NHTSA Complaint #11546597 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11546597
Vehicle 2021 SUBARU FORESTER
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 34,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle stopped independently and failed to respond to the brake or accelerator pedal being depressed. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and returned to normal functionality. The contact stated that the Eyesight detection warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for an extended time. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

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