NHTSA Complaint #11488034 — 2019 SUBARU FORESTER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11488034
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 8, 2022
Date Filed	October 5, 2022
Mileage	47,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH the RBD warning light stated off, as well as the Lane Keep, Eyesight, ABS off, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated he noticed that several unknown safety features became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the gasket for the heater control valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were not available at the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and a voicemail was left. The failure mileage was 47,500.

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