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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JF1SG63698H714723 · Checked Sep 15, 2026
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JF1SG63698H•••••• 2008 Subaru FORESTER

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42on the model
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Most reported Wheels 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Vehicle Speed Control Mar 2010
The contact owns a 2008 subaru forester. While driving 7 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle would not slow down. He shifted into neutral and although the rpms increased, it eventually idled back to normal. The vehicle was taken…
Wheels Sep 2009
Bearings and hub assembly - road noise from rear of auto 65k miles, changed to new tires 70.5k road noise continued from rear, had the car examine by subaru technician 71k and estimate bearings and hub assembly likely pitted or scorned

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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 JF1SG63698H714723 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.