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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF2SJABC2GH••••••2016 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Subaru FORESTER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
400on the model
117builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSuspension 3Structure 2Power Train 2Wheels 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashApr 2024
I was driving very slowly in a long line of traffic due to a sudden downpour of hail, ice pellets, and frozen rain which blanketed the road in white. Suddenly, without warning, my 2016 Subaru Forester accelerated and veered to the right and into a grove of trees doing extensive…
SuspensionAug 2026
We purchased a used car for my [XXX] daughter on August 4th. Of this year. On her trip to [XXX] on XXX., appoximently 5pm, the drivers side rear wheel fell off, causing damage to the wheel, lugs, shocks, caliper and tire. She was able to pull over into a parking lot, where a…
Electrical SystemMar 2021
In spite of careful maintenance and use I have had at least 7 instances where the battery had died. In 4 of those instances I was able to jump start the car and continue using it. In 3 instances I was unable to jump start it, so I had to remove and replace the battery 3 times…
Power TrainApr 2019
The contact owns a 2016 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of park after the engine was turned off. The failure occurred every time the contact parked the vehicle and removed the key from the ignition. Also, the check engine warning indicator…
SuspensionNov 2024
When the car accelerates to around 70 mph, the right front side starts to shake and vibrate, giving the impression of driving on a bumpy road. The issue becomes noticeably worse when changing lanes to the right. Both wheel alignment and tire balancing have been checked and found…
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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 JF2SJABC2GH454024 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.