NHTSA Complaint #10053081 — 2001 SUBARU FORESTER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10053081
Vehicle	2001 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 2, 2004
Date Filed	January 13, 2004
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CT

Consumer Description

VEHICLE ENGINE SPUTTERS, SURGES AND SHAKES INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN STOPPED. SOMETIMES ACCELERATOR SIGNIFICANTLY HESITATES PROVIDE ENGINE SPEED. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING TRAFFIC OR MERGING. MECHANIC REPLACED COIL PACK, SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, PCV VALVE, ADJUSTED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. DEALER REPORTS PROBLEM UNKNOWN AND NOT UNDER WARRANTY AT 43,000 MILES

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