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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JF2SJAGC9JH••••••2018 Subaru FORESTER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2018 Subaru FORESTER build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
475on the model
107builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 2Air Bags 2Forward Collision Avoidance 1Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsMay 2026
B1760 code for ODS AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE LIGHT FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF is On. There is a recall open for many other Subarus, same make, model & year. Safety concern for my daughter as she rides passenger. I had the problem diagnosed and documented receipt from ACS in…
SuspensionOct 2025
I was driving on the interstate when car started vibrating and making a terrible sound. Dealership advised both front lower control arm bushings were worn and had play. Had them replaced but because they are rubber technician advised this will most likely happen again. My car…
Electrical SystemOct 2022
Just had my battery replaced and it’s already dead
Unknown Or OtherSep 2021
Windowshield glass (front) has a crack (about a foot long) just by itself
Visibility/wiperApr 2020
After not driving my vehicle for 2 months due to covid I noticed I have a huge crack that grew by at least an inch a day whilst the car was in my garage. The crack started on the bottom black portion where it looks like it chipped (see photo) the windshield and has spidered from…
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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 JF2SJAGC9JH616862 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.