NHTSA Complaint #11656891 — 2016 SUBARU FORESTER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11656891
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	April 25, 2025
Date Filed	April 25, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

For a couple years I have been battling with the ignition and my key getting stuck. We have tried switching to the second key we received when we bought the car but that hasn't made a difference. It has gotten worse and I have been stuck a many times in parking lots, unable to remove my key so I can't leave my car safely. I have been late for appointments because of this problem. We did contact the local Subaru dealer today and was told this could be a $700.00+ repair but after seeing there were 17 complaints on the NHTSA site alone, it appears Subaru needs to do a fix/recall to address this faulty ignition system.

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