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JF2SHADC7BH••••••2011 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2011 Subaru FORESTER build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
138on the model
75builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMar 2018
There is an oil leak in the head gasket and camshaft seal. This causes oil to drip and burn smoke. There is a fire risk to this. The cost of repairing this is extremely high. This seems to be a faulty part of all subaru foresters of this time period
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V358000(air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
EngineSep 2014
Engine began making loud knocking sound while driving on interstate. I pulled off and parked and called for tow truck. Dealer service reports the engine needs to be replaced. Vehicle has only 63,000 miles and gets regular maintenance. Each time I have the oil changed, the engine…
EngineJun 2013
The contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact stated that there was an excessive oil consumption after every oil change. The failure occurred on multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
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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 JF2SHADC7BH770861 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.