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2009 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1198622
Internal NHTSA #	10733435
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2009
File date	22/06/15
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This past april, i purchased a 2009 subaru forester from byers subaru and eagerly anticipated the ownership experience subaru promises and proudly bases its reputation. Contrary to the subaru promise, my experience over the first 3 months has been a nightmare. Prior to the purchase, i had committed to having the scheduled maintenance performed by the dealer and did. The first service was performed within a few weeks of purchase ($700). A month later the vehicle stopped running and required a tow to a texas subaru dealership. Initial thoughts were a timing belt failure. $600 dollars later, i was told that the timing belt pulley had failed and would require extensive engine repairs or an engine replacement ($2500 to $6000). The timing belt was not due to be replaced for another 10,000 miles. Due to the high repair cost and the fact that the damage occurred within a short period of time after purchase, i reached out to subaru america for assistance with the repair. Subaru committed to 50% reimbursement of the initial $600 dealer charge. I approached byers subaru with the same request for the same reason and was informed by a manager, that it was not their problem and that
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	89000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	POWELL, OH
VIN pattern	JF2SH63699HXXXXXX
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
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Vehicle speed	65
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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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2009 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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