2019 SUBARU Forester

VIN: JF2SKAKC9KH525533

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🚗 Vehicle Identity
Year 2019
Make SUBARU
Model Forester
Trim Sport+ES+SMART
Vehicle Type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body Style Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
🔧 Engine & Performance
Cylinders 4
Engine Model Naturally Aspirated U5
Horsepower 182
Fuel Type Gasoline
⚙️ Drivetrain
Drive Type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Wheel Base (in) 105.10
GVWR Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Curb Weight (lbs) 3588
Wheel Size (front) 18
Wheel Size (rear) 18
🏭 Manufacturing
Manufacturer SUBARU CORPORATION
Plant City OTA
Plant State GUNMA
Plant Country JAPAN
🛡️ Safety Systems
ABS Standard
ESC Standard
TPMS Direct
Front Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Airbags 1st and 2nd Rows

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⚠️ Safety Recalls (3)

SUSPENSION:REAR #21V263000

Issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

Risk: Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) #19V856000

Issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.

Risk: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM #19V065000

Issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

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🧠 Reliability Intelligence

834 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
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