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2007 SUBARU FORESTER in Berkeley CA
Experienced accelerator sticking on my 2007 Subaru Forester when backing up vehicle; had to jam hard on brakes before my vehicle stopped a few inches from vehicle behind.read more / reply »
2004 SUBARU IMPREZA in illinois
the noise is a bad strut, replace both and problem is solved.
2005 SUBARU OUTBACK
This is a known issue which I too have experience. The system needs an update. I did research and found others with the problem online. My mechanic at the dealer knew nothing of it and only found it when I told him it was documented elsewh...
2007 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA in Fairfax, VA
2007 subaru b9 tribeca with sudden acceleration. consumer states that the dealer still cannot diagnose what is causing this problem. the consumer stated the vehicle also had an electrical problem. the consumer has since donated the vehi...
2007 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA in Fairfax, VA
2007 subaru b9 tribeca with sudden acceleration. consumer states that the dealer still cannot diagnose what is causing this problem. the consumer stated the vehicle also had an electrical problem. the consumer has since donated the vehi...
2004 SUBARU IMPREZA in Philadelphia Pa, PA
My 2004 subaru wrx sti has a fuel odor in the cabin when the car is started in moderately cool temperatures. the problem is described in odi resume pe 04-002. the manufacturer says the problem occurs in very cold temperatures and stops quic...
2002 SUBARU IMPREZA in Slippery Rock, PA
On cold mornings there is a tremendous gasoline smell in side the car. this seems to only happen when the car has sat overnight and when the overnight temp goes below 35f. gas can be smelled in the engine bay and what looks like gas can be ...
2005 SUBARU BAJA in Colchester, VT
Drive shaft failure/. started making horrible sound. next thing i know drive shaft comes out!!!! traveling 70 mph on the highway. almost died when i lost control of the vehicle. '05 suburu baja w/ 90,000 miles on it. very scary event!!!! th...
2002 SUBARU IMPREZA in Salt Lake Tahoe, CA
Tl contact owns a 2002 subaru impreza. the contact noticed a strong gasoline odor while the vehicle was idling. she took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the fuel line was too close to the exhaust manifold, causing fumes to ...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Fishersville, VA
On oct. 5,2007 - i was stopped at a traffic light.an illegal alien without a drivers license was looking for his cell phone and traveling at least 15-20 miles over the posted speed - slammed into the back of my car. it sent my car through t...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Fishersville, VA
On oct. 5,2007 - i was stopped at a traffic light.an illegal alien without a drivers license was looking for his cell phone and traveling at least 15-20 miles over the posted speed - slammed into the back of my car. it sent my car through t...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Fishersville, VA
On oct. 5,2007 - i was stopped at a traffic light.an illegal alien without a drivers license was looking for his cell phone and traveling at least 15-20 miles over the posted speed - slammed into the back of my car. it sent my car through t...
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA in Brookline, MA
Bought new subaru 2008 impreza outback sport wagon- passenger side frontal airbag does not turn on if passenger weighs 100-107 lbs (that is us)and only noticed wk 3 since no passenger until then. only works with heavier guys. no fix per su...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Chicopee, MA
My 98 forester had the right rear bearing changed 3 times by non dealer chain. started making noise again. when i went to subaru, the mechanic told me that it's common. he has been replacing them with legacy bearings and has not had any co...
1998 SUBARU FORESTER in Chicopee, MA
My 98 forester had the right rear bearing changed 3 times by non dealer chain. started making noise again. when i went to subaru, the mechanic told me that it's common. he has been replacing them with legacy bearings and has not had any co...
2002 SUBARU WRX in Matthews, NC
Early model year 2002 subaru imprezza wrx - exhibits a very strong raw gasoline odor when the ambient temperature is 60f or below and the engine is cold. the smell is so strong that the windows of the car must be opened in order not to get ...
2000 SUBARU LEGACY in Amherst, MA
I was driving on a dirt road when the exhaust pipe broke from in front of the muffler. the muffler was not supported by hangers in the front, dropped down and dug into the dirt. the rear of the car pole-vaulted over the muffler, leading t...
