NHTSA Complaint #11505406 — 2017 SUBARU FORESTER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11505406
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	February 1, 2023
Date Filed	February 3, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

Constant battery jumps from friends and towing companies. Car is now dead and in driveway. No other vehicle. Senior citizen living alone. Also, rear gate does not open at all at times to get into trunk area and does not close fully which also leads to battery drain. Was told yesterday that a new gel battery to replace is $500 and they do not have in stock.

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