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2012 Subaru FORESTER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	976421
Internal NHTSA #	10509020
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2012
File date	01/02/13
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When turning off engine, loud rapid pinging noise from front of the car for about 20 minutes. Per subaru home office this is normal. Per manager of subaru service dept it is normal. I was told it was the guards around the catalytic converter - that they get very hot from the catalytic converter and ping as cool down. But if they are continually warping back and forth causing the pinging sound, isn't there going to be metal fatigue? When the guards don't work, is the car going to be safe to drive? I mean, i would think they are there for a reason. I have even heard the noise rolling down the driver side window at a fast food restaurant. Just want to know the car will be safe. Would love to have the annoying noise go away also. I was told all foresters do this.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
VIN pattern	JF2SHADC4CHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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2012 Subaru FORESTER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Subaru FORESTER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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