1998 SUBARU LEGACY in New Hyde Park, NY
Tl contact owns a 1998 subaru legacy. while driving 45 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. none of the air bags deployed. during the crash, the contact was forced through the windshield. the insura...
1992 SUBARU LOYALE in Talkeetna, AK
Tl contact owns a 1992 subaru loyale. the spare tire was a nokian nordman (na), size 165/80r1383q (na) mud and snow tire. the spare tire was in the trunk of the vehicle and it had 21 bulges, three inches in height in the sidewall. the ti...
1995 SUBARU LEGACY in Enumclaw, WA
Tl contact owns a 1995 subaru legacy. the vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle, size 185/70r14 tires. while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel veered from left to right and the front end of the vehicle wobbled. the contact stated that...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Alhambra, CA
Since purchasing my vehicle brand new on 7/4/05, the front passenger occupant detection system fails to activate the front airbag for passengers who are both larger and heavier than the purported cutoff of 80-pound children. the passenger ...
2007 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA in Whiting, NJ
Tl contact owns a 2007 subaru wrx (na). while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission failed as the contact attempted to shift into third gear. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by abus...
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA in Mount Prospect, IL
1. i was driving and i had my right hand firmly on the wheel. meanwhile i moved my left hand to the back side of the steering wheel. i got my middle finger stuck in the small indent (with the nut/bolt) on the driver's lefthand side on t...
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA in Mount Prospect, IL
1. i was driving and i had my right hand firmly on the wheel. meanwhile i moved my left hand to the back side of the steering wheel. i got my middle finger stuck in the small indent (with the nut/bolt) on the driver's lefthand side on t...
2006 SUBARU FORESTER in Centennial, CO
Yokohama tire blew out while turning a corner at about 10 mph. tire was original equipment and had 12,500 mile on it. had to replace all 4 tires as the 06 forrester is awd.
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA in Laguna Niguel, CA
Passenger airbag sensor stays in "off" position when my daughter - who is 5'7" and 136 lbs. - is in the seat. we have driven the car over long distances and i slammed on the brakes hard enough to employ the abs, to no avail. the sensor co...
2005 SUBARU IMPREZA in Marietta, GA
My brother was driving his 2005 wrx sti on a clear morning on dry pavement and lost control. the car slid off the shoulder of the road and then crossed back over the road where it collided sideways with a tree. the vehicle made contact wi...
2004 SUBARU FORESTER in Havertown, PA
Both rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced at 51,000 miles.
2002 SUBARU FORESTER in Nevada City, CA
In the last week, my heater started working sporadically, putting out cool air and hot air intermittently. then my temperature gauge started climbing quickly to the hot end. i turned my heater on full-blast to cool down the engine and thi...
1993 SUBARU LEGACY in Poland, ME
Two year old tires (all 4, purchased at same time) have circumferential cracks in tread grooves - tire seller says these are very abnormal and is replacing all of them. have only 20,000 miles of wear on tires rated for 80,000. no catastro...
2006 SUBARU OUTBACK in Columbus, OH
2006 subaru outback 17,500+mi. 14 mos. old rear struts [20365ag13a] have failed [leaked] vehicle is no longer safe to operate dealer & mfgr. have not identified problem request for faulty parts denied for warranty reasons.
2002 SUBARU OUTBACK in Peoria, AZ
In may of 2007, my 2002 subaru outback with 71,000 miles first began having overheating issues. i took it straight to a subaru dealer where they unplugged a radiator cap and added special coolant conditioner. 3 months later, the random ov...
2008 SUBARU LEGACY in Monson, MA
We just purchased a new 2008 subaru outback. when we brought it home and took it for a ride we discovered that at night when going down hill you can't see more than 20 feet ahead of the car we immediately stopped for fear of hitting someth...
