Ignition Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 4 problems related to ignition (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the Forester.

1 Ignition problem of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 07/05/2021

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the key remained stuck in the ignition after multiple attempts to shut-off the vehicle. The contact stated that he had to restart the vehicle or move the shift lever back and forth from the park position to release the key from the ignition. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the failure could be related to the shifter cable or the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

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2 Ignition problem of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the transmission was in the park position, the ignition key was unable to be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer Subaru of melbourne located at 4340 west new haven Ave melbourne FL 32904, who diagnosed that the park range switch was defective inside the gear select lever assembly. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 26,000.

3 Ignition problem of the 2010 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 07/24/2011

The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Forester. The contact was driving 10 mph uphill when the vehicle stalled and rolled backward until crashing into a tree. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition was not recognizing the key and advised that they did not have a suitable remedy for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay the insurance deductible and extend the warranty for an additional seven years, with conditions. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 5,000.

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4 Ignition problem of the 2009 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 12/08/2008

Ignition doesn't recognize valet key, "security" light on dash comes on, key won't turn and car won't start.

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