SAME PROCEDURE IN FORWA...

Aug 27, 2014 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AS A RESULT THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Aug 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AS A RESULT THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Aug 27, 2014 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AS A RESULT THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Aug 27, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AS A RESULT THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Aug 8, 2014 Service Brakes

REGARDING: SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN WQK-47 / NHTSA RECALL NO. 14V-311 / JULY 2014. THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL IS INSPECTION AND TESTING OF THE BRAKE LINES. IF THERE IS NO ACTIVE BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE LINES/CONNECTIONS WILL BE SPRAYED WITH ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL. IT IS VER...

Aug 8, 2014 Service Brakes

REGARDING: SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN WQK-47 / NHTSA RECALL NO. 14V-311 / JULY 2014. THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL IS INSPECTION AND TESTING OF THE BRAKE LINES. IF THERE IS NO ACTIVE BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE LINES/CONNECTIONS WILL BE SPRAYED WITH ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL. IT IS VER...

Jul 30, 2014 Electrical System 92,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN RAINY WEATHER, VEHICLE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND LOST POWER, FORCING DRIVER INTO AN UNSAFE SITUATION OF COAXING CAR TO SHOULDER. CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON, AND CRUISE LIGHT FLASHED. AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING, SAME LIGHTS REMAINED O...

Jul 30, 2014 Engine 92,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN RAINY WEATHER, VEHICLE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND LOST POWER, FORCING DRIVER INTO AN UNSAFE SITUATION OF COAXING CAR TO SHOULDER. CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON, AND CRUISE LIGHT FLASHED. AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING, SAME LIGHTS REMAINED O...

Jul 30, 2014 Electrical System 92,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN RAINY WEATHER, VEHICLE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND LOST POWER, FORCING DRIVER INTO AN UNSAFE SITUATION OF COAXING CAR TO SHOULDER. CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON, AND CRUISE LIGHT FLASHED. AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING, SAME LIGHTS REMAINED O...

Jul 30, 2014 Engine 92,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN RAINY WEATHER, VEHICLE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND LOST POWER, FORCING DRIVER INTO AN UNSAFE SITUATION OF COAXING CAR TO SHOULDER. CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON, AND CRUISE LIGHT FLASHED. AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING, SAME LIGHTS REMAINED O...

Jul 3, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

SINCE THE PURCHASE - WE NEEDED TO PUSH BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TOO FAR TO APPLY BRAKES. WE COMPLAINED TO SUBARU - THEY CHECKED BUT SAID NOTHING WRONG. BUT I AM UNHAPPY. *TR

Jul 3, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

SINCE THE PURCHASE - WE NEEDED TO PUSH BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TOO FAR TO APPLY BRAKES. WE COMPLAINED TO SUBARU - THEY CHECKED BUT SAID NOTHING WRONG. BUT I AM UNHAPPY. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

Jun 11, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

Apr 27, 2014 Visibility 56,000 mi

HI - I OWN A 2009 FORESTER 56K MY WINDSHIELD HAS A VERY BIG CRACK BECAUSE OF A PEBBLE FROM A TRUCK. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. I ALWAYS BELIEVED THIS CAR HAD THIN GLASS EVEN THOUGH I KNOW IT IS SAFETY GLASS. I ALSO OWN A HONDA AND IT HAS THICK GLASS AND THERE IS NO HOLES IN THE WINDSHIELD FROM PEBBLES....

Apr 27, 2014 Visibility 56,000 mi

HI - I OWN A 2009 FORESTER 56K MY WINDSHIELD HAS A VERY BIG CRACK BECAUSE OF A PEBBLE FROM A TRUCK. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. I ALWAYS BELIEVED THIS CAR HAD THIN GLASS EVEN THOUGH I KNOW IT IS SAFETY GLASS. I ALSO OWN A HONDA AND IT HAS THICK GLASS AND THERE IS NO HOLES IN THE WINDSHIELD FROM PEBBLES....

Mar 14, 2014 Engine 54,928 mi

THEIR WAS A CLUNK AND DRIVER CAR PULLED OVER AND OFF HIGHWAY . HAD IT TOWED TO OUR INDEPENDENT GARAGE. THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER WENT ON NOR DID THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT GO ON. *TR

Mar 14, 2014 Engine 54,928 mi

THEIR WAS A CLUNK AND DRIVER CAR PULLED OVER AND OFF HIGHWAY . HAD IT TOWED TO OUR INDEPENDENT GARAGE. THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER WENT ON NOR DID THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT GO ON. *TR

Feb 12, 2014 Electrical System Fire 103,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, NOTICED SIDE LIGHTS WERE ON, CAR WAS NOT ON. AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE NOTICED A SMELL OF BURNED PLASTIC. TRIED MULTIPLE WAYS TO SHUT OFF THE SIDE LIGHTS, COULDN'T DO IT. FINALLY TRACED THE SMELL OF THE BURNING PLASTIC TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, BY THE LIFT GATE, ...

Feb 12, 2014 Electrical System Fire 103,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, NOTICED SIDE LIGHTS WERE ON, CAR WAS NOT ON. AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE NOTICED A SMELL OF BURNED PLASTIC. TRIED MULTIPLE WAYS TO SHUT OFF THE SIDE LIGHTS, COULDN'T DO IT. FINALLY TRACED THE SMELL OF THE BURNING PLASTIC TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, BY THE LIFT GATE, ...

Jan 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU...

Jan 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU...

Sep 18, 2013 Engine 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD BANG AS THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT T...

Sep 18, 2013 Engine 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD BANG AS THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT T...

Sep 3, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HOWEVE...

Sep 3, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HOWEVE...

Aug 26, 2013 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE OIL SUPPLY PIPE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V460000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 26, 2013 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE OIL SUPPLY PIPE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V460000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 18, 2013 Electrical System 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE CENTER DASH DISPLAY WAS DARK: RADIO AND CD CHANGER, OUTSIDE TEMP, AVE MPG, CLOCK. THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER STOPPING THE CAR, TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTING, EVERYTHING WORKED OK. THERE HAS BEEN A TOTAL OF 3 ADDITIONAL OCCURRENCES SINCE. ...

Aug 18, 2013 Electrical System 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THE CENTER DASH DISPLAY WAS DARK: RADIO AND CD CHANGER, OUTSIDE TEMP, AVE MPG, CLOCK. THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER STOPPING THE CAR, TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTING, EVERYTHING WORKED OK. THERE HAS BEEN A TOTAL OF 3 ADDITIONAL OCCURRENCES SINCE. ...