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK in Nashua, NH
This is a 2007 outback 2.5i pzev with 5-speed manual transmission. when accelerating from a stop, the engine will bog down unless the engine is revved high prior to releasing the clutch. when it bogs down, the result is very slow accelerat...
1999 SUBARU LEGACY in Wallingford, PA
Tl contact owns a 1999 subaru legacy. while driving 2 mph, the contact released the accelerator pedal. before the brake could be applied, the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into a building. the vehicle was towed to the insurance comp...
2001 SUBARU OUTBACK in Salt Lake City, UT
Bought outback from nate wade subaru in salt lake city in nov. of 2006. i was told that nate wade performed a complete inspection of the vehicle, and was told by the salesman, bryce, that the vehicle was in good condition. after purchasin...
2005 SUBARU OUTBACK in Evart, MI
Unintended acceleration of 2005 subaru outback, manual transmission while driving on 2 occasions within 10 minutes and 5 miles of each other. first occurred in 3rd or 4th gear, with no reason to change speeds or stop, when the car suddenl...
SUBARU 64669AC260MU in Evart, MI
Unintended acceleration of 2005 subaru outback, manual transmission while driving on 2 occasions within 10 minutes and 5 miles of each other. first occurred in 3rd or 4th gear, with no reason to change speeds or stop, when the car suddenl...
SUBARU 64669AC260MU in Evart, MI
Unintended acceleration of 2005 subaru outback, manual transmission while driving on 2 occasions within 10 minutes and 5 miles of each other. first occurred in 3rd or 4th gear, with no reason to change speeds or stop, when the car suddenl...
2005 SUBARU IMPREZA in Sparks, MD
Tl contact owns a 2005 subaru impreza. while parked on an incline with the parking brake engaged, the vehicle rolled down a hill, crashed through fences, and struck a mailbox. there were no injuries. the vehicle is currently at a repair ...
2000 SUBARU OUTBACK in Pilot, VA
Experienced poor brake performance including increased stopping distance, vibration, and steering wheel shimmy. inspection of right front disc brakes showed inside brake pad worn unevenly. brake caliper is two-piston system and uneven wear...
2000 SUBARU FORESTER in Seymour, CT
2000 subaru forester with fuel problems. customer states that the dealer said the rust was not covered under warranty. dealer also told him that rust is a common problem. he would like to be reimbursed and believes subaru needs to put out a...
2000 SUBARU FORESTER in Seymour, CT
2000 subaru forester with fuel problems. customer states that the dealer said the rust was not covered under warranty. dealer also told him that rust is a common problem. he would like to be reimbursed and believes subaru needs to put out a...
2003 SUBARU FORESTER in Marina, CA
Tl contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. while performing a routine inspection and oil change, the mechanic noticed that the rotors were cracked. the mechanic replaced the rotors. the dealer and manufacturer were notified and they stated ...
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK in Cincinnati, OH
The latest incident date is shown below, the first time of the incident was in feb 07. there have been four occurrences. in each event the automobile was in heavy traffic and had been decelerating for a period of time prior to an immedia...
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA in Muncie, NY
Tl contact owns a 2008 subaru impreza. the contact stated that the engine vibrates and rumbles every time the vehicle is started. he took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that nothing was wrong. the contact also stated that the...
2007 SUBARU LEGACY in San Antonio, TX
Tl contact owns a 2007 subaru legacy. while driving 15 mph, oil leaked on the exhaust and caused a small engine fire. the dealer replaced the oil line. the failure mileage was 10,200 and current mileage was 12,500.
2002 SUBARU FORESTER in Santa Clara, CA
External coolant leak due to failure of head gaskets in engine on a 2002 subaru forester with 50,000 miles. results in coolant dripping onto exhaust system and other components resulting in strong odor. also creates possibility of low c...
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA in Wiliamsville, NY
Tl contact owns a 2007 subaru impreza. the contact stated that when shifting from fifth to fourth gear, the gears become stuck. while attempting to shift into fourth gear, the vehicle shifts into reverse. the contact heard a rattling noi...
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