The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact noticed extensive rust, corrosion, and holes around the front frame of the vehicle. An independent mechanic replaced the front frame, and the passenger and driver side control arms. In addition, the rear frame and driver and passenger side control arms were also inspected with the expectation that those parts had also deteriorated and may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle was included or excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 11V464000 (suspension) and was not included in NHTSA action number: PE11011 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

- Worcester, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. While driving approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and a grinding noise emitted outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that the front passenger side subframe completely rusted. In 2012, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 11V464000 (suspension) and a rustproof solution was applied to the front lower control arms. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Winooski, VT, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, it was discovered that the front passenger wheel assembly was found severely corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The front wheel assembly was replaced. The failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 183,000. Updated 7/9/12 the right side frame assembly was rusted and corroded. Updated 07/10/12

- Elizaville, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester.the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11V464000 (suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm) when the contact was advised that the front end of the sub-frame was corroded. The manufacturer advised the contact that the failure was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired for the frame issue. The failure mileage was 157,000 and current mileage was 160,000. Updated 05/08/12

- Belsano, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11V464000. (suspension: Front:control arm:lower arm) and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the repair could not be performed because the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 69,000. Updated 03/28/12 the consumer stated after contacting Subaru of America, they agreed to cover all costs associated with the repair, including the replacement of the subframe. Updated 03/30/12

- Oswego, NY, USA