10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #1

Oct 152005

Forester 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact stated since purchase of the vehicle there has been antifreeze smell. He would periodically check the reservoir, and once he noticed it was leaking. He took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined the head gasket was leaking. There was manufacturer recall wwp-99, for this problem, but when he took the vehicle to the dealership they stated there was no problem with the vehicle. They told the contact he probably filled the reservoir too high, causing the leak. The manufacturer was contacted, and suggested he keep an eye on the problem. If it persists, they will fix the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired.

- Levittown , PA, USA