| Issue ID | 1390302 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11003834 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 17/06/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I filed two earlier complaints but failed to record the complaint # on the first one. The second one is #11003831. The problem concerns engine stall at highway speeds. It occurred to me on two separate occasions (july 2016 salina, ks and 6/17/17 on i-44 okla turnpike near claremore. Both times i was going about 70 mph, cruise control was on and the a/c. Couldn't restart the car. Had it towed to tulsa dealership. Mechanic said it was bad/dirty gasoline. The torque converter on the cvt transmissions apparently may also be a cause. Forbes mag recently did a article on this problem. My car year/model was included in the article, which also mentioned that federal regulators have received 100 complaints from consumers. I don't know if i will receive a letter from subaru or what my next step is. I plan on showing the forbes article to my local dealership, but i don't know if that will force any action. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROKEN ARROW, OK |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJGDC8FHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 70 |
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