Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2011 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2011 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2011 Subaru Forester

The Service Brakes problem

I have a single-owner 2011 automatic-transmission Subaru Forester [145k miles]. In a parking lot, I started the car as usual and shifted into reverse. I immediately noticed another car was approaching behind me and reflexively pushed on the brake to give the oncoming vehicle the right of way.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

Soft brake pedal that continues down to floor after pressure applied ; especially when engine cold or when on an incline. First brought to Subaru of new bern, n. C. On August 8, 2016 where they replaced brake fluid. Problem continued; on sept.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Brake switch went bad. No tail lights, brake lights, or 4 ways. During a 300 mile trip, part of which was in the dark. Was stopped by state police and towed to dealership (Toyota of scranton) where I purchased the car.   Read details...


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