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761 ComplaintsSubaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
Driver gets choked while drinking a cold beverage, gets disoriented and loses consciousness momentarily causing the vehicle to veer off the street and strike a tree with extensive front end damage. Airbags did not deploy at all. Driver has injuries from the crash, such as possible fractured wrist, contusions and much pain in the neck, chest and back areas. She was transported by EMS to the hospital. Insurance was notified and an adjuster has already sent a repair appraisal and cut a check for the estimated cost of repairs. The driver does not feel comfortable about the having the car repaired with potentially faulty airbags. We have photos of the car. We have stated our concerns about this to the insurance company and the vehicle manufacturer. They have opened a file with our concerns and we are waiting to learn further from the insurance provider and the car maker. My wife has numerous injuries and does not feel secure keeping this car. A police report is filed and I have also made an initial request to a consult with an attorney.
Corrective Action:
Driver gets choked while drinking a cold beverage, gets disoriented and loses consciousness momentarily causing the vehicle to veer off the street and strike a tree with extensive front end damage. Airbags did not deploy at all. Driver has injuries from the crash, such as possible fractured wrist, contusions and much pain in the neck, chest and back areas. She was transported by EMS to the hospital. Insurance was notified and an adjuster has already sent a repair appraisal and cut a check for the estimated cost of repairs. The driver does not feel comfortable about the having the car repaired with potentially faulty airbags. We have photos of the car. We have stated our concerns about this to the insurance company and the vehicle manufacturer. They have opened a file with our concerns and we are waiting to learn further from the insurance provider and the car maker. My wife has numerous injuries and does not feel secure keeping this car. A police report is filed and I have also made an initial request to a consult with an attorney.
Additional Notes:
Driver gets choked while drinking a cold beverage, gets disoriented and loses consciousness momentarily causing the vehicle to veer off the street and strike a tree with extensive front end damage. Airbags did not deploy at all. Driver has injuries from the crash, such as possible fractured wrist, contusions and much pain in the neck, chest and back areas. She was transported by EMS to the hospital. Insurance was notified and an adjuster has already sent a repair appraisal and cut a check for the estimated cost of repairs. The driver does not feel comfortable about the having the car repaired with potentially faulty airbags. We have photos of the car. We have stated our concerns about this to the insurance company and the vehicle manufacturer. They have opened a file with our concerns and we are waiting to learn further from the insurance provider and the car maker. My wife has numerous injuries and does not feel secure keeping this car. A police report is filed and I have also made an initial request to a consult with an attorney.
Mfg Campaign: 11445769
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the battery drained quickly, and the vehicle had to be jumpstarted after three days. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the battery drained quickly, and the vehicle had to be jumpstarted after three days. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the battery drained quickly, and the vehicle had to be jumpstarted after three days. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11445591
Recall Date: Dec 30, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Liftgate open for tailgating party. Battery drained despite NO lights being on at all. This should NOT happen. Left me (50yo woman) and 3 kids stranded in a very bad part of town.
Corrective Action:
Liftgate open for tailgating party. Battery drained despite NO lights being on at all. This should NOT happen. Left me (50yo woman) and 3 kids stranded in a very bad part of town.
Additional Notes:
Liftgate open for tailgating party. Battery drained despite NO lights being on at all. This should NOT happen. Left me (50yo woman) and 3 kids stranded in a very bad part of town.
Mfg Campaign: 11445271
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Liftgate open for tailgating party. Battery drained despite NO lights being on at all. This should NOT happen. Left me (50yo woman) and 3 kids stranded in a very bad part of town.
Corrective Action:
Liftgate open for tailgating party. Battery drained despite NO lights being on at all. This should NOT happen. Left me (50yo woman) and 3 kids stranded in a very bad part of town.
Additional Notes:
Liftgate open for tailgating party. Battery drained despite NO lights being on at all. This should NOT happen. Left me (50yo woman) and 3 kids stranded in a very bad part of town.
Mfg Campaign: 11445271
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
The windshield has a crack that has grown exponentially. It seems to be very susceptible to impact cracks and chips.
Corrective Action:
The windshield has a crack that has grown exponentially. It seems to be very susceptible to impact cracks and chips.
Additional Notes:
The windshield has a crack that has grown exponentially. It seems to be very susceptible to impact cracks and chips.
