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2018 Subaru FORESTER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1495978
Internal NHTSA #	11128069
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2018
File date	01/12/17
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru forester. While driving over 40 mph, the vehicle shook violently and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (suburban subaru, 1821 maplelawn dr, troy, mi) where it was diagnosed that the failure was caused by a build up of dirt and debris in the wheels and wheel wells. The contact was advised to power wash the wheels and wheel wells to prevent the failure from recurring. In addition, the engine idled while the vehicle was on a slight incline. Suddenly, the engine began to rev high and the vehicle erroneously drove forward. The failure occurred as the driver was getting back into the vehicle and the accelerator pedal had not been depressed. On several occasions, while on a slight incline with the engine idling, the vehicle would suddenly roll backwards once the brake pedal was released. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who found no failures with the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failures and did not assist. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 2,500. tt consumer stated violent vibration and shaking at 45mph or greater especially in winter months with snow and mud build up. Automatic brakes slam frequently when in reverse. While at a stop sign, when car is in drive on an incline engine starts revving. Vehicle went backwards while foot was on the brake. Updated 11/19/18jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	2500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	RODCHESTER, MI
VIN pattern	JF2SJAWC2JHXXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
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Vehicle speed	40
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Dealer's name	SUBURBAN SUBARU
Dealer's telephone number	248-979-9000
Dealer's city	TROY
Dealer's state code	MI
Dealer's ZIP code	48084

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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2018 Subaru FORESTER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 Subaru FORESTER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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