Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2008 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2008 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2008 Subaru Forester

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. While driving 7 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle would not slow down. He shifted into neutral and although the rpms increased, it eventually idled back to normal.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

I bought the car in may of 2008. On Feb. 29, the check engine light and the traction control light came on, as well as the cruise control light started flashing. I thought, why? I've only had it for almost 4 years and less than 50k miles.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. While backing into a driveway at 5 mph in reverse the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was able to be driven. No one was injured and the police were not notified. There was damage to the rear bumper.   Read details...


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