NHTSA Complaint #11674825 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11674825 |
| Vehicle | 2021 SUBARU FORESTER |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MT |
Consumer Description
The Thermo Control Valve failed and the engine overheated in April 2025. The car has only been driven 1,200 miles since then and the engine failed at 65,000 miles likely due to the TCV failure and engine damage.
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