Issue ID | 1349554 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10945743 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | FORESTER |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 25/12/16 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While traveling at speeds above 25 mph in mild to moderate winter conditions, the rear end is fishtailing and pushing the front of the vehicle in an unsafe manner. My family and i were nearly thrown into a ditch several times in a 2 mile excursion on the interstate on christmas day. Even at very low speeds, the steering is unresponsive to the force that feels like it is coming from the rear end. The maximum speed at which we could keep the vehicle somewhat under control was around 25-30 mph which caused us to be another type hazard on the interstate. During city driving, this vehicle is unable to maintain single lane presence in mild to moderate winter conditions. Tire pressure was equal on all 4 wheels. Vehicle was within alignment specs. The dealer has acknowledged there is a problem (4 other cars in the same dealership with the same issue) and states that they are unable to make a diagnosis. They have had my car in their possession for 3 weeks as it is unsafe to operate. The subaru corporate representative has suggested that we "try" several proposed solutions (to a problem which they cannot identify) and continue to drive the vehicle to determine if the problem is fixed. I do not feel safe in this vehicle. It is extremely irresponsible for subaru to insist that my family and i be used as an experiment in an attempt to figure out why their product put me and my family in grave danger. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BUTTE, MT |
VIN pattern | 4S3BH675X17XXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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