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2003 Subaru Forester Electrical Problems

3 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

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Apr 2008Oct 2008
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2025

You purchased a 2003 Subaru Forester from a dealer that showed 21,084 miles at the time of sale. You later discovered the actual mileage was 220,251 miles as of July 20, 2022, indicating the odometer reading was fraudulently rolled back. This is a case of odometer fraud, meaning the seller misrepresented the true mileage of the vehicle. You may want to consult with a lawyer about potential remedies, as selling a vehicle with a false odometer reading is illegal.

NHTSA #: 11662835
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AS STATED IN THE RECALL FOR THE 2006 MODELS. THE DEALER OFFERED TO REPAIR IT AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,000.

NHTSA #: 10246929
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2008

THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK. *TR

NHTSA #: 10223572

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