Aug 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS ...

Aug 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS ...

Jul 19, 2013 Suspension 35,000 mi

DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND POT HOLES, I HEARD A SOUND COMING FROM THE CARS SUSPENSION. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED YOU DRIVE YOU HEAR IT ANYWAYS. *TR

Jul 19, 2013 Suspension 35,000 mi

DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND POT HOLES, I HEARD A SOUND COMING FROM THE CARS SUSPENSION. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED YOU DRIVE YOU HEAR IT ANYWAYS. *TR

Jul 10, 2013 Engine 73,000 mi

UPON RETURNING FROM A SHORT DRIVE WE PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I ASSUMED THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLY SOME TYPE OF OVERHEATING ISSUE, BUT UPON INSPECTION I DISCOVERED IT WAS ENGINE OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS AND WAS BURNING OFF. ...

Jul 10, 2013 Engine 73,000 mi

UPON RETURNING FROM A SHORT DRIVE WE PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I ASSUMED THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLY SOME TYPE OF OVERHEATING ISSUE, BUT UPON INSPECTION I DISCOVERED IT WAS ENGINE OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS AND WAS BURNING OFF. ...

Jun 21, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

COMPASS DISPLAY IN REAR VIEW MIRROR WENT OUT, NO LONGER DISPLAYS DIRECTION. MY FRIEND HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND HIS WENT OUT ALSO. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE BECAUSE IT HELPS TELL THE DRIVER WHAT DIRECTION HE'S TRAVELING WHEN TRAVELING IN UNFAMILIAR PLACE. *TR

Jun 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

COMPASS DISPLAY IN REAR VIEW MIRROR WENT OUT, NO LONGER DISPLAYS DIRECTION. MY FRIEND HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND HIS WENT OUT ALSO. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE BECAUSE IT HELPS TELL THE DRIVER WHAT DIRECTION HE'S TRAVELING WHEN TRAVELING IN UNFAMILIAR PLACE. *TR

Jun 21, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

COMPASS DISPLAY IN REAR VIEW MIRROR WENT OUT, NO LONGER DISPLAYS DIRECTION. MY FRIEND HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND HIS WENT OUT ALSO. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE BECAUSE IT HELPS TELL THE DRIVER WHAT DIRECTION HE'S TRAVELING WHEN TRAVELING IN UNFAMILIAR PLACE. *TR

Jun 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

COMPASS DISPLAY IN REAR VIEW MIRROR WENT OUT, NO LONGER DISPLAYS DIRECTION. MY FRIEND HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND HIS WENT OUT ALSO. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE BECAUSE IT HELPS TELL THE DRIVER WHAT DIRECTION HE'S TRAVELING WHEN TRAVELING IN UNFAMILIAR PLACE. *TR

Jun 20, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE A DATE THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE VIN WAS NOT...

Jun 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE A DATE THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE VIN WAS NOT...

Jun 20, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE A DATE THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE VIN WAS NOT...

Jun 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE A DATE THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE VIN WAS NOT...

Jun 12, 2013 Seats 69,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT FAILED/COLLAPSED ON LEFT SIDE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, I WEIGH 165 POUND WITH MY CLOTHES ON! *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Seats 69,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT FAILED/COLLAPSED ON LEFT SIDE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, I WEIGH 165 POUND WITH MY CLOTHES ON! *TR

Jun 3, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND STAYED ON. THAT MEANT SOMETHING WAS AMISS WITH THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, PROBABLY A LOOSE GAS CAP. I CHECKED THE CAP, TOOK IT OFF AND RETIGHTENED IT UNTIL I HEARD THE PROPER CLICKING SOUND. THE LIGHT REMAINED ON THE REST OF THE TRIP HOME. TWICE MO...

Jun 3, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND STAYED ON. THAT MEANT SOMETHING WAS AMISS WITH THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM, PROBABLY A LOOSE GAS CAP. I CHECKED THE CAP, TOOK IT OFF AND RETIGHTENED IT UNTIL I HEARD THE PROPER CLICKING SOUND. THE LIGHT REMAINED ON THE REST OF THE TRIP HOME. TWICE MO...

May 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,437 mi

IN A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER WHILE IN A SMALL PARKING LOT, AFTER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND PREPARING TO MOVE FORWARD, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, SHOT ACROSS THE LOT AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED CAR WHICH WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED AND DEEMED TOTALED. THE DRIVER WAS ONLY ABLE TO ATTEMPT TO STEER TH...

May 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,437 mi

IN A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER WHILE IN A SMALL PARKING LOT, AFTER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND PREPARING TO MOVE FORWARD, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, SHOT ACROSS THE LOT AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED CAR WHICH WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED AND DEEMED TOTALED. THE DRIVER WAS ONLY ABLE TO ATTEMPT TO STEER TH...

Apr 23, 2013 Engine 30,387 mi

LOUD KNOCKING SOUND NOTED COMING FORM ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. PULLED OFF OF HIGHWAY THEN ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FLICKERED ON AND ENGINE DIED. HAD TO TOW TO DEALER. INFORMED THAT A ROD HAD KNOCKED LOOSE RELATED TO FAULTY BEARINGS HAD TO HAVE ENGINE REPLACED. *TR

Apr 23, 2013 Engine 30,387 mi

LOUD KNOCKING SOUND NOTED COMING FORM ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. PULLED OFF OF HIGHWAY THEN ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FLICKERED ON AND ENGINE DIED. HAD TO TOW TO DEALER. INFORMED THAT A ROD HAD KNOCKED LOOSE RELATED TO FAULTY BEARINGS HAD TO HAVE ENGINE REPLACED. *TR

Apr 4, 2013 Service Brakes

SINCE FROM THE BEGINNING, I HAVE TO PUSH MY BRAKE PEDAL TOO DOWN TO APPLY THE BRAKES, I REPORTED IT SEVERAL TIMES TO MY SUBARU DEALER BUT THEY SEEMS TO BE NOT SERIOUS IN DEALING THIS. *TR

Apr 4, 2013 Service Brakes

SINCE FROM THE BEGINNING, I HAVE TO PUSH MY BRAKE PEDAL TOO DOWN TO APPLY THE BRAKES, I REPORTED IT SEVERAL TIMES TO MY SUBARU DEALER BUT THEY SEEMS TO BE NOT SERIOUS IN DEALING THIS. *TR

Mar 24, 2013 Seat Belts 62,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE . YOU HAVE TO KEEP WORKING WITH IT & PULLING ON IT TO FINALLY GET IT TO RELEASE . THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT 0 MPH . THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS .I FELL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE INCASE OF FIRE, OR FOR ANOTHER REASON YOU NEED TO GET OUT ...

