Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (three problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated while parked. The vehicle went through a fence and hit some brush. The contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. Two weeks prior to the incident the contact smelled something burning. The heater would not work properly.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

My 1998 subara Forester went into a "sudden acceleration". Luckily, no one was killed, but the car sustained significant damage.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Cruise control engaged at 66 mph and it would reduce speed to 50 mph, and momentarily lose acceleration. Dealer was not notified at this time. Please provide further details.   Read details...


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