NHTSA Complaint #11703148 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11703148 |
| Vehicle | 2021 SUBARU FORESTER |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
Vehicle was delivered with the wrong battery - reserve capacity. The car stalls out in idle position creating safety issues. My wife was stranded and we had the original battery replaced with the specs from the previous battery…causing the same issues to occur. Finally, we were informed of the improper battery installation
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