Mar 24, 2013 Seat Belts 62,000 mi

DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE . YOU HAVE TO KEEP WORKING WITH IT & PULLING ON IT TO FINALLY GET IT TO RELEASE . THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AT 0 MPH . THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS .I FELL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE INCASE OF FIRE, OR FOR ANOTHER REASON YOU NEED TO GET OUT ...

Mar 7, 2013 Seats 48,160 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS. I AM OF AVERAGE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT. UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE AT A PARKING LOT ONE NIGHT, THE SEAT BOTTOM COLLAPSED AND FELL TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME, BUT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TRYING TO REMAIN POSITIONED PROPERLY IN THE S...

Mar 7, 2013 Seats 48,160 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS. I AM OF AVERAGE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT. UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE AT A PARKING LOT ONE NIGHT, THE SEAT BOTTOM COLLAPSED AND FELL TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME, BUT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TRYING TO REMAIN POSITIONED PROPERLY IN THE S...

Mar 2, 2013 Seats 72,000 mi

I AM 195 LBS AND BEGAN ENTERING THE VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE AND SAT DOWN ON THE DRIVERS SEAT AND HEARD A SOUND FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE SEAT. FELT THAT THE SEAT WAS LOWER THAN THE RIGHT SIDE AS WELL. INSPECTED TO FIND THAT THE FRONT LEFT BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE BOTTOM OF THE SE...

Mar 2, 2013 Seats 72,000 mi

I AM 195 LBS AND BEGAN ENTERING THE VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE AND SAT DOWN ON THE DRIVERS SEAT AND HEARD A SOUND FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE SEAT. FELT THAT THE SEAT WAS LOWER THAN THE RIGHT SIDE AS WELL. INSPECTED TO FIND THAT THE FRONT LEFT BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE BOTTOM OF THE SE...

Feb 15, 2013 Tires 62,893 mi

WE ARE 15,000 MILES INTO 4 NEW (APRIL 2012 PURCHASED, MOUNTED MAY 2012) P225/55ZR -17 PIRELLI P6 ALL-ROAD 2007 PRODUCTION TIRES. I HAVE HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED AND BALANCED AT REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS AND ON THIS OCCASION (FEB2013) WAS ASKED HOW OLD MY TIRES WERE BECAUSE THEY WERE IN NEED OF REPLA...

Feb 15, 2013 Tires 62,893 mi

WE ARE 15,000 MILES INTO 4 NEW (APRIL 2012 PURCHASED, MOUNTED MAY 2012) P225/55ZR -17 PIRELLI P6 ALL-ROAD 2007 PRODUCTION TIRES. I HAVE HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED AND BALANCED AT REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS AND ON THIS OCCASION (FEB2013) WAS ASKED HOW OLD MY TIRES WERE BECAUSE THEY WERE IN NEED OF REPLA...

Dec 4, 2012 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A VIBRATION HARMONIC BUZZ WAS HEARD FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Dec 4, 2012 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A VIBRATION HARMONIC BUZZ WAS HEARD FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Nov 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, AND THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT ALSO HANDLED ROUGHLY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING, ALONG WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL WARNING LIGHT. I HAD MY CAR TOWED, AS IT WASN'T DRIVABLE. MY LOCAL GARAGE REPAIRED MY CAR, I RECEIVED 4 NEW SPARK PLUGS, AND...

Nov 23, 2012 Power Train 52,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, AND THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT ALSO HANDLED ROUGHLY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING, ALONG WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL WARNING LIGHT. I HAD MY CAR TOWED, AS IT WASN'T DRIVABLE. MY LOCAL GARAGE REPAIRED MY CAR, I RECEIVED 4 NEW SPARK PLUGS, AND...

Nov 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, AND THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT ALSO HANDLED ROUGHLY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING, ALONG WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL WARNING LIGHT. I HAD MY CAR TOWED, AS IT WASN'T DRIVABLE. MY LOCAL GARAGE REPAIRED MY CAR, I RECEIVED 4 NEW SPARK PLUGS, AND...

Nov 23, 2012 Power Train 52,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, AND THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT ALSO HANDLED ROUGHLY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING, ALONG WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL WARNING LIGHT. I HAD MY CAR TOWED, AS IT WASN'T DRIVABLE. MY LOCAL GARAGE REPAIRED MY CAR, I RECEIVED 4 NEW SPARK PLUGS, AND...

Aug 30, 2012 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I WENT TO THE GROCERY STORE TODAY; IT WAS OFF AND ON RAINY WEATHER, SO I HAD BEEN RUNNING MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS A LITTLE. TURNED OFF CAR; WENT IN STORE, CAME BACK OUT, STARTED CAR UP - I NOTICED THE TIME/TEMP/MILEAGE DISPLAY WAS BLACK, THEN, I NOTICED THE RADIO HAD LOST POWER; THEN I NOTICED THE WIN...

Aug 30, 2012 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I WENT TO THE GROCERY STORE TODAY; IT WAS OFF AND ON RAINY WEATHER, SO I HAD BEEN RUNNING MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS A LITTLE. TURNED OFF CAR; WENT IN STORE, CAME BACK OUT, STARTED CAR UP - I NOTICED THE TIME/TEMP/MILEAGE DISPLAY WAS BLACK, THEN, I NOTICED THE RADIO HAD LOST POWER; THEN I NOTICED THE WIN...

Jul 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING AT THAT POINT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN...

Jul 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING AT THAT POINT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN...

May 23, 2012 Unknown Or Other 57,000 mi

AFTER A DAY OF HEAVY RAIN WE FOUND A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, WITH ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS CLOSED. NO SUNROOF. THIS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE WITH HEAVY RAIN AUGUST 2011. *TT

May 23, 2012 Unknown Or Other 57,000 mi

AFTER A DAY OF HEAVY RAIN WE FOUND A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, WITH ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS CLOSED. NO SUNROOF. THIS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE WITH HEAVY RAIN AUGUST 2011. *TT

Apr 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR SOME ODD REASON ON MONDAY, APRIL 23 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, MY AWD INDICATOR, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ALL AT ONCE. I CAME INTO WORK AND GOOGLED THE ABOVE ITEMS ALONG WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR...MUCH TO MY SURPRISE MULTIPLE LINKS, ITEMS, AND THREADS APPEARED....

