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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF2SJAEC3HH••••••2017 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2017 Subaru FORESTER build (15 vs 4).
15on this build
568on the model
128builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 4Visibility/wiper 4Electrical System 3Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMay 2026
My windshield cracked significantly after shutting the passenger side door. I chalked that up to maybe a possible chip was put under stress, until a few months later, my driver's side window burst spontaneously right in front of my eyes as I was shutting the trunk door. The…
Visibility/wiperJan 2024
Right side of windshield had a small crack. Illinois law can’t drive with a cracked windshield. Called Subaru they don’t fix windshield problems. Appointment at Safelite on 1/23/24 crack had gotten bigger they cannot repair now have to replace windshield. Appointment on 1/25/24…
Electrical SystemOct 2023
The Occupant Detection System (ODS) has failed in this 2017 Subaru Forester. The dealership tried replacing the wiring harness under a previous recall but it did not fix the problem. The ODS does not correctly identify when a passenger is seated in the passenger seat and…
WheelsJan 2023
I believe this is my 3rd or 4th lug stud that's sheared off when removing. I believe it happened at the dealer once and the tire shop I have the tires rotated at two or three times in the last couple of years. This worries me that they may be weak and could potentially break,…
SteeringFeb 2019
The power failed in traffic on city streets without warning while driving and almost caused an accident. It first happened when my wife was driving in traffic and it happened to me also in traffic who was about to make a turn.the car is very dangerous to drive. Took it to a…
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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 JF2SJAEC3HH412765 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.