| Issue ID | 1725998 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11397114 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 20/02/21 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is a 2017 forrester. The battery keeps repeatedly dying. For example: had to jump in last night, drove it for 45 minutes to ensure it should be charged back up. It was in our garage last night - and today, it won't start and we can't jump it either. Awaiting a tow truck. This battery has required a jump at least 5 times in the last six months. And there is nothing wrong with the battery. Talking to multiple subaru owners reveals this is a common issue - one subaru 'solves' by putting in a new battery (at my cost) and then it will die too. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DOYLESTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJGTC9HHXXXXXX |
| 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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