Table 1 shows seven common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (eight problems).
While pulling out of a curbside parking place on a city street the engine started racing and I could not control it by stomping on the brakes or applying the emergency brake. As I was wrestling to keep the surging car under control another car came driving by and was sideswiped. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that on June 14, 2010, while at a stop sign, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the vehicle in front of her. There were no injuries but the vehicle sustained minor damages. No police report was filed. Read details...
Subaru Forester 2001 - was backing up and accelerator got stuck - flying back in reverse about 50 feet - hitting tree and coming forward about 20 ft. Read details...