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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF2SJADC0FH••••••2015 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2015 Subaru FORESTER build (14 vs 4).
14on this build
591on the model
146builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 3Power Train 3Air Bags 3Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2023
I was parking the car it suddenly accelerated jumped the curb and was heading towards the building entrance dore. I could not stop it. To avoid entering the building I turned the vehicle tight and it collided against the wall. The air bags inflated
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashDec 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while at a carwash moving forward, the vehicle accelerated up to approximately 35 MPH and crashed into the rear of a Ford Explorer. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver sustained injuries to his…
WheelsOct 2024
My wife’s 2015 Subaru Forester is reported to have a bad rear driver side wheel bearing from our mechanic. She only has 58,464 miles at the time of the incident/ diagnosis. I believe this wheel bearing has prematurely failed. We both drive normally and are not reckless. Please…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2023
On six occasions since 2020, our Subaru Forester has lost engine power at highway speeds after being driven for 2 hours on an interstate. On each occasion, we had to pull to the shoulder of the road with no engine power and restart the car. On the last three occasions it has…
Power TrainMay 2022
While attempting to make a left turn the car stalled and lost all power. The car had to be restarted and was able to drive back home. Took the car to dealership who stated it was a battery issue and a plugged air filter. NO check of the transmission was completed. This is 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 JF2SJADC0FH445964 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.