| Issue ID | 1507212 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142168 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 14/08/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Failed oil consumption test ,engine had to be replaced . I have the same problem with my second subaru forester 2011 its engine had to be replaced too. In both cars i found the problems accidentally when i took the2011 to hve new tiers i asked them to check oil level found no oil on the stick filled it with 3 bottels of oil before i drove it to the dealer i feel that they should recall all forester also i was not end a notice that they extended the warranty for this problem. Now they offer me 1000$ to apply for buying new subaru |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69324 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BARBERTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | JF2SHABC9DHXXXXXX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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