NHTSA Complaint #11447721 — 2019 SUBARU FORESTER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11447721
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 31, 2021
Date Filed	January 17, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

> 5 total jump starts and 3 dead batteries requiring battery replacement since purchase 2 years ago. Total mileage currently <10k. Multiple diagnostics from dealer reported to be negative. We have been diligent about assuring no lights left on although this has been cited as a theoretical cause. Most recently, received a jump start at an airport, then driven >90 miles continuously, then was again dead after being parked after only ~<12 hours.

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