NHTSA — Steering Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
118,360 miles

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2005 Subaru Forester steering problems

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2005 Subaru Forester Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 272015

Forester

  • 80,000 miles

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Left front control arm broke in 2 exactly as predicted by the recall notice. Subaru said the recall had been completed, meaning they spread some rust inhibitor on it at some point in the past. Their final response was that the car was too 'old' to offer any further assistance. The car has only 80K miles and nothing else on the vehicle has broke in half.

- Alden, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jun 242015

Forester

  • 156,720 miles
After a scratchy, metallic noise that appeared suddenly in the lower front, while vehicle was in motion, steering was ceased. The steering wheel was locked and the vehicle could not be controlled. This resulted in a crash. The vehicle hit a tree. Substantial damage was done to the vehicle and it was declared as a total loss.

- Kingston, NY, USA

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