| Issue ID | 976455 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10509051 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/04/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2012 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems. *smd the consumer stated unless he drove the vehicle regularly, or started it and let the engine idle, the complex of electric circuits would run down the battery to a no start and shortly thereafter, all systems would be dead. The consumer stated sellers admitted to the problem and the service department recommended driving the vehicle and running the engine more often. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | HANCOCK, NH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/03/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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