2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,333 miles

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problem #3

Jan 042025

Forester

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after the vehicle had been parked in the parking garage for six days, the contact became aware that the front windshield had developed a 12-inch crack across the middle bottom. The contact stated that there were no objects that could have caused that crack near or around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure with the front windshield was common for the year, make, and model, but had not provided a specific cause for the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #2

Jan 022024

Forester

  • 65,000 miles
******* delete voq ******* this complaint is being marked for deletion because it is requested by the consumer that they wish to have it removed. Djr ******* delete voq *******

- Waterford, CT, USA

problem #1

Oct 272019

Forester

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. While at a stop light, the front windshield defroster was activated and, moments later, the front windshield suddenly cracked. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Green Mountain Falls, CO, USA