NHTSA Complaint #11594250 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11594250
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 7, 2024
Date Filed	June 13, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

Thermo control valve defective. Not informed one week ago when I purchased car at end of lease. Problem known to Subaru since 2019 or sooner. Would not have purchased if I had been notified about this major problem

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