NHTSA Complaint #10164048 — 2001 SUBARU FORESTER
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10164048 |
| Vehicle | 2001 SUBARU FORESTER |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 86,300 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
1) GRINDING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING ESPECIALLY GOING UP HILL. 2) 4WD DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE 3) DIFFERENTIAL CAN ONLY BE REPLACED AS PART OF THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION. 4) VEHICLE ONLY HAS 86300 MILES, SEEMS LIKE A TRANSMISSION/DIFFERENTIAL SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN THAT. COST FOR REPLACEMENT OVER $3,700. *NM
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