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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JF2SKAJCXMH453889 · Checked Sep 26, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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JF2SKAJCXMH•••••• 2021 Subaru FORESTER

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204on the model
71builds in total
Most reported Visibility/wiper 2 Forward Collision Avoidance 1 Electrical System 1

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Electrical System Dec 2024
My dealer diagnosed issues with my car as: the gasket around my sunroof failed and allowed water to infiltrate the cabin and the electrical system over time. This caused corrosion in the electrical harness, which caused battery failure, failure of the adaptive headlight system,…
Visibility/wiper Oct 2021
Rock damage to windshield. Subaru advises to replace with OEM glass to guarantee safety systems operate correctly making this a safety issue. The problem is that Subaru windshields are back ordered. There are two problems here. First, Subaru windshields are very susceptible to…
Visibility/wiper May 2021
The windshield cracked at 1,700 miles, while parked. The car had no visible chips/cracks and is brand new. After researching, it is apparently a common defect with the Subaru windshield. Crack is comparable to photos of other Subaru Forester owners. Seems that Subaru should…

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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 JF2SKAJCXMH453889 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.