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2017 Subaru Forester Fuel System Problems

4 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
1
Fires
Feb 2017Nov 2023
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (4)

criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FireFiled: Feb 2017

Engine low level oil light came on a few times when I drove up my driveway or over a few inches of snow. Manually inspected oil levels the first few times and restarted engine. The warning light would go away.

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NHTSA #: 10953804
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2023

On three separate occasions, my Forester has stalled while driving. The engine loses power, and pressing the accelerator increases the rpms sporadically. We have had to coast to the side of the road.

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NHTSA #: 11557116
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

Car nearly stalls when starting from stop after sitting at light or intersection when in regular (not sport) mode. Especially occurs when having to turn from a stop and accelerate faster. Have almost been hit by oncoming traffic several times.

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NHTSA #: 11414231
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2021

Front windshield has developed two linear cracks spontaneously, one small one 5 cm long, the other across the driver's side windshield about 50 cm. This appears to have occurred spontaneously, there was no debris, etc, first noted while vehicle was in garage. There are no stellate markings, etc.

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NHTSA #: 11404287

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