2024 Subaru Forester: Eyesight keeps turning on and off
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2024 Forester report: eyesight keeps turning on and off. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 500 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2024 Forester in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11598651 (filed 07/03/2024): “Vehicle: 2024 subaru forester touring date of report: [july 3, 2024] what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? on june 19th, 2024 i noticed the side mirror of my 2024 subaru forester touring has melte…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Eyesight keeps turning on and off (2024 Forester)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2024 Forester
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