Issue ID | 1545928 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11186271 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | FORESTER |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 29/11/18 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On semi-slick patches of road, the 2016 forester drivetrain wreaks havoc on the control systems and steering causing the vehicle to violently break right or left requiring hard steering to steer forward. Passengers suffer motion sickness; it is that bad. While other traffic (e. G., semi-trucks, gravel haulers, 20+ foot trailed vehicles) can pass the forester with no problem at much higher speeds, the 2016 forester cannot be driven over 40mph or sever loss of control (e. G., expressway); much like lug nuts loose on one or more wheels. The 2016 forester is a death trap even at 40mph because unknown when it will just break to right or left. Put new tires on; same problem (factory spec alignment okay). Took to dealer, and rear wheels were adjusted with irregular alignment to try to keep vehicle from tracking in a fashion to try to prevent the problem. A little better with irregular alignment but now 5% to 10% loss mpg and greater tire wear. I still do not trust the vehicle. Just a terrible ride. Even on dry roads, i thought it was the wind; but no wind; just dangerous and unacceptable engineering between steering-drivetrain-wheels-vehicle systems. I have paid over $700 on this problem plus loss of mpg. Looking to trade in but i am not comfortable passing along a death trap to someone else; so i am stuck with a $33,000 piece of junk. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOLLY, MI |
VIN pattern | JF2SJAHC2GHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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