NHTSA Complaint #11717499 — 2016 SUBARU FORESTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11717499
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 19, 2026
Date Filed	February 12, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

I have a 2016 Subaru Forester and started 3 weeks ago with a problem when I turn it on all the lights on the dashboard turn on and the car won't star. The mechanic has changed the battery and the problem continues. It's happened three times now that it's suddenly shut off while I'm driving. It was very scary. Now the mechanic said that I have to take to the dealer because it is the body control module.

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