| Issue ID | 1399597 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11014756 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 21/07/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Excessive oil use between oil changes requiring adding oil. Oil light comes on unexpectedly causing driver to have to carry oil on board and to pull over to add. Should not happen in 2 year old car. Safety issue due to pulling over in bad weather, unfamiliar area. I was alone and approached by suspicious w/m while adding oil. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILLOW SPRING, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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