Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Subaru Forester.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiring problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Electrical System problems |
Coil packed was replaced for the second time. The coil pack was replaced 05. 2006 and the plugs replaced at the same time. This year the coil pack was replaced and the plugs again.
Vehicle broke down during hurricane evacuation thereby endangering me and my family for 32 hours. 2005 Subaru Forester has a built-in defect where the alternator automatically shuts down during engine idle, so only the battery runs until out of power, thereby leaving driver and passengers stranded on roadway.
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. While driving various speeds, the vehicle surged and then idled fast and slow before returning to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who produced a failure code associated with the electronic accelerator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.