NHTSA Complaint #11531136 — 2018 SUBARU FORESTER UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11531136
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	May 21, 2023
Date Filed	July 9, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

We purchased 2018 Subaru Forester. Paid top dollar. When we got home we noticed rust and paint bubbles across the windshield. Subaru says they won't do anything car is 5 yrs old. collision shop wants $1700 to repair. Says it is more than stone chips as rest of car body is in perfect condition. It will become safety issue and compromise safety of windshield. They cannot guarantee the work. We went back to used car dealer where we purchased it, they say just touch it up, would not do anything. It is much more tha a touch up. On line many 2018 Subaru owners are complaning of same issue.

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