Apr 26, 2012 Power Train

FOR SOME ODD REASON ON MONDAY, APRIL 23 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, MY AWD INDICATOR, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ALL AT ONCE. I CAME INTO WORK AND GOOGLED THE ABOVE ITEMS ALONG WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR...MUCH TO MY SURPRISE MULTIPLE LINKS, ITEMS, AND THREADS APPEARED....

Apr 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR SOME ODD REASON ON MONDAY, APRIL 23 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, MY AWD INDICATOR, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ALL AT ONCE. I CAME INTO WORK AND GOOGLED THE ABOVE ITEMS ALONG WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR...MUCH TO MY SURPRISE MULTIPLE LINKS, ITEMS, AND THREADS APPEARED....

Apr 26, 2012 Power Train

FOR SOME ODD REASON ON MONDAY, APRIL 23 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, MY AWD INDICATOR, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ALL AT ONCE. I CAME INTO WORK AND GOOGLED THE ABOVE ITEMS ALONG WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL OF THE CAR...MUCH TO MY SURPRISE MULTIPLE LINKS, ITEMS, AND THREADS APPEARED....

Mar 7, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE IS THAT WE HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKES TOO FAR BEFORE THE BRAKES START WORKING. I REPORTED THE MATTER TO SUBARU SERVICE DEALER IN RAPID CITY, SD AND TO SUBARU (COMPLAINED THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE), THE SUBARU DEALER CHECKED THE BRAKES AND THEY SAY THEY ARE ALL GOOD AND NORMAL....

Mar 7, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE IS THAT WE HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKES TOO FAR BEFORE THE BRAKES START WORKING. I REPORTED THE MATTER TO SUBARU SERVICE DEALER IN RAPID CITY, SD AND TO SUBARU (COMPLAINED THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE), THE SUBARU DEALER CHECKED THE BRAKES AND THEY SAY THEY ARE ALL GOOD AND NORMAL....

Mar 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

STOPPED TO FILL UP CAR WITH GAS ON WAY TO WORK AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE ENGINE I HEARD A REAL LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. AS I PULLED AWAY THE CAR WAS VERY SLUGGISH AND THE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE STARTED GETTING LOUDER. I WENT TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE CAR DIED AND I NARROWLY M...

Mar 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

STOPPED TO FILL UP CAR WITH GAS ON WAY TO WORK AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE ENGINE I HEARD A REAL LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. AS I PULLED AWAY THE CAR WAS VERY SLUGGISH AND THE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE STARTED GETTING LOUDER. I WENT TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND TURN INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE CAR DIED AND I NARROWLY M...

Feb 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,555 mi

2009 SUBARU FORESTER ENCOUNTERED REAR BRAKE FAILURE AT 22555 MI.. BRAKE PADS DESTROYED BY CALIPER HARDWARE THAT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE DUE TO CORROSION. BRAKE ROTORS SCORED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE FAULTY WEAR SENSORS DESIGN FAILED TO ALERT TO PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,555 mi

2009 SUBARU FORESTER ENCOUNTERED REAR BRAKE FAILURE AT 22555 MI.. BRAKE PADS DESTROYED BY CALIPER HARDWARE THAT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE DUE TO CORROSION. BRAKE ROTORS SCORED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE FAULTY WEAR SENSORS DESIGN FAILED TO ALERT TO PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. PRODUCTION DATE: 02-14-08. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS IS INTERNAL TURBO FAILURE. THE CAR HAS 34,000 MILES ON IT AND OIL AND FILTERS ARE MAINTAINED. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR 2YR. OLD IN THE CAR WHEN IT STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE GRINDING SOUND. SHE DESCRIBED IT AS IT SOUNDED AND FELT ...

Jan 12, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. PRODUCTION DATE: 02-14-08. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS IS INTERNAL TURBO FAILURE. THE CAR HAS 34,000 MILES ON IT AND OIL AND FILTERS ARE MAINTAINED. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR 2YR. OLD IN THE CAR WHEN IT STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE GRINDING SOUND. SHE DESCRIBED IT AS IT SOUNDED AND FELT ...

Dec 20, 2011 Power Train 59,800 mi

FAILS TO FUNCTION IN DRIVE WHEN PARKED OVERNITE AND THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 40 DEGREES. AFTER A WARM UP PERIOD THE DRIVE GEAR ENGAGES AND THE CAR IS DRIVABLE EXCEPT FOR A CLUNKING AND SLIPPAGE OF THE TRANSMISSION, ALSO REVERSE APPEARS OK UNTIL YOU PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE AND YOU A RATTLING...

Dec 20, 2011 Power Train 59,800 mi

FAILS TO FUNCTION IN DRIVE WHEN PARKED OVERNITE AND THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 40 DEGREES. AFTER A WARM UP PERIOD THE DRIVE GEAR ENGAGES AND THE CAR IS DRIVABLE EXCEPT FOR A CLUNKING AND SLIPPAGE OF THE TRANSMISSION, ALSO REVERSE APPEARS OK UNTIL YOU PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE AND YOU A RATTLING...

Apr 23, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SUPERLATCH LOOSENS AS SOON AS YOU TOUCH THE ADJUSTER OR BUMP THE SEAT. IT DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL IN MY VEHICLE. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2009, MAKE=SUBARU, MODEL=FORESTER). *TR

Apr 23, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SUPERLATCH LOOSENS AS SOON AS YOU TOUCH THE ADJUSTER OR BUMP THE SEAT. IT DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL IN MY VEHICLE. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2009, MAKE=SUBARU, MODEL=FORESTER). *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,500 mi

GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS CAUSING HEADACHES,AND FEAR OF FIRE! *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,500 mi

GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS CAUSING HEADACHES,AND FEAR OF FIRE! *TR

Dec 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON A 2009 SUBARU FORRESTER. MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CRASHING THRU A BRICK WALL, OVER A LARGE A/C UNIT AND INTO A BUILDING. *TR

Dec 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON A 2009 SUBARU FORRESTER. MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CRASHING THRU A BRICK WALL, OVER A LARGE A/C UNIT AND INTO A BUILDING. *TR

Sep 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORRESTER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL INDEPENDENTLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE BUT DID NOT COME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUALLY LOUD NOISE. THE CONTAC...

