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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JF2SKAUC7LH480901 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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JF2SKAUC7LH•••••• 2020 Subaru FORESTER

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Electrical System Sep 2024
Stopped at a red light at busy intersection. The Auto Stop/Start was enabled and activated when stopped at the light. When the light turned green, tried to go, but the AS/S system failed. A “No Eyesight” warning flashed and disappeared; various symbol lights blinked. Car would…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2022
The Windshield broke for no apparent reason. It’s a big crack that affects visibility. I know there is an ongoing problem with other similar suburu vehicles and is currently under a lawsuit process
Electrical System Dec 2022
Stopped at a stop light for a few minutes and when trying to move forward the car just stopped working. This happened twice
Electrical System Feb 2020
Vehicle ignition is off and in park. The safety issue occurs when the rear tailgate is left open. After 20 minutes of leaving the rear tailgate open, all the interior lights turn off correctly as a published safety feature to help prevent a dead battery upon departure. The user…

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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 JF2SKAUC7LH480901 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.