10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,333 miles

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problem #3

Oct 202023

Forester

  • miles
My car randomly turns off when reducing speed. It caused an accident a few days ago. I have had multiple mechanics try to figure out the problem but the only thing that comes up on the diagnostic tool is it needed 1 coil replaced. They have all been replaced and still won't go away. The Che k engine light is on. And the car uses about a quart or more of oil everytime I fill up but has no leaks. When I reduce speed the car in traffic, around corners or to stop it constantly turns itself off. Starting it it sometimes turns itself off if I don't give it some gas at the same time. It smells like burning oil constantly.

- Belton, TX, USA

problem #2

Jan 052021

Forester

  • 117,000 miles
On two occasions when braking to a stop the engine has surged accelerating the car against the braking. This surging has caused the car to almost hit the car in front and on the other occasion caused the car to change path of travel while approaching the garage.

- Chestertown, MD, USA

problem #1

Sep 202017

Forester

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Sierra Subaru of monrovia (735 E central ave, monrovia, ca 91016, (800)-351-3188) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to pay $1,000 towards the repair cost since the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Cierra Madre, CA, USA