NHTSA Complaint #11523515 — 2019 SUBARU FORESTER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11523515
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	April 10, 2023
Date Filed	May 23, 2023
Mileage	67,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the temperature control valve (TCV) to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. The consumer had to get the vehicle repaired due to this TCV valve issue all the security systems were not functioning causing safety issues.

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