Mfg Campaign: 11445324
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
The windshield has spontaneously developed a crack that begins at the bottom center edge and has advanced about 18 inches at this point, and is visibly advancing daily.
Corrective Action:
The windshield has spontaneously developed a crack that begins at the bottom center edge and has advanced about 18 inches at this point, and is visibly advancing daily.
Additional Notes:
The windshield has spontaneously developed a crack that begins at the bottom center edge and has advanced about 18 inches at this point, and is visibly advancing daily.
Mfg Campaign: 11445355
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Windshield on NEW car has cracked (for no apparent reason) two times within one year of purchase. Subaru has denied defects in each instance.
Corrective Action:
Windshield on NEW car has cracked (for no apparent reason) two times within one year of purchase. Subaru has denied defects in each instance.
Additional Notes:
Windshield on NEW car has cracked (for no apparent reason) two times within one year of purchase. Subaru has denied defects in each instance.
Mfg Campaign: 11444807
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
Subaru windshield hit with a tiny object, but resulting crack was over a foot long. I had to pay almost $800 to get a replacement. The crack is in my line of vision. No Subaru OEM windshield are available for replacement.
Corrective Action:
Subaru windshield hit with a tiny object, but resulting crack was over a foot long. I had to pay almost $800 to get a replacement. The crack is in my line of vision. No Subaru OEM windshield are available for replacement.
Additional Notes:
Subaru windshield hit with a tiny object, but resulting crack was over a foot long. I had to pay almost $800 to get a replacement. The crack is in my line of vision. No Subaru OEM windshield are available for replacement.
Mfg Campaign: 11444563
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact noticed that there was a crack on the bottom middle windshield going upward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact was unable to properly see out of the windshield. The contact mentioned that the bottom of the windshield was clear, but the top was very dark. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact noticed that there was a crack on the bottom middle windshield going upward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact was unable to properly see out of the windshield. The contact mentioned that the bottom of the windshield was clear, but the top was very dark. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact noticed that there was a crack on the bottom middle windshield going upward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact was unable to properly see out of the windshield. The contact mentioned that the bottom of the windshield was clear, but the top was very dark. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11444420
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
Ever since we purchased our Subaru, the RPM's seemed a little off and then at random times when I put it in reverse, it will just idle and I will slowly press on the accelerator and it will not engage in reverse and then random pop into gear and lunge backwards. It doesn't happen every time, but is scary when it does. This has been happening pretty much since we purchased it
Corrective Action:
Ever since we purchased our Subaru, the RPM's seemed a little off and then at random times when I put it in reverse, it will just idle and I will slowly press on the accelerator and it will not engage in reverse and then random pop into gear and lunge backwards. It doesn't happen every time, but is scary when it does. This has been happening pretty much since we purchased it
Additional Notes:
Ever since we purchased our Subaru, the RPM's seemed a little off and then at random times when I put it in reverse, it will just idle and I will slowly press on the accelerator and it will not engage in reverse and then random pop into gear and lunge backwards. It doesn't happen every time, but is scary when it does. This has been happening pretty much since we purchased it
Mfg Campaign: 11443999
Recall Date: Dec 16, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
The Windshield glass on my 2020 Subaru Forester Sport keep cracking, this is will be the second time that I will have to replace the glass within 6 months. I walked to my parked car then noticed that I had a crack that was not previously there. The glass keeps breaking incredibly easy and the replacement cost is extremely expensive! Not to mention, I've had a side window break without cause and I have video proof of the back window breaking without explanation.
Corrective Action:
The Windshield glass on my 2020 Subaru Forester Sport keep cracking, this is will be the second time that I will have to replace the glass within 6 months. I walked to my parked car then noticed that I had a crack that was not previously there. The glass keeps breaking incredibly easy and the replacement cost is extremely expensive! Not to mention, I've had a side window break without cause and I have video proof of the back window breaking without explanation.
Additional Notes:
The Windshield glass on my 2020 Subaru Forester Sport keep cracking, this is will be the second time that I will have to replace the glass within 6 months. I walked to my parked car then noticed that I had a crack that was not previously there. The glass keeps breaking incredibly easy and the replacement cost is extremely expensive! Not to mention, I've had a side window break without cause and I have video proof of the back window breaking without explanation.
