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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF2SH64639H••••••2009 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2009 Subaru FORESTER build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
154on the model
59builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 2Engine 2Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2023
Fuel tank leak * Could have exploded or caught fire * Confirmed at independent service center * Inspected by independent service center * Check engine light and gas tank icon on dash. Appeared 1/31/2023 This car has had so many recalls and has been a problem for a long time. We…
SuspensionJan 2018
Engine squeeking, hood pops up, skips gears, brakes schreetch, electrical lights all on, window fell down, leaks horribly, heat and air alternate, concern for family safety. Dealer guaranteed verified all safe, clear car fax, and subaru service verified many major safety issues…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2014
Car ran out of oil. There was no warning light, until car died on the side of the road, then low oil light came on. I had been mostly keeping up with my oil changes, and was only a few thousand miles over recommended limits. Engine seized and had to be towed. My mechanic tried…
Service BrakesAug 2014
Regarding: subaru recall campaign wqk-47 / NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 / july 2014. The remedy for this recall is inspection and testing of the brake lines. If there is no active brake fluid leak at the time of inspection, the lines/connections will be sprayed with anti-corrosion…
Fuel SystemJun 2009
Vehicle: 2009 subaru forester limited, on 6/20/09 I experienced an incident of unintended acceleration. Cruise control was on. Before our exit I canceled the cruise control but left it "on". On the ramp, I let the car slow. At about 40 mph I moved the shift lever into 'sport'…
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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 JF2SH64639H746848 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.