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2001 Subaru Forester Electrical Problems

1 owner-reported electrical complaint from NHTSA data

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Oct 2001Oct 2001
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (1)

mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2001

UNUSUAL HEAT IN THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL WHEN THE RHEOSTAT CONTROLLED LIGHTS WERE ON HIGH, IMPOSSIBLE TO USE TAPE DECK BECAUSE OF THE HEAT GENERATED, OVERHEATING RHEOSTAT CONTROL FOR THE DASHBOARD LIGHT, EITHER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE IN THE RHEOSTAT OR THE INCORRECT WATTAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DEGREES.

NHTSA #: 9004451

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