This is not exactly a safety problem, but could be a critical issue. Also I will never go to that dealership again.!!!!!! But I do think Subaru should reimburse me. I told the starter store to order me a battery to fix the problem as I can't see Subaru in amherst doing anything for me. As I am in pain most of the time and driving long distances increases the problem. I am not about to take another trip to Subaru in erie co. This, as I understand it, is a continuing problem with this model, and the fix is a stronger battery. Now that the winter has become extremely cold I returned to the installer who replaced it and it still failed due to a low battery. I purchased the Forester in Sept.2014, got the starter for christmas, and after the visit to Subaru it worked sometimes. It is a 20 mile trip one way, they said "no problem, charged the battery any way and sent me home.
I took it to North towne Subaru on sheridan dr. Was told and given a print out reflecting a low battery. The starter failed repeatedly so I took it in. I had a remote starter installed by some one other than Subaru. Furthermore, not all repeated issues or communications with dealer are listed due to lack of records.
Dealer has stated that failure can only be duplicated when an on-board diagnostic system code is present.
12/09/14 6680 miles, issue with steering & alignment 12/20/14 8524 miles, issue with steering & alignment April 2015 replaced battery 06/20/15 41,700 miles, issue with electrical system 07/23/15 47672 miles, issue with driveability 08/26/15 53037 miles, issue with body electrical system 08/2015 all rotors and brake pads replaced 09/23/15 57923 miles, issues with check engine light & stop light lamp switch 10/08/15 60428 miles, issue with power windows 12/03/15 68762 miles, automatic transmission replaced, electrical system June 2016 issues with starting vehicle begins, undetermined cause July 2016 issues began with HVAC blower fan intermittent failure 09/25/16 110839 miles, unknown A/T possible failure Subaru of America still has an open ticket for electrical issues that still plague the vehicle including power windows, hill start assistant, low oil pressure, audio speaker, vehicle stability control, ABS, brake system failure lights. No specific roads, vehicle maneuvering or weather condition, changed or caused the the following issues.
All issues related to vehicle have occurred while driving. The following are dates, miles and the issues that have arised since taking ownership. Vehicle was purchased new on Octoat a Maryland dealer.
Will have the car towed to the dealership, but this is a serious safety concern that is electronic in nature as the default fall back is not a manual working brake system but seems to be a non-working brake system. The vehicle seems to "reset" and be fine for a few miles, only to either go to the all lights on system (ABS/hill assist/stability control) or go into the braking/cvt error as well. Then when trying to get to safety, the brakes would not work while attempting to come to a stop at a light. Other reads sound like a faulty brake light sensor or sensing system, but this is a potentially fatal malfunction as one traveling 60 mph on the highway was suddenly stopped with no warning. As well, when this occurs the braking system does not work. However, after that, now two times while traveling at a regular speed, the braking system automatically applied itself, including the cvt engaging into low speed and forcing the car to drive only at 10-20 mph. Turning the car off and back on seems to clear the issue. While driving, the electronic stability control, the hill assist brake and the ABS lights randomly deploy.