10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,075 miles

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2013 Subaru Forester electrical problems

electrical problem

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2013 Subaru Forester Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 232021

Forester

  • 124,150 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I understand that there was a recall for this vehicle that claims to be repaired- the ignition turning off while driving. This happened a few minutes ago while driving 65+ on the freeway and we were almost hit by an 18 wheeler because of it. Zero power whatsoever. I was able to put it in neutral and turn the key a few times and restart it. Afterwards, the check engine, stability control, tire pressure, seatbelt lights are all on, cruise control is flashing (I don't use cruise). I don't know how the included picture helps. I feel like this issue was either absolutely not addressed, or if it was, the repair has definitely failed. Either way, I need to know what I should do because this is my only vehicle, my kids have to ride in it and I can't trust it not to kill everyone now.

- League City, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 132014

Forester

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle several times when a burning odor became present. The contact then noticed that the rear driver's side of the vehicle was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire, and a police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot and was not inspected or repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 10,000.

- Mitchell, NE, USA

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