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2012 Subaru FORESTER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1582640
Internal NHTSA #	11232174
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2012
File date	01/04/19
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased vehical 3-4 months ago w/ 86k miles. Oil leaks in head gasket ( quart every 6 weeks.. Researched this and turns out this is a very common problem from 1999- 2013. On all foresters. Manufacturer used more sealant and less gasket on that engine. Why wasn't this recalled?? Easily verified via tube or internet. The other issue is lower control arm bushings worn out at 86k miles. Steering is very un stable.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	86000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PHOENIX, AZ
VIN pattern	JF2SHAEC3CHXXXXXX
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?
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No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	10
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Type of child seat code
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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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2012 Subaru FORESTER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Subaru FORESTER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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