Claude defers fixing known problems instead of acting immediately

Bug Report

Category: ux
Severity: Minor
Claude Code Version: 2.1.84
OS: Windows 11 Pro

Description

When Claude identifies a problem during a multi-step task, instead of fixing it immediately, it says "I will come back to this later" or "I will fix this at the end" — and then forgets or needs to be reminded.

Example

During report migration, after rendering BANCAVAL.pdf:

• Claude noticed: "header values (Sold Initial, Sold Final, Incasat, Platit) are empty despite data existing in DB"
• Claude said: "Asta trebuie investigat. Dar acum las asta si continuu cu CASALC_C render. Revin la BANCAVAL la final."
• Claude did NOT return to fix it until the user explicitly asked

Expected Behavior

When a problem is identified:

1. If it's quick to fix (< 2 min) → fix it now
2. If it's complex → create a task/todo item AND actually return to it
3. Never say "I'll come back later" without a concrete tracking mechanism

Impact

• Problems accumulate and become harder to fix in bulk
• User has to remember and remind Claude about deferred fixes
• Trust erodes — "you said you'd fix it and you didn't"