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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF1SF63571H••••••2001 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2001 Subaru FORESTER build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
105on the model
49builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedSeat Belts 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1Suspension 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2007
The contact owns a 2001 subaru forester. While driving 5 mph with the contact's foot off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 30 mph. She depressed the brake pedal, however, the vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was…
Fuel SystemDec 2013
In cold weather we get a strong fuel smell. The smell enters the car and gives everyone a headache. Other subaru owners we know have the same problem. Subaru knows of this problem but will not make a recall. Estimates for a fix run about $300
EngineJul 2011
Driving n on i5 highway when car made noises, pulled over & would not start again. Towed in. Was told that engine was dead. Car had just been serviced by dealer. Had to buy new engine. Subaru would not take any responsibility. Car had very low mileage & was in good shape. When…
Power TrainJan 2007
Purchased used "as is" 02/01/2007 from dealer that listed 2001 forester at $9800.00, then when I went to buy they reduced cost to $5200.00 just to move their used vehicles off lot. They did not disclose any problems and said forester went thorough vehicle inspection and vehicle…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2003
Blown head gasket causing leak of coolant at 75,000 miles on a 2001 subaru forester
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JF1SF63571H762851 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.