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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF2SJAECXJH••••••2018 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2018 Subaru FORESTER build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
481on the model
107builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 5Visibility 1Steering 1Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainOct 2023
On October 3, 2023, I purchased a used 2018 Subaru Forester (VIN: [XXX] ) from Hengxin Auto Group, 210 39th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, for about $19,500 including tax and fees. The dealer stated the mileage was 65,800 and printed that number on the contract. However, both the…
Air BagsAug 2023
The malfunction identified in NHTSA campaign number 19V701 has been continually malfunctioning again, beginning about a year ago. This is happening within a relatively short time after it was supposedly fixed. (Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98). It is the exact same…
SteeringNov 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat was extremely hot. Additionally, air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the taillights were inoperable. While his wife was driving at an undetermined…
VisibilityJun 2020
The contact owns a 2018 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the passenger's side window shattered without warning or impact. There were no injuries reported. An independent mechanic replaced the window provided through the insurance company. The dealer…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2017
Sun glare that blinds the driver when sun reflects off the sound system screen while driving
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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 JF2SJAECXJH541897 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.