NHTSA Complaint #11426384 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11426384
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 25, 2021
Date Filed	July 25, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

I parked in the parking lot yesterday afternoon. But when I try to start my car this morning, the battery dead！I just bought this new Subaru three months with 5000 miles. Very disappointed.

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