Sep 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORRESTER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL INDEPENDENTLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE BUT DID NOT COME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUALLY LOUD NOISE. THE CONTAC...

Sep 3, 2010 Power Train Crash

DRIVER WAS BACKING UP VEHICLE, WHEN IT ACCELERATED RAPIDLY, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND TRAFFIC CRASH WHERE A PEDESTRIAN WAS BACKED OVER, PINNED AND KILLED. DRIVE HAD NO EXPLANATION OF WHY THIS HAPPENED. PASSENGER IN VEHICLE CLAIMS THERE HAD TO HAVE BEEN MECHANICAL DEFECT. *TR

Sep 3, 2010 Power Train Crash

DRIVER WAS BACKING UP VEHICLE, WHEN IT ACCELERATED RAPIDLY, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND TRAFFIC CRASH WHERE A PEDESTRIAN WAS BACKED OVER, PINNED AND KILLED. DRIVE HAD NO EXPLANATION OF WHY THIS HAPPENED. PASSENGER IN VEHICLE CLAIMS THERE HAD TO HAVE BEEN MECHANICAL DEFECT. *TR

Jun 23, 2010 Electrical System Fire 3,411 mi

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS REMOTE STARTED AN WITHIN SECONDS, THE WIRE HARNESS BURNT, MELTING SOME PLASTIC PARTS *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, IT WOULDN'T START AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THA...

Jun 23, 2010 Electrical System Fire 3,411 mi

2009 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS REMOTE STARTED AN WITHIN SECONDS, THE WIRE HARNESS BURNT, MELTING SOME PLASTIC PARTS *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, IT WOULDN'T START AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THA...

Mar 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2009 SUBARU FORESTER BAD EXPERIENCE ENGINE STALL*CW WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO HIS VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE GARAGE FLOOR WAS FILLED WITH OIL, WHICH WAS DRIPPING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. HOWEVER, ON NOVEMBER 29TH THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ST...

Mar 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2009 SUBARU FORESTER BAD EXPERIENCE ENGINE STALL*CW WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO HIS VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE GARAGE FLOOR WAS FILLED WITH OIL, WHICH WAS DRIPPING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. HOWEVER, ON NOVEMBER 29TH THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ST...

Mar 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

MY NEW SUBARU FORESTER HAD A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT 45,000 MILES. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS WHATSOEVER THAT THERE WAS GOING TO BE A PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY AND NO INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON TO ALERT ME THAT MY ENGINE WOULD SEIZE. I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. ...

Mar 5, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

MY NEW SUBARU FORESTER HAD A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT 45,000 MILES. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS WHATSOEVER THAT THERE WAS GOING TO BE A PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY AND NO INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON TO ALERT ME THAT MY ENGINE WOULD SEIZE. I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. ...

Feb 28, 2010 Visibility 45,000 mi

MY PROBLEM IS WITH MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER, PURCHASED NEW. THERE IS SOME SORT OF RESIDUE THAT FORMS ON THE WINDSHIELD WHEN WE USE THE DEFROSTER (WHICH WE USE A LOT DUE TO MONTANA WINTERS). IT CANNOT BE CLEANED OFF. WE'VE USED MULTIPLE PRODUCTS TO ATTEMPT TO REMOVE IT, AND NOT MATTER WHAT, THE RESULT...

Feb 28, 2010 Visibility 45,000 mi

MY PROBLEM IS WITH MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER, PURCHASED NEW. THERE IS SOME SORT OF RESIDUE THAT FORMS ON THE WINDSHIELD WHEN WE USE THE DEFROSTER (WHICH WE USE A LOT DUE TO MONTANA WINTERS). IT CANNOT BE CLEANED OFF. WE'VE USED MULTIPLE PRODUCTS TO ATTEMPT TO REMOVE IT, AND NOT MATTER WHAT, THE RESULT...

Feb 24, 2010 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SNOW FELL FROM THE TOP OF A HEAVY TRUCK AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. SMALL LINES SOON MOVED TO ALL SIDES OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CONTACT HAD NOT ...

Feb 24, 2010 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SNOW FELL FROM THE TOP OF A HEAVY TRUCK AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. SMALL LINES SOON MOVED TO ALL SIDES OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CONTACT HAD NOT ...

Feb 17, 2010 Steering 9,000 mi

THE TIRE WELLS OF MY 2009 SUBARU FORRESTER FILL WITH SNOW AND ICE TO THE POINT THAT THE STEERING IS AFFECTED- IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR. I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN THE SAME AREA FOR MANY YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS WITH A VEHICLE (PREVIOUSLY I HAVE DRIVEN AN ALTIMA, JETTA, CIVIC AND...

Feb 17, 2010 Wheels 9,000 mi

THE TIRE WELLS OF MY 2009 SUBARU FORRESTER FILL WITH SNOW AND ICE TO THE POINT THAT THE STEERING IS AFFECTED- IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR. I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN THE SAME AREA FOR MANY YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS WITH A VEHICLE (PREVIOUSLY I HAVE DRIVEN AN ALTIMA, JETTA, CIVIC AND...

Feb 17, 2010 Steering 9,000 mi

THE TIRE WELLS OF MY 2009 SUBARU FORRESTER FILL WITH SNOW AND ICE TO THE POINT THAT THE STEERING IS AFFECTED- IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR. I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN THE SAME AREA FOR MANY YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS WITH A VEHICLE (PREVIOUSLY I HAVE DRIVEN AN ALTIMA, JETTA, CIVIC AND...

Feb 17, 2010 Wheels 9,000 mi

THE TIRE WELLS OF MY 2009 SUBARU FORRESTER FILL WITH SNOW AND ICE TO THE POINT THAT THE STEERING IS AFFECTED- IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR. I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN THE SAME AREA FOR MANY YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS WITH A VEHICLE (PREVIOUSLY I HAVE DRIVEN AN ALTIMA, JETTA, CIVIC AND...

Feb 10, 2010 Power Train

CAR ENGINE RACES SOMETIMES WHEN SLOWING DOWN . *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,200 mi

DRIVING EAST ON ARDSLEY RD. IN SCARSDALE NY, MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. AT THE TIME I WAS STARTING TO GO DOWNHILL, CURVING RIGHT WITH A "JERSEY BARRIER" IN THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY. I TRIED TO GO AROUND THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME BUT MY RIGHT REAR SIDESWIPED HIS LEFT REAR. IT CONTI...

