NHTSA Complaint #11551440 — 2011 SUBARU FORESTER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11551440
Vehicle	2011 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 20, 2023
Date Filed	October 23, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

My car randomly turns off when reducing speed. It caused an accident a few days ago. I have had multiple mechanics try to figure out the problem but the only thing that comes up on the diagnostic tool is it needed 1 coil replaced. They have all been replaced and still won't go away. The Che k engine light is on. And the car uses about a quart or more of oil everytime I fill up but has no leaks. When I reduce speed the car in traffic, around corners or to stop it constantly turns itself off. Starting it it sometimes turns itself off if I don't give it some gas at the same time. It smells like burning oil constantly.

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