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2012 Subaru Forester Transmission Problems

28 messages,  Last post on Apr 22, 2013 at 10:07 AM

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#24 of 28 Re: 2011 issues same! Re: 2012 Subaru Forester Misfire [jcfromva] by ateixeira

Jan 24, 2013 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: jcfromva (Jan 23, 2013 7:03 pm)
That's how it is on modern cars, a little sensor goes and the whole on board computer flips out. If you disconnect any tiny emissions related hose it won't even start (ask me how I know).

#25 of 28 Re: 2012 Subaru Forester Transmission Problems [cupcakebaker4] by missdev

Feb 05, 2013 (3:47 pm)

Replying to: cupcakebaker4 (Jan 19, 2013 8:36 am)
OP again.
 
Twice in the last week, the car has had trouble starting. The first time it took two tries to get it to start. I was at work and tried starting it midday. Then, on Sunday, it took my boyfriend three tries to get it to start. I hadn't told him about the other time it had issues - so it wasn't just me projecting my issues on him (seriously - that was suggested).
 
I am so frustrated/angry/exhausted. The dealership keeps telling me that my car is perfect.

#26 of 28 Who else hates their 2013 forester? by blackdog11

Apr 19, 2013 (6:15 pm)

Hello ,I am new to the forum and wanted to know if anyone else hates their forester as much as I do? I have read all the problems everyone is having over and over with the various model years and wanted to share my issues with my brand new 2013 forester X .first off it is the worst handling and most unstable car I have ever owned and I have owned a lot cars I my life! The car makes right turns by it self on the highway at highway speeds ,is blown all over the road by the slightest breeze and if I am behind a truck I have to hold on to the steering wheel for dear life for the draft of a truck or a truck passing makes this car act like you are driving a soapbox racer on the highway! The car reacts to every crack and seam on the road in a violent manner and I am always having to correct with the steering try to keep it on the road ,so much for a safe vechicle ! Will I wrote a letter to the CEO of SOA . Asking them to take the car back because of this problem and my wife is afraid to drive it and I am not to crazy about driving it either ,and apply the price of the car to a different model one that is stable on the road and does not move all over the place when a bird flys by and their response was "we have no legal obligation to do that"another words tough s***! Well seeing that the car only has 2000 miles on it and this has been going on since it had 0 miles! So all you folks out there from what I have read here in the forum SOA really could care less about their customer. Thanks for your time.

#27 of 28 Re: Who else hates their 2013 forester? [blackdog11] by ateixeira

Apr 21, 2013 (9:20 am)

Replying to: blackdog11 (Apr 19, 2013 6:15 pm)
You should take longer test drives. Why'd you buy a vehicle you feel is the "worst handling"?
 
New tires often follow the pavement, a phenomenon called tram lining. That lessens as the tires wear.

#28 of 28 Re: Who else hates their 2013 forester? [blackdog11] by xwesx

Apr 22, 2013 (10:07 am)

Replying to: blackdog11 (Apr 19, 2013 6:15 pm)
Having a car with the same suspension as yours, I'd have to disagree. But, that's not to say your car isn't having some problems. Have you checked the tire pressure? I would think you have after so many miles, but stranger things have happened.

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