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JF1SG65684H••••••2004 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2004 Subaru FORESTER build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
179on the model
52builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 2Electrical System 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJun 2019
Hello, this is the second 04 subaru forester I have owned that has a faulty solder airbag connection causing the airbag light to be on and likely disabling some or all of the airbag system. That is very high likelihood that most of these 03-04 vehicles are affected. Why is there…
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2016
Car leaks fuel profusely from fuel line near engine block when running during cold weather temperatures below 20 degrees fahrenheit
SuspensionJul 2016
The contact owns a 2004 subaru forester. While driving 5 mph making a left turn, the front passenger wheel turned in the opposite position and caused the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent garage lot where it was diagnosed that the control arm was corroded…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2014
Fuel and exhaust line leaks in cold weather. Over the initial three day period - day one children complained of headaches, day two driver experienced severe headache and nausea but did not realize it was due to fuel leak. Day three cabin filled with overpowering fumes coming…
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2011
Accelerator took off at high RPM and continued at high RPM even in park. Fortunately, I noticed that lifting my foot off the accelerator did not slow the car when driving in low traffic conditions at less than 40 mph and was able to overcome acceleration with braking with…
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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 JF1SG65684H711494 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.