Feb 10, 2010 Power Train Crash 7,200 mi

DRIVING EAST ON ARDSLEY RD. IN SCARSDALE NY, MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. AT THE TIME I WAS STARTING TO GO DOWNHILL, CURVING RIGHT WITH A "JERSEY BARRIER" IN THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY. I TRIED TO GO AROUND THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME BUT MY RIGHT REAR SIDESWIPED HIS LEFT REAR. IT CONTI...

Feb 10, 2010 Power Train

CAR ENGINE RACES SOMETIMES WHEN SLOWING DOWN . *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,200 mi

DRIVING EAST ON ARDSLEY RD. IN SCARSDALE NY, MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. AT THE TIME I WAS STARTING TO GO DOWNHILL, CURVING RIGHT WITH A "JERSEY BARRIER" IN THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY. I TRIED TO GO AROUND THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME BUT MY RIGHT REAR SIDESWIPED HIS LEFT REAR. IT CONTI...

Feb 10, 2010 Power Train Crash 7,200 mi

DRIVING EAST ON ARDSLEY RD. IN SCARSDALE NY, MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. AT THE TIME I WAS STARTING TO GO DOWNHILL, CURVING RIGHT WITH A "JERSEY BARRIER" IN THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY. I TRIED TO GO AROUND THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME BUT MY RIGHT REAR SIDESWIPED HIS LEFT REAR. IT CONTI...

Jan 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 675 mi

THE 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS THE LIGHT AT THE TOP OF CARGO INSIDE AND IF IT IS DARK YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING BUT THE REFLECTION OF WHAT IS IN THE CARGO AREA DUE TO THE BRAKE LIGHT BEING INSIDE RATHER THAN ON THE OUTSIDE LIKE OTHER MODELS I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, YOU MIGHT RUN OVER ANYTHING OR ...

Jan 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 675 mi

THE 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS THE LIGHT AT THE TOP OF CARGO INSIDE AND IF IT IS DARK YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING BUT THE REFLECTION OF WHAT IS IN THE CARGO AREA DUE TO THE BRAKE LIGHT BEING INSIDE RATHER THAN ON THE OUTSIDE LIKE OTHER MODELS I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, YOU MIGHT RUN OVER ANYTHING OR ...

Jan 2, 2010 Visibility 8,000 mi

MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS A WARPED DRIVERS SIDE OUTSIDE MIRROR. AS THE WEATHER GETS COLDER, THE PROBLEM WORSENS. I LIVE IN WISCONSIN AND IN SUB FREEZING TEMPS IT LOOKS LIKE A FUN HOUSE MIRROR BENDING STRAIGHT LINES AND DISTORTING DISTANCES. BACKING UP AT NIGHT AND CHANGING LANES ARE MADE LESS SAFE...

Jan 2, 2010 Visibility 8,000 mi

MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTER HAS A WARPED DRIVERS SIDE OUTSIDE MIRROR. AS THE WEATHER GETS COLDER, THE PROBLEM WORSENS. I LIVE IN WISCONSIN AND IN SUB FREEZING TEMPS IT LOOKS LIKE A FUN HOUSE MIRROR BENDING STRAIGHT LINES AND DISTORTING DISTANCES. BACKING UP AT NIGHT AND CHANGING LANES ARE MADE LESS SAFE...

Dec 3, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 21,000 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU TODAY WITH GREAT REGRET. AFTER A LOT OF RESEARCHING AND THOUGHT, I PURCHASED THE SUBARU FORESTER ON AUGUST 2008 FROM DUNNING SUBARU ANN ARBOR MI 48103. WHAT DREW ME TOWARDS THE FORESTER WAS THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SO I WAS VERY HAPPY TO PURCHASE THIS CAR. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH IT UP TI...

Dec 3, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 21,000 mi

I AM WRITING TO YOU TODAY WITH GREAT REGRET. AFTER A LOT OF RESEARCHING AND THOUGHT, I PURCHASED THE SUBARU FORESTER ON AUGUST 2008 FROM DUNNING SUBARU ANN ARBOR MI 48103. WHAT DREW ME TOWARDS THE FORESTER WAS THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SO I WAS VERY HAPPY TO PURCHASE THIS CAR. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH IT UP TI...

Nov 9, 2009 Electrical System Fire 3,411 mi

FIRE ERUPTED WITHOUT WARNING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE PANEL BELOW THE TRUNK COVER ON 2009 SUBARU FORESTER WITH LESS THAN 3,500 MILES. THE WIRE HARNESS BURNT. THIS HAPPENED ALMOST 2 MONTHS AGO AND SUBARU IS IN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE INSURANCE AS IT SEEMS TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Nov 9, 2009 Electrical System Fire 3,411 mi

FIRE ERUPTED WITHOUT WARNING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE PANEL BELOW THE TRUNK COVER ON 2009 SUBARU FORESTER WITH LESS THAN 3,500 MILES. THE WIRE HARNESS BURNT. THIS HAPPENED ALMOST 2 MONTHS AGO AND SUBARU IS IN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE INSURANCE AS IT SEEMS TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Sep 23, 2009 Air Bags Crash 11,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS IN COLLISION ON AUGUST 26, 2009, THAT DAMAGED THE ENTIRE FRONT CAP OF HER 2009 SUBARU FORESTER, WHICH WAS BOUGHT NEW AND WITH APPROXIMATELY 11, 000 MILES ON IT. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE WRECK WAS AT APPROXIMATE 35MPH. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH SUBARU THE NEXT DAY. THE COMPLAINT...

Sep 23, 2009 Air Bags Crash 11,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS IN COLLISION ON AUGUST 26, 2009, THAT DAMAGED THE ENTIRE FRONT CAP OF HER 2009 SUBARU FORESTER, WHICH WAS BOUGHT NEW AND WITH APPROXIMATELY 11, 000 MILES ON IT. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE WRECK WAS AT APPROXIMATE 35MPH. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH SUBARU THE NEXT DAY. THE COMPLAINT...

Aug 4, 2009 Power Train 2,000 mi

BOUGHT THE 2009 FORESTER IN DECEMBER 08. DROVE FINE FOR THE FIRST TWO MONTHS. THEN IT STARTED TO LAG IN ITS SHIFTING. IF I WAS ABOUT TO STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE LIGHT CHANGED, I PUT MY FOOT BACK ON THE GAS AND CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE SO I GIVE IT MORE GAS AND THEN IT KICKS IN HARD ALMOST CAUSING AN ...

