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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JF2SKAPC9KH559240 · Checked Oct 29, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 15

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JF2SKAPC9KH•••••• 2019 Subaru FORESTER

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2019 Subaru FORESTER build (15 vs 8).

15on this build
830on the model
110builds in total
Most reported Visibility/wiper 7 Engine 2 Forward Collision Avoidance 2 Power Train 2

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Power Train Jun 2023
Was driving in the right-hand lane on the interstate with the cruise control set, went to change lanes as I was approaching a slower moving semi truck going up an incline. Cruise control deactivated with no inputs from myself. Vehicle began to decelerate. Looked at instrument…
Engine Nov 2022
TCV valve failed and as a result RAB and Eyesight were disabled. The TCV has a known defective design and there is a bulletin about it. MC-10208664-0001 https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10208664-0001.pdf
Unknown Or Other Jul 2022
BATTERY DRAIN ISSUE: WE purchased 2 batteries within 2022, and it keeps dying. We understand there may be some type of class action lawsuit related to this issue as it seems to be fairly common
Visibility/wiper Apr 2021
Windshield cracked while parked
Visibility May 2020
Without being hit by any rocks or other objects, the windshield developed a crack while it was parked. The crack developed from the baseline of the windshield and is about 9 inches long
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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 JF2SKAPC9KH559240 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.