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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF2SJAGC6JH••••••2018 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2018 Subaru FORESTER build (15 vs 4).
15on this build
479on the model
107builds in total
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 4Visibility 2Suspension 2Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
Lane DepartureFeb 2024
Component: EyeSight Camera motherboard failure due to cold weather (Code B28B3). Possibly an improper conformal coating that is susceptible to cracking or building moisture which then freezes and cracks components of the camera system. Safety Concern: It appears this is common…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2024
The ignition key gets stuck from time to time and will not turn all the way to off, which means it cannot be pulled out. When this happens, I have to turn the car back on and off, move the gear away from park and then back to park, and then try again to remove the ignition key.…
SuspensionSep 2023
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Lower control arm bushings are worn out. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle starts to wobble and vibrate violently when driving above 70 mph,…
Fuel SystemJun 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact pulled over, stopped, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. After the vehicle was started, smoke started coming from the vehicle while several…
WheelsApr 2021
The tire pressure sensor came on and even after the tires were checked and correct air was put in the sensor would not go off. We took it to the dealer and they said it would cost $170.00 to replace one of the tire pressure sensors they said were faulty. Neither my warranty or…
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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 JF2SJAGC6JH612140 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.