Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Subaru Forester

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid. The contact stated that the hatchback had opened independently while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that the doors had opened unintendedly while the vehicle was being washed at the car wash. The contact stated that the door required to be slammed to close and to latch securely. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing out of a 2-15 percent sloped driveway, the reverse automatic braking (rab) system's beeping sound engaged while there were no vehicles or objects in the proximity of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the driver's side seat headrest to hit the contact's head violently. The contact stated that the vehicle became inoperable. The contact exited and inspected the surroundings of the vehicle. The contact verified that the vehicle had not collided with an object. The contact returned inside the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact pulled into the driveway. The contact contacted the doctor's office weeks later, and was referred to the er. The contact went to the er, where a CT scan, and other tests were performed, but internal bleeding was not found. The contact sustained a concussion and persistent headaches. Additionally, the contact underwent an mri and was waiting for the neurologist to interpret the mri test results. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised to deactivate the reverse automatic braking(rab) system. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field technician who inspected and test-drove the vehicle. The manufacturer later informed the contact that the vehicle had operated as designed while reversing on the sloped driveway. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

2017 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes in regards to problems with the door handle locks * ld the consumer stated the door handles should not require a separate interior mechanical action to unlock the doors, such as driver's use of an electrical control or, locking tab next to the handle. The consumer stated the audible chime used to alert drivers has to high a frequency and not enough volume.

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The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. While attempting to unlock the driver side door, the keyless locking mechanism malfunctioned and the contact could not unlock the door. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

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Latch system in a 2. 5x base model is inappropriately placed for at least two different common car seat bases. Unable to use lower latch anchors with a graco snugride 30 or 35 base. In addition, the Subaru Forester dog guard accessory which installs between the cargo area and the rear seat inappropriately uses both outside upper latch anchors.

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Electric locks--the tailgate--even though I had the extra warranty I still had to pay 182. 00 to replace the lock because it was not the lock it was the latch inside the lock that did not work. What a rip off. I also had dogs in the car and it was hot when the lock would not work. Because there is no key to open the tailgate when dogs are in crates you cannot open the door! Subaru would not cover the lock, even though the warranty said it covers locks. This is dangerous for those of us who use a crate to safely transport our dog. The car was scratched in order to remove dogs from the back doors getting crates in a position to allow doors to be opened.

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This vehicle posed a serious safety problem because the vehicle only had one key hole, but had five doors, the consumer was able to access the vehicle through the drivers side door/key hole. Once the consumer was in the vehicle a lock pad on the door allowed for entry through the other doors, or a key remote. The consumer's lock pad also didn't work temporarily so the consumer couldn't open the hatch. The manufacturer and the dealer had not been notified of the problems. The remote entry device did not work temporarily so the consumer had to gain access with the key to the only hole on the driver's door, but then the power locks failed so the consumer had no way to open the hatchback. There was no release for the vehicle. The air bag light was on and needed a new harness to re-fix the problem and the odometer along with the speedometer failed immediately after the consumer had taken ownership. The consumer also stated there was a problem with the power windows.