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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF1SG656X3H••••••2003 Subaru FORESTER
That is about average for the 2003 Subaru FORESTER — 4 complaints per build across 40 builds.
6on this build
152on the model
40builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Seats 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionMar 2017
The contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. While driving at a low speed, a loud noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact found no damage. Upon re-entering the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to…
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2014
In freezing weather a very strong smell of gasoline fills the car. I have young children that ride in this vehicle and it's a health and safety hazard
Fuel SystemOct 2012
There's a noxious smell of gasoline entering the cabin during cold weather. It dissipates when driving, but comes right back when idle. This went away during the summer, but has returned for the winter of 2013/14
Air BagsNov 2007
Air bag light would come on and stay on for a few days and then go off. This condition would occur at random, with no warning. Finally the light stayed on long enough for me to get it to the dealer. Subaru dealer indicated that the wiring harness under the driver's seat for the…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2014
Very strong gas smell in vehicle cabin during cold weather
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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 JF1SG656X3H705873 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.