Subaru Forester Problems by year

[[redacted]], for diagnosis. The dealership identified a problem involving the front passenger seat occupancy detection system and recommended replacing the passenger seat frame, occupant detection mat, and wiring harness. The estimated repair cost was $1,822.99. I am particularly concerned because Subaru previously issued Safety Recall WUM-98 (NHTSA Campaign 19V-701), covering certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles with defects involving the passenger-side occupant detection system wiring harness. The recall describes intermittent electrical connection problems that may cause the passenger airbag to become disabled. My vehicle exhibits similar intermittent symptoms, yet its VIN is not included in the recall. I am concerned that the affected vehicle population may be broader than originally identified. This is a critical safety issue, not a routine maintenance problem. An intermittent malfunction of the passenger occupant detection system could prevent proper airbag deployment during an accident, potentially resulting in serious injury. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate whether additional 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles may be affected by the same or a similar safety defect and whether the existing recall should be expanded. The vehicle is available for inspection, and I can provide the Subaru dealership's diagnostic report and repair estimate upon request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

could not go any further, and after injury was sustained from the force of the closure. The problem has not yet been reported to a dealer or service center, or inspected by others. No warning was observed prior to the failure.

provider - Firestone in [[redacted]] on [[redacted]]. Vehicle was towed to Ciocca Subaru in [[redacted]] since it is not safely drivable. Subaru will inspect it during normal business hours tomorrow. No warning lights or messages. Did hear clicking last week while son was practicing parallel parking ([redacted]). Reported it to mechanics at Ciocca Subaru last week ([redacted]). They inspected and couldn't reproduce sound, said nothing was wrong. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

drives normally again until this problem reoccurs, which may be weeks or months later. I've examined the possible reasons that this is happening and have eliminated the possibility of the car mat or pressing the wrong pedal or both pedals at the same time. I've tried to press both pedals at the same time on purpose with the car off to check if this is possible, and am unable to press both pedals without my foot slipping between the pedals. I've also experienced the power steering warning light illuminate a few times upon starting the car, upon which the car has no power steering. Turning the car off and then back on again has solved that problem.