NHTSA Complaint #11450432 — 2017 SUBARU FORESTER

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11450432
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 4, 2022
Date Filed	February 4, 2022
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving over 60 MPH, the vehicle would shudder and produce a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the lower control arm bushing and transmission pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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