3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,720 miles

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problem #1

Apr 222003

Forester 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,720 miles
Wheel lugs bolts: At 40720 miles (4/9/03) car was in Subaru dealer for rear brakes. Two lug bolts from the right rear wheel were found to be snapped and fell off in the mechanics hand. That was a week ago. Today after about 900 miles two lug bolts on the same wheel had snapped off. Dealer towed the car in for repairs.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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