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2013 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1648181
Internal NHTSA #	11312033
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2013
File date	27/02/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	1. Cars short block is replaced 4 days ago under warranty. The temperature dropped to -20 celcius (-25 celsius with wind chill) i started the car and it is making rattling noise. Although i always warm the car by for approx 5 min like last day, yet a continuous rattling noise is there, and i have a feeling that time-to-time it shake vigorously after short block replacement by the subaru dealer. I have yet to contact the dealer for the issue. Presently vehicle is making rattling noise while stationary and all the time when in motion too. 2. Seat belt receiver for driver and passenger side and literally bad; dealer refused to replace them under warrant. Although i put a little of lithium grease then-after they are working great.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	65250
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OTTAWA, NY
VIN pattern	JF2SHCEC0DHXXXXXX
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	19/09/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	30
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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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2013 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Subaru FORESTER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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