NHTSA Complaint #11682590 — 2003 SUBARU FORESTER UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11682590
Vehicle	2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 23, 2025
Date Filed	August 23, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

I bought a used vehicle and looked at it and they erased the codes I saw then erased it then I confronted them and was told nothing is wrong with the vehicle after telling them there is a recall on the suspension. Went to go get a alignment and was told it's severely unsafe to drive and the subframe is about to snap! The mechanic gave me photos and a report to return it imatelt but the used car lot said well u had every chance and I did it the mechanical stuff checked but the car place said everything is in good condition!

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