NHTSA Complaint #11533139 — 2018 SUBARU FORESTER

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11533139
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 18, 2023
Date Filed	July 18, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Control arms failed within 55,000 miles, shaking and dangerous conditions for a vehicle less than 5 years of age. Leaking air condition and numerous electrical issues started ironically just after the standard 35,000 bumper to bumper warranty extended. Now my car smells like coolant and worried it’s going to overheat. All my tire sensor pressure gages burn out before 50,00 0 miles and needed replacing. Violent shaking of suspension at highway speeds and not one safety alarm goes off.

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