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JF1SG69644H••••••2004 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2004 Subaru FORESTER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
179on the model
52builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2017
Have gas smell which I cannot find that is ongoing. I did have a gas line repair on a gas pressure line that burst that was located behind the rear seat but still have an ongoing gas smell when I fill the gas tank. I see many complaint regarding gas smell for this year vehicle…
SuspensionDec 2017
12-2017; driving , straight at 40mph, state highway, right control arm snapped , almost lost control, right tire was bouncing but was able to stop. Towed car to subaru dealer , carbone, utica, ny. Contacted subaru of america case # 1-28524133057. Was directed to have dealer…
Air BagsMay 2014
The driver side front air bag light has lit up on the dashboard. It stays on every time I start the car and drive it. I have taken it to the local subaru dealer in rochester, mn (clements). They say it will cost $3000 to install a brand new air bag system. I disagree. This is an…
Power TrainJan 2014
In very cold weather (less than 10 f) the rubber gas lines leak very significant amounts of gas onto the engine and verynear the hot turbocharger. Another subaru just caught fire in the o'neill tunnel. Http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/01/27/car-fire-causes-backup-in-oneill-tunnel/
Fuel SystemJan 2011
In very cold temperatures (below freezing), the fuel line under the intake on the passenger side will occasionally leak at the connection between the rubber hose and steel line. It will drip fuel onto the engine block until it warms up. The smell of gasoline can be detected…
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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 JF1SG69644H736323 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.