| Issue ID | 1338055 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10929415 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/11/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Blown head gasket. 2007 subaru forester 2. 5xt. 54k miles. Problem presented itself violently as i was driving on freeway. Suddenly engine temp-gauge fluctuates and starts to rise. Pull over, coolant is forcefully exiting overflow tank. Shut car down, temp gauge drops quickly. No external signs of leaking coolant with subsequent refill and testing. After coolant warms up (3 minutes idle) coolant begins to violently exit radiator cap (when off) or overflow tank. Exhaust very sooty. Shakes my confidence in subaru and their engineering to have a head gasket blow this early. Subaru coolant conditioner is a re-branded stop-leak. Was looking at the new brz, now i will not be buying and do not recommend subaru unless manufacturer acknowledges and makes an effort to remedy the situation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TORRANCE, CA |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG69697HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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