NHTSA Complaint #11643583 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11643583
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	November 25, 2024
Date Filed	February 18, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

1. The car shut off several times, with the steering wheel locking up and becoming stiff, the brakes failing to respond, and loud, erratic sounds emanating from the vehicle. The car is available for inspection. 2. Yes, the car crashed resulting in damage to the car, driver, and other driver (e.g. car in front). 3. This is the second time the car has been brought to the dealership (the second time being Subaru South Hill in Pennsylvania) and they cannot identify the problem. 4. The vehicle was not inspected by police, or insurance, as far as I am aware. 5. There were no warning signs before the failure.

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