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2019 Subaru Forester Seat Belts Problems

4 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
1
Crashes
Feb 2024Jun 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

criticalSEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Feb 2024

There was a front-end collision into a stone wall. It appears the driver seatbelt failed and ripped upon impact. The driver died as a result of injuries sustained. There was a front passenger in the vehicle as well who was belted. The seatbelt for the front passenger worked correctly. That passenger had serious injuries but survived the collision. This fatal collision was investigated by Hillsborough, NJ Police, case # [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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NHTSA #: 11569674
highSEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: May 2020

Brakes: the car accelerate without any action during driving. Wiper: wiper blade make a noise like its about to fall apart. Seat belt: seat belt install in a place that( front both seats) there is no space between seat and car body.

NHTSA #: 11325128
mediumSEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2019

Strange rattling noise at the rear passenger seatbelt compartment and rear passenger seat. Noise is only heard while driving over rough pavement or surfaces. Not normal for a 2-month old vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11217293
lowSEAT BELTS
Filed: Feb 2020

Both rear seat belts will not retract on there own, do not believe that they meet the 49 cfr 571.209 standard for retraction force and are much weaker then loaner subaru outback.

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NHTSA #: 11310196

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