Mfg Campaign: 11442538
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Windshield cracked at bottom center without any prior damage.
Corrective Action:
Windshield cracked at bottom center without any prior damage.
Additional Notes:
Windshield cracked at bottom center without any prior damage.
Mfg Campaign: 11442577
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
UNKNOWN I’m a cautious driver. Really. My Forester windshield has a crack that appeared with little/no preceding incident. Frustrating. Scary. My driver’s manual tells me to get the windshield replaced ASAP.
Corrective Action:
UNKNOWN I’m a cautious driver. Really. My Forester windshield has a crack that appeared with little/no preceding incident. Frustrating. Scary. My driver’s manual tells me to get the windshield replaced ASAP.
Additional Notes:
UNKNOWN I’m a cautious driver. Really. My Forester windshield has a crack that appeared with little/no preceding incident. Frustrating. Scary. My driver’s manual tells me to get the windshield replaced ASAP.
Mfg Campaign: 11442019
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
Our windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to see that this has happened to several others.
Corrective Action:
Our windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to see that this has happened to several others.
Additional Notes:
Our windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to see that this has happened to several others.
Mfg Campaign: 11441881
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
Our windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to see that this has happened to several others.
Corrective Action:
Our windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to see that this has happened to several others.
Additional Notes:
Our windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to see that this has happened to several others.
Mfg Campaign: 11441881
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
Our windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to see that this has happened to several others.
Corrective Action:
Our windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to see that this has happened to several others.
Additional Notes:
Our windshield spontaneously cracked and the crack has grown very quickly. I looked online only to see that this has happened to several others.
Mfg Campaign: 11441881
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
I have owned several cars in the past but my Subaru Forester’s windshield cracked within the first year. I now have 3 cracks in my windshield and I havent even had it for 2 years. I even spoke with my local Subaru dealership and they even say the windshields crack more then they should.
Corrective Action:
I have owned several cars in the past but my Subaru Forester’s windshield cracked within the first year. I now have 3 cracks in my windshield and I havent even had it for 2 years. I even spoke with my local Subaru dealership and they even say the windshields crack more then they should.
Additional Notes:
I have owned several cars in the past but my Subaru Forester’s windshield cracked within the first year. I now have 3 cracks in my windshield and I havent even had it for 2 years. I even spoke with my local Subaru dealership and they even say the windshields crack more then they should.
Mfg Campaign: 11440280
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
I was driving on a highway cloverleaf on October 29 2021 when I heard a load popping sound in the windshield area. At the time it occurred the closest vehicle in front of me was a pickup truck several hundred yards ahead of me on the curve, so I was not inline with the rear of the vehicle. Within about 15 seconds a crack started creeping from the upper drivers side of the windshield, to the center middle of the window. The sound I heard was nothing like a rock hitting the window. I took the Forester to Lee's Summit Subaru and had Service Advisor Greg Richards take a look at it and he said there was a small impact area (1/20th CM) , but said it looked to small to have caused the crack. He said, "that because of the EyeSight System, Subaru had to make the glass thinner than the industry standard for it to work consistently, they chose the higher safety rating over a stronger windshield." He checked to se if we had purchased windshield replacement insurance, which we had not. He told me he has a friend that has gone through six windshield's on his Outback in the last 2 years. He said the problem was with any Subaru with The EyeSight System. I took Photos of what he said was the impact area, with a ruler for reference.
Corrective Action:
I was driving on a highway cloverleaf on October 29 2021 when I heard a load popping sound in the windshield area. At the time it occurred the closest vehicle in front of me was a pickup truck several hundred yards ahead of me on the curve, so I was not inline with the rear of the vehicle. Within about 15 seconds a crack started creeping from the upper drivers side of the windshield, to the center middle of the window. The sound I heard was nothing like a rock hitting the window. I took the Forester to Lee's Summit Subaru and had Service Advisor Greg Richards take a look at it and he said there was a small impact area (1/20th CM) , but said it looked to small to have caused the crack. He said, "that because of the EyeSight System, Subaru had to make the glass thinner than the industry standard for it to work consistently, they chose the higher safety rating over a stronger windshield." He checked to se if we had purchased windshield replacement insurance, which we had not. He told me he has a friend that has gone through six windshield's on his Outback in the last 2 years. He said the problem was with any Subaru with The EyeSight System. I took Photos of what he said was the impact area, with a ruler for reference.
