4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,340 miles

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problem #1

Nov 032003

Forester 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,340 miles
Unsafe original equipment jack provided with 1999 Subaru Forester L and in all likelhood with subsequent models. When attempting to change a flat on a level street, the jack bent and collapsed, causing the wheel to return to the pavement. Fortunately, no harm was done, but this jack might cause bodily and property damage in the future, if it has not already done so in the past.

- Austin, TX, USA

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