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Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Forward Collision Avoidance owner reports: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention forward collision avoidance.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Vehicle Speed Control owner reports: 5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention vehicle speed control.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch recall: Subaru of America, Inc.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: This announcement is in regard to settlement in a class action lawsuit for vehicles that will receive a limited warranty extension for original equipment Subaru windshields experiencing a qualifying crack.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: As part of Subaru's dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: This announcement is in regard to the warranty extension initiated for windshields for the models listed.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
Owner reports are bound to model year 2022.
Warning signs: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention forward collision avoidance.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Owner reports are bound to model year 2022.
Warning signs: 5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention vehicle speed control.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record for model year 2022.
Warning signs: Subaru of America, Inc.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2019 through 2022.
Warning signs: This announcement is in regard to settlement in a class action lawsuit for vehicles that will receive a limited warranty extension for original equipment Subaru windshields experiencing a qualifying crack.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2019 through 2022.
Warning signs: As part of Subaru's dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2019 through 2022.
Warning signs: In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2019 through 2022.
Warning signs: This announcement is in regard to the warranty extension initiated for windshields for the models listed.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“While driving my 2022 Subaru Forester, the factory EyeSight autonomous safety system completely failed and disabled itself permanently. The total system shutdown caused an immediate loss of Pre-Collision Emergency Braking, Lane Change Detection, and Adaptive Cruise Control, creating an active highway safety hazard. A subsequent diagnostic scan by an authorized retailer confirmed hard fault code B1402, indicating that the internal factory camera software permanently corrupted itself and erased its own model code data profile. The manufacturer has issued TSB 07-225-24 to address this exact internal memory logic crash, but is currently refusing to replace this critical, failed safety system on a vehicle with only 32,364 miles.”
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“The contact owned a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH the accelerator pedal remained depressed which caused her to crash into a stone wall. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to her back, legs, and a tooth. Medical attention was needed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail. An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“This announcement is in regard to settlement in a class action lawsuit for vehicles that will receive a limited warranty extension for original equipment Subaru windshields experiencing a qualifying crack. ”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“As part of Subaru's dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing a Warranty Extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Infotainment head units for the models listed. ”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Front Windshield used in the above listed models and model years from three (3) years / 36,000 miles to eight (8) years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). If a customer experiences windshield damage, inspect the damage as per the guidelines supplied in this bulletin to confirm if the damage is covered under the Warranty Extension. ”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“This announcement is in regard to the warranty extension initiated for windshields for the models listed. ”
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