10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,677 miles

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problem #3

Mar 182023

Forester

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 35-38 MPH in cold weather, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle temperature was cold. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the Forward Collision Avoidance system, the Lane Keep Assist, the Auto START/STOP feature, the cruise control mode, and other unknown features no longer operable messages were displayed. Additionally, the vehicle shifted into Sport (S) mode. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the thermal control valve needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was an inch-long slice like cut in the front passenger's seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure via mail. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 012020

Forester

  • miles
I have physical bipolar knee and legs cross I M 5ft 11 and weight 290llbs. I been contact mobilityworks and can they put seat jackers anc extension seat back they can't do I M so frustrating search someone handle welding to put more seat jackers and I cannot trade because lost value I M so [xxx] angry parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Lakewood, NJ, USA

problem #1

Dec 292019

Forester

  • 30 miles
When driving the driver heated seat puts out low heat even if the switch is in the off position. At 15 minutes sitting, heat can be felt on the buttocks skin and caused minor skin burn at around 30 minutes.

- Fort Washington, MD, USA