10.0

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

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problem #3

Mar 112002

Forester

  • miles
Consumer experiences vehicle stalling.

- Allentown, PA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 072001

Forester 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermitent backfire after shifting on manual transmission Foresters. Manufacturer notified, confirmed that engine backfires but said backfiring was not a problem, hence no fix was neccessary and non would be provided. How many of you out there consider ba.

- Oakland, CA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 022002

Forester 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle does not immediately start up. Dealer has replaced ECM box, however problem still exists.. consumer stated the vehicle has overheated and seized up.

- Roan Mountain, TN, USA

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