| Issue ID | 1538874 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11180683 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 13/02/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On february 13, 2019 my transmission fluid light started flashing, when i was driving home. I stopped to by the fluid but couldn't find out where to fill it up at and the dipstick was stuck. I was driving around 40 mph.. I took it to my mechanic and asked him to check it out. He said it wasn't the fluid that was the problem it was the transmission. Previous to this the light never flashed and when my check engine light goes on i do get i checked to see it its serious or not. Chat conversation start 76k people like this cars 7:55 pm hi, i bought a used 2007 subaru forester and it has required a couple of large repairs that you wouldn't expect. In 2015 i had to replace the oil head gasket at relatively low miles 70k and now in 2019 at 104k miles i have to replace the transmission. Is common in the subarus? Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EVANSTON, IL |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG636X7HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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