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JF2SHADC8BH••••••2011 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2011 Subaru FORESTER build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
138on the model
75builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 2Engine 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJan 2019
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called two local dealers:…
EngineDec 2017
The contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed an abnormal knocking sound in the engine. During routine inspection, the technician informed the contact that the vehicle…
Exterior LightingSep 2013
Passenger low beam light continues to burn out
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2012
I am being told by the manufacturer that the engine failed due to lack of oil changes. I changed the oil on 7/6/11 at 10,639 miles. The engine then failed at 22241 on 2/1/12. The engine holds 5.5 quarts of oil but per the manufacturer had none in it at the engine failure. How…
EngineOct 2017
My 2011 subaru forester with 65,700 miles on it is sluggish into gear when first starting. I took it to the dealer who informed me it needed a new transmission ($5500+). I think this is outrageous. I read in forbes that there was an extension of the warranty (see…
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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 JF2SHADC8BH728912 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.