Aug 4, 2009 Power Train 2,000 mi

BOUGHT THE 2009 FORESTER IN DECEMBER 08. DROVE FINE FOR THE FIRST TWO MONTHS. THEN IT STARTED TO LAG IN ITS SHIFTING. IF I WAS ABOUT TO STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE LIGHT CHANGED, I PUT MY FOOT BACK ON THE GAS AND CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE SO I GIVE IT MORE GAS AND THEN IT KICKS IN HARD ALMOST CAUSING AN ...

Jul 23, 2009 Power Train 1,400 mi

UNEXPLAINED ENGINE ACCELERATION. STARTED VEHICLE IN A PARKED POSITION, WAS PREPARING TO PULL OUT, ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO TOP RPM AND WAS SURGING. STILL IN NEUTRAL, WHEELS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO LEFT. COULD FIND NOTHING THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS, PLACED FOOT ON BRAKE UPON HEARING THE ENGINE ACCE...

Jul 23, 2009 Power Train 1,400 mi

UNEXPLAINED ENGINE ACCELERATION. STARTED VEHICLE IN A PARKED POSITION, WAS PREPARING TO PULL OUT, ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO TOP RPM AND WAS SURGING. STILL IN NEUTRAL, WHEELS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO LEFT. COULD FIND NOTHING THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS, PLACED FOOT ON BRAKE UPON HEARING THE ENGINE ACCE...

Jul 10, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 3,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING SOUND. THE ENGINE WENT TO IDEL. THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHIC...

Jul 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING SOUND. THE ENGINE WENT TO IDEL. THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHIC...

Jul 10, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 3,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING SOUND. THE ENGINE WENT TO IDEL. THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHIC...

Jul 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING SOUND. THE ENGINE WENT TO IDEL. THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHIC...

Jun 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

2009 FORESTER BOUGHT IN JULY '08. LESS THAN A YEAR AND 20,000 MILES, THE ENGINE FAILED. I WAS DRIVING LONG DISTANCE, AND HAD STOPPED AT A SIGN WHEN I NOTICED A LOAD BANGING NOISE FROM HOOD. AS I PLACED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR DIDN'T REACT APPROPRIATELY - IT WAS SLOW. THE CAR WAS T...

Jun 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

2009 FORESTER BOUGHT IN JULY '08. LESS THAN A YEAR AND 20,000 MILES, THE ENGINE FAILED. I WAS DRIVING LONG DISTANCE, AND HAD STOPPED AT A SIGN WHEN I NOTICED A LOAD BANGING NOISE FROM HOOD. AS I PLACED PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR DIDN'T REACT APPROPRIATELY - IT WAS SLOW. THE CAR WAS T...

Jun 20, 2009 Seats

THE HEADRESTS FOR THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, PUSHING THE PERSON'S HEAD FORWARD AND CAUSING BACK ACHE. I COULD NOT DRIVE LONG DISTANCES WITH MY HEAD PUSHED FORWARD. THE REMEDY I USED WAS TO TAKE OUT THE HEADREST AND TURN IT BACKWARDS, BUT THIS MAY NOT BE SAFE IN...

Jun 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 7,064 mi

VEHICLE: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED, ON 6/20/09 I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. BEFORE OUR EXIT I CANCELED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT LEFT IT "ON". ON THE RAMP, I LET THE CAR SLOW. AT ABOUT 40 MPH I MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER INTO 'SPORT' MODE, D...

Jun 20, 2009 Electrical System 7,064 mi

VEHICLE: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED, ON 6/20/09 I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. BEFORE OUR EXIT I CANCELED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT LEFT IT "ON". ON THE RAMP, I LET THE CAR SLOW. AT ABOUT 40 MPH I MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER INTO 'SPORT' MODE, D...

Jun 20, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,064 mi

VEHICLE: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED, ON 6/20/09 I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. BEFORE OUR EXIT I CANCELED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT LEFT IT "ON". ON THE RAMP, I LET THE CAR SLOW. AT ABOUT 40 MPH I MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER INTO 'SPORT' MODE, D...

Jun 20, 2009 Power Train 7,064 mi

VEHICLE: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED, ON 6/20/09 I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. BEFORE OUR EXIT I CANCELED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT LEFT IT "ON". ON THE RAMP, I LET THE CAR SLOW. AT ABOUT 40 MPH I MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER INTO 'SPORT' MODE, D...

Jun 20, 2009 Seats

THE HEADRESTS FOR THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, PUSHING THE PERSON'S HEAD FORWARD AND CAUSING BACK ACHE. I COULD NOT DRIVE LONG DISTANCES WITH MY HEAD PUSHED FORWARD. THE REMEDY I USED WAS TO TAKE OUT THE HEADREST AND TURN IT BACKWARDS, BUT THIS MAY NOT BE SAFE IN...

Jun 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 7,064 mi

VEHICLE: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED, ON 6/20/09 I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. BEFORE OUR EXIT I CANCELED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT LEFT IT "ON". ON THE RAMP, I LET THE CAR SLOW. AT ABOUT 40 MPH I MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER INTO 'SPORT' MODE, D...

Jun 20, 2009 Electrical System 7,064 mi

VEHICLE: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED, ON 6/20/09 I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. BEFORE OUR EXIT I CANCELED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT LEFT IT "ON". ON THE RAMP, I LET THE CAR SLOW. AT ABOUT 40 MPH I MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER INTO 'SPORT' MODE, D...

Jun 20, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,064 mi

VEHICLE: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED, ON 6/20/09 I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. BEFORE OUR EXIT I CANCELED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT LEFT IT "ON". ON THE RAMP, I LET THE CAR SLOW. AT ABOUT 40 MPH I MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER INTO 'SPORT' MODE, D...

Jun 20, 2009 Power Train 7,064 mi

VEHICLE: 2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED, ON 6/20/09 I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. BEFORE OUR EXIT I CANCELED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT LEFT IT "ON". ON THE RAMP, I LET THE CAR SLOW. AT ABOUT 40 MPH I MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER INTO 'SPORT' MODE, D...