Additional Notes:
I was driving on a highway cloverleaf on October 29 2021 when I heard a load popping sound in the windshield area. At the time it occurred the closest vehicle in front of me was a pickup truck several hundred yards ahead of me on the curve, so I was not inline with the rear of the vehicle. Within about 15 seconds a crack started creeping from the upper drivers side of the windshield, to the center middle of the window. The sound I heard was nothing like a rock hitting the window. I took the Forester to Lee's Summit Subaru and had Service Advisor Greg Richards take a look at it and he said there was a small impact area (1/20th CM) , but said it looked to small to have caused the crack. He said, "that because of the EyeSight System, Subaru had to make the glass thinner than the industry standard for it to work consistently, they chose the higher safety rating over a stronger windshield." He checked to se if we had purchased windshield replacement insurance, which we had not. He told me he has a friend that has gone through six windshield's on his Outback in the last 2 years. He said the problem was with any Subaru with The EyeSight System. I took Photos of what he said was the impact area, with a ruler for reference.
Mfg Campaign: 11439616
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
Windshield has crack starting at bottom middle of passenger side that curves up to about half way up and over the windshield ending about midpoint between passenger and driver. Car had been last driven Sunday, October 17th 2021 and then no crack was still visible as of Friday morning. But between Friday and Saturday, October 23rd 2021 the crack appeared when the vehicle had not been driven in 5 days. Heard about possible windshield issues with recent Subaru models so wanted to submit my info as from what I can tell nothing hit the windshield to cause the problem. Since 10.23 the car has been driven and I am not seeing the crack spread any further thus far.
Corrective Action:
Windshield has crack starting at bottom middle of passenger side that curves up to about half way up and over the windshield ending about midpoint between passenger and driver. Car had been last driven Sunday, October 17th 2021 and then no crack was still visible as of Friday morning. But between Friday and Saturday, October 23rd 2021 the crack appeared when the vehicle had not been driven in 5 days. Heard about possible windshield issues with recent Subaru models so wanted to submit my info as from what I can tell nothing hit the windshield to cause the problem. Since 10.23 the car has been driven and I am not seeing the crack spread any further thus far.
Additional Notes:
Windshield has crack starting at bottom middle of passenger side that curves up to about half way up and over the windshield ending about midpoint between passenger and driver. Car had been last driven Sunday, October 17th 2021 and then no crack was still visible as of Friday morning. But between Friday and Saturday, October 23rd 2021 the crack appeared when the vehicle had not been driven in 5 days. Heard about possible windshield issues with recent Subaru models so wanted to submit my info as from what I can tell nothing hit the windshield to cause the problem. Since 10.23 the car has been driven and I am not seeing the crack spread any further thus far.
Mfg Campaign: 11438259
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
The Subaru windshield on our 2020 Forester developed two large cracks, discovered in the morning of October 4, 2021, after the car was parked at a hotel overnight. There were no observed impacts from stones or anything else the day before. The EyeSight safety system has not been working since then, and it appears that it is unsafe to drive the vehicle. The insurance company and the dealer have been notified. The dealer inspected the vehicle but has told us there are no windshields available for replacement anywhere in the US. There were no warning signs prior to the cracks developing.
Corrective Action:
The Subaru windshield on our 2020 Forester developed two large cracks, discovered in the morning of October 4, 2021, after the car was parked at a hotel overnight. There were no observed impacts from stones or anything else the day before. The EyeSight safety system has not been working since then, and it appears that it is unsafe to drive the vehicle. The insurance company and the dealer have been notified. The dealer inspected the vehicle but has told us there are no windshields available for replacement anywhere in the US. There were no warning signs prior to the cracks developing.
Additional Notes:
The Subaru windshield on our 2020 Forester developed two large cracks, discovered in the morning of October 4, 2021, after the car was parked at a hotel overnight. There were no observed impacts from stones or anything else the day before. The EyeSight safety system has not been working since then, and it appears that it is unsafe to drive the vehicle. The insurance company and the dealer have been notified. The dealer inspected the vehicle but has told us there are no windshields available for replacement anywhere in the US. There were no warning signs prior to the cracks developing.
Mfg Campaign: 11437972
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2021
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