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2004 Subaru FORESTER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	509557
Internal NHTSA #	10095404
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2004
File date	01/09/04
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The vehicle's transmission made noise while driving. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined that he vehicle was operating as designed. The consumer would like to return the vehicle and receive a refund for the purchase price. *nm the consumer stated that the engine is making a high pitch whining noise. The consumer was told that the noise is from the reduction gear teeth transmission and was normal. The consumer also experienced problems with her 1998 subaru forrester the consumer experienced overheating and engine damage. A faulty thermostat caused the overheating. An initial test show carbon monoxide indicating probable damage to the sleeves between the pistons and cylinders, which would require replacement of the short block. Overheated cams are warped due to the heat.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	MILL VALLEY, CA
VIN pattern	JF1SG65694HXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	01/02/98
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Date of manufacture
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Type of restraint
Dealer's name	BIANCO CADILLAC
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	CORTE MADERA
Dealer's state code	CA
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2004 Subaru FORESTER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru FORESTER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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