Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / FORESTER / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004303639 Incident Date: Aug, 31 2004
Consumer's City: MILL VALLEY Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc.
Model Name: FORESTER Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JF1SG65694H Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 27 2004 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jan, 31 1998
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The vehicle's transmission made noise while driving. the vehicle was inspected and it was determined that he vehicle was operating as designed. the consumer would like to return the vehicle and receive a refund for the purchase price. *nm the consumer stated that the engine is making a high pitch whining noise. the consumer was told that the noise is from the reduction gear teeth transmission and was normal. the consumer also experienced problems with her 1998 subaru forrester the consumer experienced overheating and engine damage. a faulty thermostat caused the overheating. an initial test show carbon monoxide indicating probable damage to the sleeves between the pistons and cylinders, which would require replacement of the short block. overheated cams are warped due to the heat.