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2004 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1068074
Internal NHTSA #	10592747
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2004
File date	12/02/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2004 subaru forester xt had catastrophic engine and turbo failure while driving on highway. It is clear that my vehicle suffered from subaru service center negligence and a design flaw of a banjo bolt that filters oil to the turbo but easily gets clogged, shutting off oil to the turbo, causing oil deprivation to the turbo, burning out the turbo, and causing fragments to get into the engine, blowing out the engine as well. While i was spared an accident and injury, it was a close call as while i was driving i suddenly had a failure to accelerate, and very nearly was plowed in from behind by a large tractor trailer truck. My car now requires a complete replacement of engine and turbo, costing in excess of $7,000. I have decided to sell the vehicle rather than bearing the huge expense required to repair. The issue with this banjo bolt and subaru turbo / engines of this era are well documented on the internet automobile forums and in social media. Subaru should compensate owners for devaluing their cars, and should have a recall before more drivers are harmed or killed.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	76485
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SCARSDALE, NY
VIN pattern	JF1SG69694HXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	55
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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