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JF2SH6DC6AH••••••2010 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2010 Subaru FORESTER build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
237on the model
71builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 2Seats 2Engine 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineOct 2021
I bought a 2010 Subaru Forester vehicle on 05/22/2021 from AutoFair Subaru dealer at 503 Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832. The car engine was making noises from the day 1 of this purchase. I reported this to the dealership but they denied the facts. Rather they said that I did not…
SeatsAug 2019
Driver's seat front left corner bracket appears to have broken. When power seat is movers to front of seat raised, the left side sags and is unsupported; will not stay in up position when any pressure/weight is applied to seat. Unsure when this occurred, noticed it for first…
Service BrakesFeb 2013
We were driving on a level interstate highway. A noise began. It was like we were on coarse pavement. I pulled over thinking there was a flat tire. Instead the front right brake was overheated and seizing. We completed our trip at greatly reduced speed because this occurred at…
StructureJan 2013
Besides corrosion of brakes in recent recall, body paint behind each wheel is corroding since 2013. Furthermore, subaru issued the brake corrosion recall letter #1 to a company that is not the registered owner!!!
EngineJan 2019
Left side head gasket leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold. Subaru faulty head gaskets. Something needs to be done about the faulty head gaskets. Only 85000 miles on the engine
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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 JF2SH6DC6AH718455 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.