Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2003 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2003 Forester.
While driving 60 mph with cruise control engaged, I entered town limits and pressed switch to DE-activate cruise control; nothing happened; depressed brake pedal; nothing happened- car did not slow down; frantically tried everything several times more using clutch, brake and emergency brake. Had to take a turn at high speed to avoid a tractor trailer stopped at light; car eventually stopped after making the turn and yanking up emergency brake.
The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The consumer stated when she placed the vehicle in reverse the vehicle accelerated rapidly . The consumer hit a pole the consumer stated the brakes did not work. The vehicle continued to rev and accelerated and crashed into a gated display of propane tanks and an ice-cream machine. The consumer stated she was going to the dealer because her cruise control was not working. Updated.
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