| Issue ID | 1717422 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11387974 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 13/01/21 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicles driver seat rail has become loose causing seat to slightly move when laying back.. Could be hazardous while driving.. At initial take off, acceleration jerks, acceleration is not smooth, after slightly pressing on the acceleration pedal, i have to sometimes brake because acceleration is jerky and rough. I just purchased this pre-owned 2018 subaru forester with 14k miles and it is already blowing smoke at start up. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE ELSINORE, CA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJGWC8JHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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