NHTSA Complaint #11427206 — 2018 SUBARU FORESTER UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11427206
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 22, 2021
Date Filed	July 30, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

The AC System has failed, most likely the compressor at 76,000 miles. This problem is widespread across Subaru models 2017 & 2018 and repairs cost at around $1,500.00. For a less than 3 year old, very maintained car components should not be failing this soon. Having no working AC is a safety hazard to be in while driving in 100+ degree weather and also the windshield will fog over because moisture is not being taken out of the air now.

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