NHTSA Complaint #10010304 — 2000 SUBARU FORESTER

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10010304
Vehicle	2000 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	March 3, 2003
Date Filed	March 11, 2003
Mileage	44,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

HAD TO HAVE WHEEL BEARINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR REPLACED AT ONLY 44,000 MILES ON MY 2000 SUBARU FORESTER. UPON RESEARCH HAVE FOUND WHEEL BEARINGS TO BE A DEFECTIVE COMPLAINT AMONG SUBARU FORESTER AND IMPREZA OWNERS. SOME OWNERS CLAIMING THAT WHEEL BEARINGS MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 30,000 MILES.*JB

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