Jun 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE AT 4,000 MILES ON FORESTER TURBO. LOUD ENGINE BANGING ON ROAD TRIP LEAD TO THE NEED FOR A COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. DEALER SAID THAT CONTAMINATED METAL FORGING LEAD TO WEAK ENGINE COMPONENTS. *TR

Jun 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE AT 4,000 MILES ON FORESTER TURBO. LOUD ENGINE BANGING ON ROAD TRIP LEAD TO THE NEED FOR A COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. DEALER SAID THAT CONTAMINATED METAL FORGING LEAD TO WEAK ENGINE COMPONENTS. *TR

May 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,131 mi

1. GREASY FILM ON WINDSHIELD, COULD NOT SEE WELL TO DRIVE, FILM CANNOT BE WIPED OFF. CANNOT BE CLEANED OFF WITH NORMAL HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ONLY INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS. FILM EXPANDS TO GET ON ALL THE GLASS & MATERIALS IN THE CAR, INCLUDING THE REAR HATCH. FILM IS MORE VISIBLE AT NIGHT & WHEN THE AMBI...

May 14, 2009 Visibility 6,131 mi

1. GREASY FILM ON WINDSHIELD, COULD NOT SEE WELL TO DRIVE, FILM CANNOT BE WIPED OFF. CANNOT BE CLEANED OFF WITH NORMAL HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ONLY INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS. FILM EXPANDS TO GET ON ALL THE GLASS & MATERIALS IN THE CAR, INCLUDING THE REAR HATCH. FILM IS MORE VISIBLE AT NIGHT & WHEN THE AMBI...

May 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,131 mi

1. GREASY FILM ON WINDSHIELD, COULD NOT SEE WELL TO DRIVE, FILM CANNOT BE WIPED OFF. CANNOT BE CLEANED OFF WITH NORMAL HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ONLY INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS. FILM EXPANDS TO GET ON ALL THE GLASS & MATERIALS IN THE CAR, INCLUDING THE REAR HATCH. FILM IS MORE VISIBLE AT NIGHT & WHEN THE AMBI...

May 14, 2009 Visibility 6,131 mi

1. GREASY FILM ON WINDSHIELD, COULD NOT SEE WELL TO DRIVE, FILM CANNOT BE WIPED OFF. CANNOT BE CLEANED OFF WITH NORMAL HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ONLY INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS. FILM EXPANDS TO GET ON ALL THE GLASS & MATERIALS IN THE CAR, INCLUDING THE REAR HATCH. FILM IS MORE VISIBLE AT NIGHT & WHEN THE AMBI...

Apr 3, 2009 Visibility 3,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WERE STUCK UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND LOOSE BOLTS WERE DISCOVERED, WHICH NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORME...

Apr 3, 2009 Visibility 3,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WERE STUCK UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND LOOSE BOLTS WERE DISCOVERED, WHICH NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORME...

Apr 1, 2009 Seats

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD REST IN THE VEHICLE WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND UNSAFE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD REST WAS SO FAR FORWARD, THAT IT HELD HIS/HER DOWN. THE CONSUMER HAD TO LOOK OUT OF THE TOP OF HIS/HER EYES TO SEE AHEAD. THE CONSUM...

Apr 1, 2009 Seats

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD REST IN THE VEHICLE WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND UNSAFE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD REST WAS SO FAR FORWARD, THAT IT HELD HIS/HER DOWN. THE CONSUMER HAD TO LOOK OUT OF THE TOP OF HIS/HER EYES TO SEE AHEAD. THE CONSUM...

Feb 10, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 650 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS SUDDEN, AGGRESSIVE, AND FORCEFUL ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER IMMEDIATELY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE DRIVER PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO PARK, BUT THE VEH...

Feb 10, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 650 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS SUDDEN, AGGRESSIVE, AND FORCEFUL ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER IMMEDIATELY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE DRIVER PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO PARK, BUT THE VEH...

Jan 19, 2009 Structure 600 mi

THE SUBARU MOONROOF SYSTEM ROOF CAVITY IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO THE ELEMENTS, THERE IS NO CONTAINMENT OF RAIN WATER, LEAVES, OR ANY OTHER DEBRIS- LIKE INSECTS AND SMALL ANIMALS THAT CAN ALL END UP DOWN BETWEEN THE HEADLINER AND INTERIOR WALLS AND THE OUTSIDE BODY. THIS CAN RESULT IN ALL KINDS OF MOLDS ...

Jan 19, 2009 Structure 600 mi

THE SUBARU MOONROOF SYSTEM ROOF CAVITY IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO THE ELEMENTS, THERE IS NO CONTAINMENT OF RAIN WATER, LEAVES, OR ANY OTHER DEBRIS- LIKE INSECTS AND SMALL ANIMALS THAT CAN ALL END UP DOWN BETWEEN THE HEADLINER AND INTERIOR WALLS AND THE OUTSIDE BODY. THIS CAN RESULT IN ALL KINDS OF MOLDS ...

Dec 8, 2008 Electrical System 4,615 mi

IGNITION DOESN'T RECOGNIZE VALET KEY, "SECURITY" LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON, KEY WON'T TURN AND CAR WON'T START. *TR

Dec 8, 2008 Electrical System 4,615 mi

IGNITION DOESN'T RECOGNIZE VALET KEY, "SECURITY" LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON, KEY WON'T TURN AND CAR WON'T START. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,610 mi

AT 9610 MILES MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTERS ENGINE FAILED. THE FAILURE CAME; AS BEST I COULD TELL; IN ABOUT 20MILES OF OPERATION. ENGINE STARTED TO SOUND LOUDER FROM CABIN. IF I WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE DOOR OPEN THE NOISE WAS VERY LOAD MULTI TONE METAL BANGING EMANATING FROM ENGINE B...

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,610 mi

AT 9610 MILES MY 2009 SUBARU FORESTERS ENGINE FAILED. THE FAILURE CAME; AS BEST I COULD TELL; IN ABOUT 20MILES OF OPERATION. ENGINE STARTED TO SOUND LOUDER FROM CABIN. IF I WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE DOOR OPEN THE NOISE WAS VERY LOAD MULTI TONE METAL BANGING EMANATING FROM ENGINE B...

May 23, 2008 Power Train 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH, THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION REVVED UP TO APPROXIMATELY 4000 RPM'S AND SEEMED AS IF IT WOULD SURGE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED 85% OF THE TIME. THE DEALER ALSO DUPLICATED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE DEALER THAT THEY WOULD WRITE...

May 23, 2008 Power Train 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER. WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH, THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION REVVED UP TO APPROXIMATELY 4000 RPM'S AND SEEMED AS IF IT WOULD SURGE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED 85% OF THE TIME. THE DEALER ALSO DUPLICATED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE DEALER THAT THEY WOULD WRITE...