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2013 SUBARU FORESTER — ENGINE

fire · 2255791 · 2026-10-12

Vehicle

Make
SUBARU
Model
FORESTER
Year
2013
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
ENGINE
Speed
40 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

I was driving my 2013 Subaru Forester on 10.11.2026 and the engine caught fire driving at 35-40mph. I immediately stopped, and turned off the car. Fire Dept and Police responded and put out the fire. The fire was an oil fire is my best guess (blown head gasket?). The head gasket had been replaced by the dealer (Don Miller Subaru East- Madison) per a warranty at 100K. The mileage now is 165K. I and my partner are safe and not injured. I have reported this to Subaru America (Corporate) as well.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11770534
Machine
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