NHTSA Complaint #10558036 — 2003 SUBARU FORESTER STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10558036
Vehicle	2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 30, 2013
Date Filed	December 31, 2013
Mileage	136,934 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

I HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED AT RAMSEY SUBARU AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTED AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. IT SEEMS MORE LIKE THE THIN CHEAP METAL IS THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME THE WARRANTY IS ONLY GOOD FOR 5 YEARS. *TR

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