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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JF2SJABC7JH537648 · Checked Aug 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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JF2SJABC7JH•••••• 2018 Subaru FORESTER

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Most reported Visibility/wiper 4 Power Train 2 Lane Departure 2

What owners of this build wrote

Visibility/wiper Apr 2022
I found the windshield cracked for no reason
Power Train Oct 2018
On august 23, 2018, I purchased a brand new subaru forester (VIN # (xx)) from southern states automotive in raleigh, nc. On october 30, 2018, I received a notice from subaru of america stating that subaru of america is implementing a warranty extension of 10 years/100,000 miles…
Visibility/wiper Sep 2020
Encountering 2 issues: windshield was cracked and front wheel alignment caused uneven wear and tear on front tires
Visibility/wiper Sep 2020
Encountering 2 issues: windshield was cracked and front wheel alignment caused uneven wear and tear on front tires
Visibility/wiper Mar 2020
When I was driving on the highway, a small rock hit my windshield in the left corner (from the driver's perspective) of the windshield. Although the initial damage to the windshield was a small dent in the windshield (pictured below) the crack started spreading as we drove and…
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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 JF2SJABC7JH537648 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.