NHTSA Complaint #11568075 — 2023 SUBARU FORESTER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11568075
Vehicle 2023 SUBARU FORESTER
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State IN

Consumer Description

The vehicles battery does not hold a charge during short term, (3-5 weeks of storage). I understand that some prior years of Subaru vehicles have this same problem and there is currently a recall for this. I wonder if this battery problem exists in newer Subaru Foresters. When we purchased this vehicle as new we observed that the Dealership was having problems maintaining the charge on at least two other new Forester vehicles on display and had to replace the battery in one of these to start the vehicle and show it to other customers. We have had to have Triple A, (AAA), visit our home and jump start our 2023 Forester at least three times. We do not use the vehicle much and there is less than 1000 miles on our auto. The auto is stored in the off condition. No warning messages of lamps show the depleted battery conditions until trying to start the vehicle. We have recently, week of 1/15-22/2023, replaced the battery the auto came with and put in a new Diehard battery. We have photos of the old battery.

Related Complaints for the 2023 SUBARU FORESTER

Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Complaints

#11700531 Traveling at approximately 45 mph through a green light at a 4-way intersection a car making a right on red turn turn...
#11657516 Currently suspected that the vehicle battery was installed incorrectly during assembly. Engine fire started at the ba...
#11638961 The battery is getting drained by the car's system
#11637465 I was stopped at a red light when, suddenly, my car engine completely shut down, a loud and high-pitched alarm began ...

Recent Complaints for the 2023 SUBARU FORESTER

#11718925 TIRES:SIDEWALL see attached
#11706572 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING In three years I've had the Automatic Emergency Braking system engage and almost cause accidents several times. The ...
#11706572 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS In three years I've had the Automatic Emergency Braking system engage and almost cause accidents several times. The ...
#11706572 SERVICE BRAKES In three years I've had the Automatic Emergency Braking system engage and almost cause accidents several times. The ...
#11700531 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Traveling at approximately 45 mph through a green light at a 4-way intersection a car making a right on red turn turn...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report