Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2002 Subaru Forester.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Hood problems | |
| Body problems |
The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Forester. The contact took the vehicle for state inspection and was advised that the vehicle could not pass due to extreme frame rust and corrosion. The manufacturer advised that because the vehicle was primarily housed in pennsylvania, a salt belt state, that the failure was normal. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 138,000.
Hood is too high and allows water to run onto engine. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
6/15/2009 I was headed home at a rate of ~20-25 mph on pisgah church rd as I was approaching where I turn right onto lawndale Ave and I rear ended a vehicle which was pushed forward rear ending a 2nd vehicle to the tune of $16,183. 57 erie insurance charge (claim # 010910179459) and 3 nasty points. I was uninjured and contacted the greensboro police department. The arriving officer and the greensboro fire dept both expressed surprise that the air bag did not operate. I'm a nurse & was coming home from working the night shift. The police officer told me "I'm not going to write you a ticket (a professional courtesy, I think) because your insurance company is going to ream you. ".