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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JF2SHADC2DH446638 · Checked Sep 23, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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JF2SHADC2DH•••••• 2013 Subaru FORESTER

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2013 Subaru FORESTER build (3 vs 2).

3on this build
73on the model
40builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Air Bags 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other crash Mar 2015
Came out of a car wash and shifted from neutral to drive the subaru forester accelerated at full speed without touching any pedals. Started pumping brakes but they did nothing. Steered car thru parking lot next to car wash and side-swiped three cars and somehow managed to steer…
Engine Jun 2023
I was driving on the highway and the oil light came on as well as a ticking noise and vibration throughout the car. The engine shut off and now will not start. There is plenty of oil, gas, and the battery is charged. The engine turns when I turn the key but won't actually start…
Air Bags Mar 2019
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

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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 JF2SHADC2DH446638 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.