Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tail light switch (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

The Exterior Lighting problem

Since I purchased my Subaru Forester new in 2020, people regularly flash their high beams at me at night when my low beams are on, because they think I have my high beams on. I also flash my high beams at cars when I think they have their high beams on then they do the same, to show me they have   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

With the headlight switch in the off position and the gear shifter is moved into either the reverse or drive position the shifter seems to activate the rear tail lights to light up and stay on. This action is occurring more and more frequent.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

Led adaptive headlights blind oncoming drivers. I have many drivers flashing their high beams at me when driving on low beam setting with fog lights off. New cars with led headlights unless on flat roads cause temporary blindness in people with sensitive eyes during hours of darkness.   Read details...


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